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Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$54 and round-trip from US$107. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        BKI 22:55
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 01:35
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Oct 23 | Malaysia Airlines
        KUL 22:15
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 00:55
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 28 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$107 US$144
        26% off
        26% off
        US$144 US$107
      • BKI 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 08:30
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Oct 7 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        KUL 22:00
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 00:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 11 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$112 US$144
        22% off
        22% off
        US$144 US$112
      • BKI 15:10
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 17:40
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Oct 23 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        KUL 22:15
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 00:55
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 28 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$112 US$144
        22% off
        22% off
        US$144 US$112
      • BKI 09:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 11:30
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Oct 24 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        KUL 22:15
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 00:55
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 28 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$112
        22% off
        US$144 US$112
      • BKI 07:00
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 09:35
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        KUL 22:15
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 00:55
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 28 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$112
        22% off
        US$144 US$112
      • BKI 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 08:30
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Oct 6 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        KUL 22:00
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 00:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 11 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$113
        22% off
        US$144 US$113
      • BKI 22:30
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 01:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 8 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        KUL 22:00
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 00:40
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 11 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$113
        22% off
        US$144 US$113
      • BKI 22:00
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        KUL 00:45
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Oct 31 | Malaysia Airlines
        KUL 08:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:30
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$113
        22% off
        US$144 US$113
      • BKI 22:20
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 01:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Oct 11 | Malaysia Airlines
        KUL 14:05
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 16:45
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 17 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$113
        22% off
        US$144 US$113
      • BKI 22:30
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 01:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Oct 21 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        KUL 22:15
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 00:55
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 28 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$113
        22% off
        US$144 US$113
      • BKI 20:20
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 22:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Oct 28 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        KUL 22:15
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 00:55
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 30 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$113
        22% off
        US$144 US$113
      • BKI 22:40
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 01:10
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 3 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        KUL 22:15
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 00:55
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 5 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$113
        22% off
        US$144 US$113
      • BKI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 14:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
        KUL 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        BKI 16:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BKI 22:00
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        KUL 00:45
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Oct 31 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$54 US$75
        28% off
        28% off
        US$75 US$54
      • BKI 22:55
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 01:35
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Oct 23 | Malaysia Airlines
        US$56 US$75
        25% off
        25% off
        US$75 US$56
      • BKI 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 08:30
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Oct 19 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$57 US$75
        24% off
        24% off
        US$75 US$57
      • BKI 22:30
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 01:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Sep 29 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$59
        21% off
        US$75 US$59
      • BKI 22:40
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 01:10
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 3 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$59
        21% off
        US$75 US$59
      • BKI 22:30
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 01:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Oct 21 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$59
        21% off
        US$75 US$59
      • BKI 22:30
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 01:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$59
        21% off
        US$75 US$59
      • BKI 13:05
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 15:35
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Oct 27 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$59
        21% off
        US$75 US$59
      • BKI 06:00
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 08:30
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Oct 28 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$59
        21% off
        US$75 US$59
      • BKI 07:00
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 09:35
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Oct 25 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$59
        21% off
        US$75 US$59
      • BKI 22:40
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 01:10
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$59
        21% off
        US$75 US$59
      • BKI 11:05
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 13:35
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Nov 2 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$59
        21% off
        US$75 US$59
      • BKI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 14:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, it is best to book in December, when average fares are US$14. Try to avoid July, as fares peak at around US$29.

US$29
US$22
US$14
US$7
    Cheapest
  • US$24
    Sep
  • US$21
    Oct
  • US$19
    Nov
  • US$14
    Dec
  • US$20
    Jan
  • US$22
    Feb
  • US$20
    Mar
  • US$20
    Apr
  • US$25
    May
  • US$27
    Jun
  • US$29
    Jul
  • US$24
    Aug

Which month offers the lowest round-trip fares from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average round-trip fares by month for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, January usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, with an average price of US$75. June is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching US$201.

US$201
US$138
US$75
US$12
    Cheapest
  • US$144
    Sep
  • US$87
    Oct
  • US$83
    Nov
  • US$96
    Dec
  • US$75
    Jan
  • US$90
    Feb
  • US$92
    Mar
  • US$86
    Apr
  • US$148
    May
  • US$201
    Jun
  • US$157
    Jul
  • US$163
    Aug

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is Tuesday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$94
US$90
US$86
US$82
  • US$88
    Mon
  • US$86
    Tue
  • US$87
    Wed
  • US$88
    Thu
  • US$94
    Fri
  • US$88
    Sat
  • US$91
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is Malaysia Airlines (from US$54) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Malaysia Airlines
From US$54
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
From US$57
Firefly Airline
From US$72
Batik Air Malaysia
From US$73
Royal Brunei Airlines
From US$163
Scoot
From US$166
HK Express
From US$239
China Southern Airlines
From US$337
Singapore Airlines
From US$340
China Eastern Airlines
From US$381

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What is the flight schedule from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

Check on the flight schedule from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AK5125

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    19:00

    BKI

    2h 30m

    21:30

    KUL

    S - - - - F -
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  2. AK5135

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    06:00

    BKI

    2h 30m

    08:30

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AK5131

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    23:20

    BKI

    2h 30m

    01:50

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AK5107

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    11:00

    BKI

    2h 30m

    13:30

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AK5137

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    16:05

    BKI

    2h 35m

    18:40

    KUL

    S - - - - - -
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  6. AK5111

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    07:30

    BKI

    2h 35m

    10:05

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. AK5115

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    21:35

    BKI

    2h 35m

    00:10

    KUL

    S - - W - F -
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  8. MH2637

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    05:20

    BKI

    2h 40m

    08:00

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. MH2639

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    22:20

    BKI

    2h 40m

    01:00

    KUL

    S - - W T F S
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About Kota Kinabalu International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Learn about Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,632.67 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$54
Cheapest return ticket price US$107

FAQs for Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)?

    It takes around 2 hours 35 minutes to fly from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (bki) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (kul).
  • There are around 23 daily flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
  • Tickets cost around US$75 in November, making it the cheapest month to book. Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$111 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kota Kinabalu International Airport at 05:20 and arrives in Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 08:00.
  • The latest flight departs from Kota Kinabalu International Airport at 21:50 and arrives in Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 00:25.
    • The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to downtown is about 46 km, by taxi about 1 hour.
    • The distance from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to downtown is about 17 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • Malaysia Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 4579 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport departs at 04:20, and the last departs at 22:55, with about 98 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport operates around 115 weekly flights, mainly by Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) and Batik Air Malaysia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport takes about 2 hours 9 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is US$185. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Yes. Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), IndiGo and Uzbekistan Airways operate direct flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 14 minutes, and around 130 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
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