Cheap Flights from Johor Bahru (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu (JHB-BKI)?

  Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers one-way fares as low as US$41 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JHB to BKI on Thu, Mar 12), while AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$76 departing on Tue, Mar 10 and returning on Thu, Mar 12.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

  It takes about 2 hours 20 minutes to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu.

• When is the best time to book flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 21 flight per week flying from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK5310 (22:30) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK5302 (09:48) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK5306 (17:43)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

  To find best deals on flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Mar 12, with one-way flights priced at just US$41.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia).
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kota Kinabalu travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Johor Bahru (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu on?

  After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu on January 23, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at US$32.

• Which airports can I fly to for Kota Kinabalu from Johor Bahru?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kota Kinabalu, with Senai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (JHB-BKI) is by far the most common option on this route: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

• Is there any time difference between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu?

  The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.