Cheapest airlines flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru, including AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) has lowest fares on this route.
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) logo AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$41, and round-trip direct flights start at US$81.

Displayed flight fares from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru Flight Details

The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru is about 1,454.34 km. The average flying time from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru is around 2 hours 15 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$41
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$81
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,454.34 km
Average flight time2 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Flight statistics for the Kota Kinabalu–Johor Bahru route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru?

The average price of one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru is April, with an average price of US$43; while the month with the highest flight price is usually September, with an average price of up to US$88.

US$88
US$66
US$43
US$21
    Cheapest
  • US$47
    Mar
  • US$43
    Apr
  • US$45
    May
  • US$46
    Jun
  • US$47
    Jul
  • US$50
    Aug
  • US$88
    Sep
  • US$58
    Oct
  • US$49
    Nov
  • US$54
    Dec
  • US$44
    Jan
  • US$53
    Feb

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru?

The average price of round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru are found during August, with an average price of US$98. Conversely, the highest prices are found during September, with an average price of up to US$170.

US$170
US$134
US$98
US$62
    Cheapest
  • US$108
    Mar
  • US$109
    Apr
  • US$110
    May
  • US$111
    Jun
  • US$101
    Jul
  • US$98
    Aug
  • US$170
    Sep
  • US$136
    Oct
  • US$118
    Nov
  • US$146
    Dec
  • US$106
    Jan
  • US$117
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru?

Average weekly flight prices from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$82
US$74
US$65
US$57
  • US$73
    Mon
  • US$65
    Tue
  • US$65
    Wed
  • US$67
    Thu
  • US$67
    Fri
  • US$67
    Sat
  • US$82
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers one-way fares as low as US$41 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BKI to JHB on Sun, Mar 15), while AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$81 departing on Sat, Apr 4 and returning on Wed, Apr 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru 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.
  • It takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 28 flight per week flying from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK5309 (19:33) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK5301 (06:55) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK5305 (12:36)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru, 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 Sun, Mar 15, 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 Johor Bahru travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru on March 12, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at US$30.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Johor Bahru, with Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Senai International Airport (BKI-JHB) is by far the most common option on this route: Senai International Airport (JHB).
  • The time difference between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu is 0h.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Firefly Airline provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru, with fares starting at US$22.

US$22
US$54
US$85
US$116
Firefly Airline
US$22
Firefly Airline
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
US$74
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Malaysia Airlines
US$77
Malaysia Airlines
Batik Air Malaysia
US$116
Batik Air Malaysia

How many flights fly from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Kota Kinabalu to Johor Bahru is the highest on Friday/Saturday/Sunday and the lowest on Monday.

18
16
14
12
Highest
14
Mon
15
Tue
15
Wed
15
Thu
18
Fri
18
Sat
18
Sun