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Flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest airlines flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

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

Search for direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$43, and round-trip direct flights start at US$92.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        KCH 14:35
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 16:05
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Aug 5 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        BKI 07:50
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        KCH 09:10
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Wed, Aug 12 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$92 US$125
        26% off
        26% off
        US$125 US$92
      • KCH 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 22:40
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Aug 4 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        BKI 07:50
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        KCH 09:10
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Tue, Aug 11 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$92 US$125
        26% off
        26% off
        US$125 US$92
      • KCH 06:00
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 07:25
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Aug 2 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        BKI 23:05
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        KCH 00:25
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Tue, Aug 4 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$94 US$125
        25% off
        25% off
        US$125 US$94
      • KCH 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 22:40
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Aug 1 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        BKI 07:50
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        KCH 09:10
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Mon, Aug 3 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$95
        24% off
        US$125 US$95
      • KCH 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 22:40
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Aug 6 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        BKI 18:45
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        KCH 20:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Sat, Aug 8 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$95
        24% off
        US$125 US$95
      • KCH 06:00
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 07:25
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Aug 8 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        BKI 16:30
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        KCH 17:50
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Mon, Aug 10 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$95
        24% off
        US$125 US$95
      • KCH 06:00
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 07:25
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Aug 3 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        BKI 07:50
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        KCH 09:10
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Thu, Aug 6 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$96
        23% off
        US$125 US$96
      • KCH 08:45
        7h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 16:10
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Jun 27 | Royal Brunei Airlines
        BKI 08:50
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        KCH 20:10
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Fri, Jul 3 | Royal Brunei Airlines
        US$105
        16% off
        US$125 US$105
      • KCH 08:45
        10h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI 19:15
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Jul 25 | Royal Brunei Airlines
        BKI 08:50
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        KCH 20:10
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Fri, Jul 31 | Royal Brunei Airlines
        US$105
        16% off
        US$125 US$105
      • KCH 15:05
        4h 35m
        1 stop
        BKI 19:40
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Jul 2 | Royal Brunei Airlines
        BKI 07:05
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        KCH 21:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Sun, Jul 5 | Royal Brunei Airlines
        US$105
        16% off
        US$125 US$105
      • KCH 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Jun 11 | Normal Airline
        BKI 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        KCH 16:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuching | Sat, Jun 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KCH 20:30
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 21:55
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Aug 3 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$43 US$72
        40% off
        40% off
        US$72 US$43
      • KCH 14:35
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 16:05
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Aug 2 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$43 US$72
        40% off
        40% off
        US$72 US$43
      • KCH 20:30
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 21:55
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Aug 5 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$46 US$72
        36% off
        36% off
        US$72 US$46
      • KCH 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 22:40
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Aug 4 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$48
        33% off
        US$72 US$48
      • KCH 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 22:40
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Aug 8 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$48
        33% off
        US$72 US$48
      • KCH 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 22:40
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Aug 1 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$48
        33% off
        US$72 US$48
      • KCH 21:10
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        BKI 22:40
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Aug 6 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$48
        33% off
        US$72 US$48
      • KCH 20:30
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 21:55
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Jul 31 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$50
        31% off
        US$72 US$50
      • KCH 20:30
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 21:55
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Aug 7 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$60
        17% off
        US$72 US$60
      • KCH 20:30
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        BKI 21:55
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Jul 11 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        US$60
        17% off
        US$72 US$60
      • KCH 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Kuching - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Jun 11 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Kuching to Kota Kinabalu Flight Details

The distance between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu is about 803.93 km. The average flying time from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is around 1 hour 28 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$43
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$92
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance803.93 km
Average flight time1 hour 28 minutes
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Flight statistics for the Kuching–Kota Kinabalu route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

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

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is February, with an average price of US$27; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to US$80.

US$80
US$54
US$27
US$1
    Cheapest
  • US$36
    Jun
  • US$32
    Jul
  • US$30
    Aug
  • US$35
    Sep
  • US$29
    Oct
  • US$33
    Nov
  • US$37
    Dec
  • US$28
    Jan
  • US$27
    Feb
  • US$32
    Mar
  • US$80
    Apr
  • US$58
    May

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

The average price of round-trip flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are found during January, with an average price of US$73. Conversely, the highest prices are found during May, with an average price of up to US$155.

US$155
US$114
US$73
US$32
    Cheapest
  • US$92
    Jun
  • US$84
    Jul
  • US$76
    Aug
  • US$119
    Sep
  • US$88
    Oct
  • US$98
    Nov
  • US$115
    Dec
  • US$73
    Jan
  • US$82
    Feb
  • US$99
    Mar
  • US$130
    Apr
  • US$155
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (KCH-BKI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers one-way fares as low as US$43 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KCH to BKI on Mon, Aug 3), while AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$92 departing on Wed, Aug 5 and returning on Wed, Aug 12.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Batik Air 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 1 hour 28 minutes to fly from Kuching 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 Kuching 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 18 flight per week flying from Kuching 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 -- AK6356 (15:38) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6350 (06:06) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6354 (20:50)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kuching 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 Mon, Aug 3, with one-way flights priced at just US$43.
    · 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu on June 12, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at US$23.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kota Kinabalu, with Kuching International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KCH-BKI) is by far the most common option on this route: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Kuching 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Firefly provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, with fares starting at US$46.

US$25
US$46
US$68
US$89
US$110
Firefly
US$46
Firefly
Malaysia Airlines
US$52
Malaysia Airlines
Batik Air Malaysia
US$57
Batik Air Malaysia
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
US$65
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Royal Brunei Airlines
US$110
Royal Brunei Airlines

How many flights fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday/Thursday.

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16
12
8
Highest
16
Mon
12
Tue
16
Wed
12
Thu
20
Fri
15
Sat
17
Sun

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