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Cheapest time to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration2 h and 30 mFlights between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur take, on average, 2 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£43Cheapest price for a flight between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportKota Kinabalu International AirportWhen flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Destination airportsKuala Lumpur International AirportWhen travelling from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Airlines flying this routeAir Asia, Batik Air MalaysiaAirline(s) with flights between Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

One-way average Price£54The average price for a flight Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur at Opodo is £54, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur when departing from Kota Kinabalu

Airlines that fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 5.47 MYR

1 MYR = 0.18 GBP

Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 1,008 mi

Kota Kinabalu airports

Kuala Lumpur airports

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)How far from city centre: 28 mi

Book your Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £43, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur takes roughly 2 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Kota Kinabalu–Kuala Lumpur route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Arrival airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

The weather in Kuala Lumpur

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Kuala Lumpur, temperatures average around 33ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 33ºC
Lows: down to 23ºC
Hottest month: March
Coldest month: January
Driest month: June
Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Kuala Lumpur. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

When you fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur the average price is £54. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is 43 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

The most popular months to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur are August, June and September, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

The best time of the year to go to Kuala Lumpur when flying from Kota Kinabalu depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur.

How long does the flight take to go from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

The total flight time between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur is of around 2 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,007.8 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Kuala Lumpur compared to Kota Kinabalu?

While in Kota Kinabalu temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Kuala Lumpur can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 27º ºC in Kuala Lumpur, compared to the 27º ºC average in Kota Kinabalu.

Which are the airlines with flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur are:

Flyfirefly.
Air Asia.
Batik Air Malaysia.

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