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Cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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 35 mFlights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu take, on average, 2 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

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

Origin airportsKuala Lumpur International AirportFor flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Destination airportKota Kinabalu International AirportFor the route from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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

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

One-way average Price£62The average price for a flight Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu at Opodo is £62, based on the price of last 6 months

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

Airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Air Asia

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Exchange rate

1 GBP = 5.48 MYR

1 MYR = 0.18 GBP

Last checked on Wed 11/11

Distance: 1,008 mi

Kuala Lumpur airports

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

Kota Kinabalu airports

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Book your Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu (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 Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu takes roughly 2 h and 45 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Kuala Lumpur–Kota Kinabalu route

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

Departure airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Arrival airport: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

The weather in Kota Kinabalu

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Kota Kinabalu, temperatures average around 32ºC 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 32ºC
Lows: down to 23ºC
Hottest month: April
Coldest month: January
Driest month: March
Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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

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 Kota Kinabalu. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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

When you fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu the average price is £62. 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 Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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

The best time of the year to go to Kota Kinabalu when flying from Kuala Lumpur depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and September. 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 Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu.

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

The total flight time between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu is of around 2 h and 35 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 Kota Kinabalu compared to Kuala Lumpur?

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

Which airports have flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?

The main airport route flying between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu is: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport(BKI). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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

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

Air Asia.
Flyfirefly.
Batik Air Malaysia.

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