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RM 170 Find Cheap Flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheap Flight Deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu (PEN-BKI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu.
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06:25 - 09:15PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
10:20 - 13:10BKI-PEN
2h 50mdirect
RM 277Firefly
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Wed, 23 Apr - Mon, 28 Apr
12:45 - 15:35PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
06:25 - 09:15BKI-PEN
2h 50mdirect
RM 340
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Mon, 24 Feb - Fri, 28 Feb
10:15 - 13:05PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
09:40 - 12:20BKI-PEN
2h 40mdirect
RM 344AirAsia
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Tue, 25 Feb - Fri, 28 Feb
06:25 - 09:15PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
21:30 - 09:30BKI-PEN
12h 00m1 stop
RM 349
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Wed, 23 Apr - Mon, 28 Apr
13:50 - 20:40PEN-BKI
6h 50m1 stop
11:20 - 19:00BKI-PEN
7h 40m1 stop
RM 371Batik Air
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Fri, 10 Jan - Mon, 13 Jan
13:50 - 20:40PEN-BKI
6h 50m1 stop
11:20 - 19:00BKI-PEN
7h 40m1 stop
RM 375Batik Air
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Fri, 17 Jan - Mon, 20 Jan
10:15 - 13:05PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
22:40 - 07:35BKI-PEN
8h 55m1 stop
RM 402AirAsia
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Sat, 11 Jan - Sun, 12 Jan
13:30 - 18:20PEN-BKI
4h 50m1 stop
10:20 - 13:10BKI-PEN
2h 50mdirect
RM 595Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 28 Apr - Sat, 3 May
06:25 - 09:15PEN-BKI
2h 50mdirect
06:25 - 09:15BKI-PEN
2h 50mdirect
RM 858Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 1 Feb - Fri, 28 Feb
08:30 - 00:30PEN-BKI
16h 00m1 stop
01:30 - 07:30BKI-PEN
30h 00m1 stop
RM 3,125Shanghai Airlines
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Thu, 13 Feb - Sat, 15 Feb

Flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kota Kinabalu on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Penang, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu is August, where tickets cost RM 371 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 635 and RM 541 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at RM 441 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

RM 170
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Penang to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

  • What is the cheapest flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu was RM 38 for a one-way ticket and RM 62 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    When flying out of Penang you will be using Penang Intl. You will be landing at Kota Kinabalu, also known as Kota Kinabalu.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Penang to Kota Kinabalu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are direct flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, Firefly or Malaysia Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu are Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. With an average price for the route of RM 450 and an overall rating of 7.8, Firefly is the most popular choice. Malaysia Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of RM 566 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Penang is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Penang with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Penang up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for RM 228 or less one-way and RM 394 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

Find which airlines fly direct from Penang Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to Penang Intl

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Penang to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
FireflyOverall score based on 27 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.4Boarding
7.1Food
8.0Crew
6.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

They used the ATR 72-500 for the route and I love it.

10.0 ExcellentAndrew, Oct 2024JHB - SZB
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They used the ATR 72-500 for the route and I love it.

Delayed 7 hours plus. Given $15 worth of meal at Subway but it was actually we can only choose 1 set meal instead of $15 of anything. The staff at subway weren’t happy to serve huge group of us. No detailed explanation given by the airline and we just have to keep looking for information at the departure tv screen.

Was all very easy, from buying the ticket online to walking stratup to the check-in desk, helpful and friendly checkin staff, punctual take off, good standard of aircraft, luggage was waiting by the time I had cleared immigration. Thumbs up all round.

No frills, basic flight in a puddle jumper. I wasn’t expecting refreshments nor entertainment. Everything was efficient, and everyone was pleasant.

The only problem was that I bought ticket on a third party app but I have to pay extra luggage cost, because of in their system different from my bought ticket. Every other was perfect

I don’t like the sour face of the check in staff at Penang international airport, front desk service provider should be more friendly n smiles always 😊

It was delayed for more than 1 hour due to LIMA when many planes landed & took-off at the same time. It could ve been better if the pilot or crew informed us every few minutes so that we know what’s going on.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

My flight boarding was interrupted as gate staff said I needed visa in advance for Vietnam....

Instead of landing we had to go around and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport instead of Subang. Then we had to restart and arrived over 2.5 hrs late

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

Boarding was nuts. Gate change. Delayed. No communication from gate staff. They seemed lost. Rest of the flight went well

Premium check in was worth it. Boarding process was a little chaotic. Seats were super cramped and I am less than 80kg and 180cm

It was good. The FACE check in at KLIA2 was not working.

should remind people who cough must wear the mask. A few persons surrounding keep coughing.

The flight delay... but bus from the airport be on time

Bad experience, delay like no tomorrow. Original schedule departure time at 9:30pm, delayed until 12:05am only depart.

Great. Very satisfied with a direct flight from Penang back to HK international. Stewards in the cabin were very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to fly with Air Asia in the future.

Need to improve the availability of the food. Seems like everything sold out

Did not like that we were not informed about the 4 hour delay, crew not friendly, noone at terminals to consult with...all employees for Batrik were behind glass aftervgoing through security at the gate again. Why no agent at Gate H 10 to answer questions? And no apology. Updates would have eased anxiety. Boarding is disorderly also.

During this flight all the crew just focused on making money by selling food and drinks. There was only one washroom open. And it really smelled bad and wasn’t usable. Even to watch something onboard entertainment u have to rent headphones pathetic airline but only one with direct flight so pretty much the only option from Karachi to KL

Delayed for 3 hours, need to pay extra for drinking water.

The OD2204 KUL-LGK was delayed 40 minutes due to air-condition malfuntion, after inspection the technician give green light for the flight to go as usual but the air-condition is still not working properly, passengers complaining to the stewardess but they cannot do anything, I did tweet to @malindoair to complaint but no reply from them … hope this Batik Air is not having problem like Rayani Air and I do hope the management do respond to my complaint as well

Nasi lemak was horrible. Plain white rice, tasteless sambal, no cucumber, no kacang, no ikan bilis. And the chicken was colourless and tasteless, tasted like boiled chicken. Entertainment system didn't work at all.

2 delayed flights - hotel layover in a different country- lost baggage.

Silly to not even offer people water for free when they are paying so much for tickets.

You get what you pay for. It’s functional and gets you from point A to B in good comfort. However, food options are limited and cash only, Crew is a hit and miss .. they get your attention if you reach out.

Good leg room ... air conditioning was a bit warm don't Book row 8 ... no windows

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Penang to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
23/2Sun
directFirefly
2h 50mPEN-BKI
RM 170
5/1Sun
directAirAsia
2h 50mPEN-BKI
RM 179
9/1Thu
1 stopBatik Air
5h 30mPEN-BKI
RM 183
5/1Sun
1 stopBatik Air
6h 50mPEN-BKI
RM 188
22/1Wed
1 stopBatik Air
5h 30mPEN-BKI
RM 192
3/1Fri
1 stopBatik Air
6h 50mPEN-BKI
RM 197
5/6Thu
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 50mPEN-BKI
RM 201
6/1Mon
1 stopAirAsia
17h 50mPEN-BKI
RM 210
6/1Mon
directFirefly
2h 50mPEN-BKI
RM 241
1/5Thu
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
4h 50mPEN-BKI
RM 443

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