RM 152 Find Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

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Cheap Flight Deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur (BKI-KUL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur 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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.
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22:00 - 00:30BKI-KUL
2h 30mdirect
21:45 - 00:25KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
RM 299AirAsia
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Tue, 7 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
22:00 - 00:35BKI-KUL
2h 35mdirect
21:45 - 00:25KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
RM 304AirAsia
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Fri, 17 Jan - Tue, 21 Jan
22:00 - 00:30BKI-KUL
2h 30mdirect
08:00 - 10:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
RM 335
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Fri, 10 Jan - Sun, 12 Jan
21:30 - 00:10BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
18:00 - 20:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
RM 353Batik Air
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Fri, 3 Jan - Tue, 7 Jan
22:40 - 01:15BKI-KUL
2h 35mdirect
22:00 - 00:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
RM 362
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Thu, 8 May - Sun, 11 May
08:10 - 10:50BKI-SZB
2h 40mdirect
16:00 - 18:40SZB-BKI
2h 40mdirect
RM 371Firefly
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Tue, 7 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
14:25 - 17:00BKI-SZB
2h 35mdirect
08:00 - 10:35SZB-BKI
2h 35mdirect
RM 393Batik Air
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Sat, 22 Feb - Thu, 27 Feb
08:10 - 10:50BKI-SZB
2h 40mdirect
16:00 - 18:40SZB-BKI
2h 40mdirect
RM 500Firefly
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Mon, 10 Mar - Sat, 15 Mar
12:30 - 07:30BKI-KUL
19h 00m1 stop
15:25 - 23:50KUL-BKI
8h 25m1 stop
RM 540Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, 1 May - Thu, 8 May
19:20 - 06:55BKI-KUL
11h 35m1 stop
23:15 - 01:55KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
RM 661Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 28 Dec - Mon, 30 Dec

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur cost RM 43 and was between Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is RM 43.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Kuala Lumpur back to Kota Kinabalu, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, 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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is July, where tickets cost RM 357 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 540 and RM 532 respectively.

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

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.
No, with an average price for the route of RM 387, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, 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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, you should book around 13 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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RM 152
Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Airport

When to book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur was RM 34 for a one-way ticket and RM 67 for a return.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

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

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

    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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

    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 Kuala Lumpur with an airline and back to Kota Kinabalu with another airline.

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

    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 Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

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

Direct departures

Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Monday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +14 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +15 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +14 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +15 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +14 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +15 more

Thursday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +14 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +15 more

Friday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +14 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +15 more

Saturday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +14 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +15 more

Sunday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +14 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +15 more

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Direct returns

Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +14 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +15 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +14 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +15 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +14 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +15 more

Thursday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +14 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +15 more

Friday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +14 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +15 more

Saturday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +14 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +15 more

Sunday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +14 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +15 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. 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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur? 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
8.0Crew
7.4Boarding
6.2Entertainment
7.1Food
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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.

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.

Second time flying on AirAsia. They’re fine for a low cost carrier, so I don’t expect high level hospitality. They could have informed us that the flight would be delayed even if by a few minutes, instead of the passengers asking the gate agents why we’re not boarding 8 minutes before takeoff. And given some of the passengers on this particular flight were problematic, the crew did great handling such people.

All fine - you get what you pay for ! and it is a bargain

AirAsia kept us waiting for hours due to a technical issue with the plane, then eventually cancelled the flight. Unfortunately there is no-one to call or speak with at AirAsia, no customer service department at all, so I flew with another airline instead. Now I am going through the fun process of trying to get a refund from AirAsia. I strongly recommend that no-one flies with them, it's just not worth it.

The best part was Tony Fernandes actually reinstated the Buttercake menu. It has gone missing after Covid & i made a complaint in one of my Tweets back in October 2022. Both flight D170 & D171 landed very smoothly- kudos to both pilots!

The worst experience in any flight I have ever had, delayed for more than 10 hours, lost my other flight so I lost one day during my trip. Didn’t gave me facilities with my luggage either. Never again

I was next to a quite large person. Soni essentially had 2/3 of my seat for myself and couldn't sit properly. Even though there were some other seat available, the staff refuse that I occupy another seat.

Pros: The staff was very friendly. Cons: Long delay. The food is terrible.

I’m a frequent Traveler on all types of airlines, including budget. This was the worst flight experience I’ve ever had. Something was wrong with AirAsia’s systems and we were the whole flight was rescheduled to the following day, the third flight it happened to. Apart from an email which gave the new date the web and app said the original flight date which meant that there were hundreds of people queueing at the airport to try and find out what was going on. People waited six hours to talk to customer service who gave advice that didn’t match the web or app. Nightmare. just advertising for spending the extra hundred dollars I’ve ever seen.

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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/1Sun
directAirAsia
2h 30mBKI-KUL
RM 152
1/1Wed
directAirAsia
2h 30mBKI-KUL
RM 156
16/1Thu
directAirAsia
2h 30mBKI-KUL
RM 161
8/3Sat
directBatik Air
2h 35mBKI-SZB
RM 179
22/2Sat
directBatik Air
2h 35mBKI-SZB
RM 183
17/1Fri
directFirefly
2h 40mBKI-SZB
RM 188
14/5Wed
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mBKI-KUL
RM 197
23/12Mon
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mBKI-KUL
RM 228
24/1Fri
directFirefly
2h 40mBKI-SZB
RM 246
24/1Fri
directAirAsia X
2h 30mBKI-KUL
RM 250

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Last minute flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur that are departing in the next 10 days.
23/12Mon
direct
2h 40mBKI-KUL
5/1Sun
direct
2h 35mKUL-BKI
RM 384
23/12Mon
direct
2h 40mBKI-KUL
29/12Sun
direct
2h 35mKUL-BKI
RM 393
24/12Tue
directAirAsia
2h 35mBKI-SZB
6/1Mon
directAirAsia
2h 30mSZB-BKI
RM 398
24/12Tue
directAirAsia
2h 35mBKI-SZB
5/1Sun
directAirAsia
2h 30mSZB-BKI
RM 406
19/12Thu
directBatik Air
2h 40mBKI-KUL
23/12Mon
directBatik Air
2h 40mKUL-BKI
RM 420
19/12Thu
directBatik Air
2h 40mBKI-KUL
21/12Sat
directBatik Air
2h 40mKUL-BKI
RM 460
23/12Mon
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mBKI-KUL
6/1Mon
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
7h 10mKUL-BKI
RM 505
22/12Sun
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mBKI-KUL
26/12Thu
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
11h 40mKUL-BKI
RM 603
23/12Mon
directFirefly
2h 40mBKI-SZB
30/12Mon
multi-stopFirefly
10h 45mSZB-BKI
RM 907
20/12Fri
directFirefly
2h 40mBKI-SZB
25/12Wed
multi-stopFirefly
12h 25mSZB-BKI
RM 956

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