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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu Starting at NZD 19

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Airlines Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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  • When are flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 149.

  • How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 2 hours 38 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Kota Kinabalu?

    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to downtown is about 7 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Airlines with flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI): IndiGo, AirAsia, Turkish Airlines, AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Myanmar Airways International, Batik Air Malaysia and Firefly Airline.

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Flight Information from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest one-way flight price NZD 19
Cheapest round-trip ticket price NZD 56
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 1,621.07 km
Average flight time 2 hours 38 minutes
Popular airline Firefly

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