Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$27

Malindo Air

Direct flight

2h 40m

03/25/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur departs on 03/25/2025, is operated by Malindo Air and costs $27

Cheapest round trip flight

$57

Malindo Air

Direct flight

5 hours

06/20/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur departs on 06/20/2025, is operated by Malindo Air and costs $57

The fastest flight

2h 20m

Fastest flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur takes 2h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

4:00 AM

Latest flight

1:50 AM

Average flight duration

2h 34m

Direct flights count

258

Distance

1621km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur is 1621km (1005 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 34m. There are 258 direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur are in the same time zone. Flights from Kota Kinabalu begin at 4:00 AM. The latest flight from Kota Kinabalu departs at 1:50 AM.

Remember that on average the ideal time to book flights is 2 months before departure!

Airfare from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

January 2025

Lowest price

on average:

$18

August 2025

Highest price

on average:

$36

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Starting at $38

Starting at $36

Starting at $43

Starting at $46

Direct Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur

BKI — KUL

01/22/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

OD1013

Starting at $107

Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur

BKI — KUL

01/22/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

AK4102

Starting at $124

Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur

BKI — KUL

01/23/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

MH2637

Starting at $120

Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur

BKI — KUL

01/25/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

MH2607

Starting at $123

Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur

BKI — KUL

01/26/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

MH2631

Starting at $101

Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur

BKI — KUL

01/26/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

AK4102

Starting at $51

Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur

BKI — KUL

01/28/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

FY2553

Starting at $49

Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur

BKI — KUL

01/29/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

MH2639

Starting at $71

Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur

BKI — KUL

01/30/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

FY2553

Starting at $49

Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur

BKI — KUL

01/31/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

MH2639

Starting at $89

Schedule of direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur:

AirAsia

Every day

Starting at $34

Malaysia Airlines

Every day

Starting at $51

AirAsia X

Every day

Starting at $30

Malindo Air

Every day

Starting at $30

Kota Kinabalu airports overview

BKI

Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Airlines flying to this airport

$33

Starting at

$40

on average

Kuala Lumpur airports overview

KUL

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Airlines flying to this airport

$33

Starting at

$40-31%

on average

SZB

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport

Airlines flying to this airport

$40

Starting at

$52

on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest flight ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur according to data for the last 48 hours costs $27

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur can be found flying in these months: January, March, July.

How long does it take to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

The fastest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur start from 2 hours 20 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Kota Kinabalu — Kuala Lumpur: Malindo Air, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

Special offer from AirAsia on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur from $30

Kota Kinabalu

Kuala Lumpur

$30

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Cheapest one way flight

$27

Malindo Air

Direct flight

2h 40m

03/25/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur departs on 03/25/2025, is operated by Malindo Air and costs $27

Cheapest round trip flight

$57

Malindo Air

Direct flight

5 hours

06/20/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur departs on 06/20/2025, is operated by Malindo Air and costs $57

The fastest flight