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In different months, ticket prices from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu vary: minimum — $34 (December 2025), maximum — $42 (May 2026). Typically, the flight costs $38–$76.
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu:
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The route Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu is served by many carriers — 4 in total, including AirAsia, Malindo Air, Firefly, and Malaysia Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $37) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
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Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
01/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5104
Starting at $37
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
01/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5124
Starting at $37
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
11/30/2025
Departure
Direct flight
OD1002
Starting at $37
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
11/29/2025
Departure
Direct flight
OD1002
Starting at $37
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
12/02/2025
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Direct flight
OD1002
Starting at $37
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
12/01/2025
Departure
Direct flight
OD1002
Starting at $37
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
12/06/2025
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Direct flight
OD1006
Starting at $37
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
02/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5106
Starting at $38
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
12/04/2025
Departure
Direct flight
AK5104
Starting at $38
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
01/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5108
Starting at $38
The cheapest flight ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu according to data for the last 48 hours costs $37
Often the best time to buy tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu can be found flying in these months: December, January, February.
The fastest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu start from 2 hours 30 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu: AirAsia, Malindo Air
Malaysia Airlines
Every day
Starting at $64
AirAsia
Every day
Starting at $49
The cheapest one-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu departs on 01/21/2026, is operated by AirAsia and costs $37
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu departs on 03/02/2026, is operated by AirAsia and costs $73
Fastest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 30m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu is 1621km (1005 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 36m. There are 235 direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu are in the same time zone. Flights from Kuala Lumpur begin at 6:05 AM. The latest flight from Kuala Lumpur departs at 10:15 PM
A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.