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A non-stop 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.
All airlines serving Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu operate daily direct flights: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Malindo Air fly every day.
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The route Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu is served by many carriers — 4 in total, including AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, and Malindo Air. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $59) 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
10/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5108
starting at $59
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
11/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5106
starting at $60
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
11/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5133
starting at $60
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
10/25/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5106
starting at $60
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
10/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5130
starting at $60
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
11/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5106
starting at $61
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
01/05/2027
Departure
Direct flight
AK5116
starting at $62
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
11/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5133
starting at $62
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
11/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5133
starting at $62
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
10/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5108
starting at $63
AirAsia
Every day
starting at $91
Malaysia Airlines
Every day
starting at $106
Malindo Air
Every day
starting at $105
The cheapest one-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu departs on 10/17/2026, is operated by AirAsia and costs $59
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu departs on 01/11/2027, is operated by AirAsia and costs $118
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 1625km (1008 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 38m. There are 158 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 6:00 AM. The latest flight from Kuala Lumpur departs at 10:00 PM
The cheapest flight ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu according to data for the last 48 hours costs $59
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: November, 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
In different months, ticket prices from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu vary: minimum — $58 (November 2026), maximum — $78 (September 2026). Typically, the flight costs $62–$65.
Tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are getting cheaper month by month. From August 2026 to March 2027, the decline reached 17% — and that may not be the limit.
The most notable drop occurred from December 2026 to March 2027 — down 14%. The best period is January 2027–February 2027 (averaging $60), while the most expensive is August 2026–September 2026 ($75).
Since prices are falling, there's no rush to buy. The most cost-effective travel period is January 2027–February 2027: savings compared to expensive months can reach up to 20%.
Monthly price variation is 10.7%. Choosing the right departure date can lead to significant savings on this route.
