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The route Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu is served by many carriers — 4 in total, including AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and Malindo Air. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $32) 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
09/21/2026
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AK5130
starting at $32
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
09/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5140
starting at $32
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
06/22/2026
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AK5142
starting at $33
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
10/08/2026
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AK5124
starting at $33
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
11/17/2026
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AK5142
starting at $34
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
07/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5142
starting at $34
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
02/26/2027
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AK5124
starting at $35
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
07/15/2026
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Direct flight
MH4459
starting at $35
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
08/11/2026
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MH2614
starting at $40
Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu
06/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FY2534
starting at $49
AirAsia
Every day
starting at $50
Malaysia Airlines
Every day
starting at $77
Malindo Air
Every day
starting at $61
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 Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
The cheapest flight ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu according to data for the last 48 hours costs $32
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: May, November, July.
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, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly
In different months, ticket prices from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu vary: minimum — $39 (May 2026), maximum — $107 (March 2027). Typically, the flight costs $55–$100.
On the Kuala Lumpur — Kota Kinabalu route, prices change frequently in both directions. Predicting the exact cost is tricky, but we can identify months when tickets tend to be cheaper.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is April 2026–May 2026 — averaging $44. The most expensive is January 2027–March 2027 ($79). The difference reaches 44%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is April 2026–May 2026, where you can save up to 44%.
Price spread on this route is 33.8%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
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.
The cheapest one-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu departs on 09/21/2026, is operated by AirAsia and costs $32
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu departs on 02/26/2027, is operated by AirAsia and costs $71
Fastest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 30m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Fr
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu is 1621km (1005 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 36m. There are 236 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 11:10 PM
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