There are most likely no direct flights on the Penang — Kota Kinabalu route
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The cost of a one-way flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu ranges from $56 (January 2027) to $118 (August 2026). On average, the ticket price is about $82–$97.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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Tickets from Penang to Kota Kinabalu are getting cheaper month by month. From August 2026 to January 2027, the decline reached 53% — and that may not be the limit.
The most notable drop occurred from August 2026 to January 2027 — down 53%. The best period is October 2026–January 2027 (averaging $57), while the most expensive is August 2026–September 2026 ($108).
Since prices are falling, there's no rush to buy. The most cost-effective travel period is October 2026–January 2027: savings compared to expensive months can reach up to 47%.
Monthly price variation is 32.2%. Choosing the right departure date can lead to significant savings on this route.
There are most likely no direct flights on the Penang — Kota Kinabalu route
Penang — Kota Kinabalu
10/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5324
starting at $89
Penang — Kota Kinabalu
11/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5324
starting at $105
Penang — Kota Kinabalu
09/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5324
starting at $124
Penang — Kota Kinabalu
12/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5324
starting at $112
Penang — Kota Kinabalu
12/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK5324
starting at $113
starting at $68
On the Penang — Kota Kinabalu route, flights are operated only by AirAsia. This simplifies the choice for passengers, as all tickets come from a single trusted carrier. Our service lets you instantly check fares for upcoming dates and find the most advantageous option. The minimum ticket price starts at $68, making this trip affordable for a wide range of travelers. To save even more, we recommend booking early and keeping an eye on promotions — AirAsia regularly offers special deals.
The cheapest flight ticket from Penang to Kota Kinabalu according to data for the last 48 hours costs $68
Often the best time to buy tickets from Penang to Kota Kinabalu is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu can be found flying in these months: January, October, September.
The fastest flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu start from 2 hours 50 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Penang — Kota Kinabalu: AirAsia
The cheapest one-way flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu departs on 10/23/2026, is operated by AirAsia and costs $68
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu departs on 12/11/2026, is operated by AirAsia and costs $173
Fastest flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 50m
There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Penang and Kota Kinabalu is 1745km (1082 miles). There are 12 direct flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. Penang and Kota Kinabalu are in the same time zone. Flights from Penang begin at 7:05 AM. The latest flight from Penang departs at 6:00 PM
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu