Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Last modified: Sep 19, 2023 12:19 -04:00

We've scanned 109,155,000 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Kuala Lumpur. Malindo & Malaysia frequently offer the best deals to Kuala Lumpur flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.

Malindo
BKIKUL
Sat 10/28
nonstop
KULBKI
Mon 10/30
nonstop
MYR396
Malaysia
BKIKUL
Tue 10/10
nonstop
KULBKI
Tue 10/10
nonstop
MYR815
Scoot
BKIKUL
Mon 10/9
1 stop
KULBKI
Wed 10/11
1 stop
MYR1,215
Multiple Airlines
BKIKUL
Tue 10/10
1 stop
KULBKI
Sat 10/14
1 stop
MYR5,735

How Much is a Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

We have collected flight cost data from across the web for travel from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, and have found the average flight price for this trip to be MYR432.

Where To Buy Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

The best way to find a great deal on airfare is to search multiple sites. When you run a search on FareCompare, we search multiple sites and fare sources all at once so you don't have to - which is why we think FareCompare is the best place to find cheap tickets. Airlines can adjust prices for tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur based on the day and time that you decide to book your flight. We have collected data from all airlines, and have found that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are often the best days to book flights. If you'd like to learn more, read our article about the best time to buy airline tickets.

How far in advance should I book tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

The chart below shows up-to-date information regarding how far in advance to book your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.

Non Stop versus Connecting
Advanced PurchaseNon StopConnecting
< 7 days MYR567 MYR1,053
7-14 days MYR450 MYR1,008
14-21 days MYR423 MYR922
21-30 days MYR392 MYR918
30-60 days MYR392 MYR918
60-90 days MYR468 MYR918
90+ days MYR450 MYR918

Cheapest Day To Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

We've examined 215,181,508 itinerary searches that we've seen for departures in the next 90 days and found that the cheapest day to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is Monday. See the chart below to compare prices for other days of the week.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
MYR392MYR423MYR423MYR423MYR392MYR536MYR423

Compare Flight Prices from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur by Month

Low priced flights are most commonly available by purchasing between one and three months in advance. International or holiday flights may need to be purchased even further in advance. The chart below shows the cheapest flight prices by month for Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flights.

Month Origin Destination Carrier Depart Date Return Date Stops Price
September Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur Malindo 9/26/23 10/9/23 0 MYR567
October Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur Malindo 10/17/23 10/25/23 0 MYR392
November Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur Malindo 11/8/23 11/15/23 0 MYR423
December Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur Malindo 12/1/23 12/2/23 0 MYR545
January Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur Malindo 1/8/24 1/9/24 0 MYR585
February Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur Malindo 2/22/24 3/11/24 0 MYR644
March Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur Malindo 3/11/24 3/14/24 0 MYR450
April Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur Malindo 4/22/24 5/11/24 0 MYR567

Cheap Last Minute Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Looking for cheap last minute flights or a weekend getaway? We've got you covered with weekend flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. The chart below shows the best last minute deals and cheap flights this weekend we could find.

Next 30 Days

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
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MYR585
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
MYR585 MYR500
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
MYR500 MYR500
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
MYR500 MYR423
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
MYR423 MYR392
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
MYR392

Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Flights between some cities may be significantly cheaper if you choose a multi-stop airline ticket. Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight.

The average price for connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is MYR3,895.

The average price for direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is MYR522.

The chart below shows up to date information regarding non-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.

Weekly Direct Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur - By Carrier
CarrierMonTueWedThuFriSatSunEarliest FlightLatest Flight
AirAsia 1 3 0 3 0 3 0 04:50 08:50
Malindo 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 06:25 16:20

One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. However, booking a round trip flight can be a simpler process. You can compare round trip and one way flights by using our flight comparison.

The average price for one way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is MYR320.

The average price for round trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is MYR2,272.

Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Flight Questions

Below are some common questions that asked about this flight route:

Question: How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?
Answer: The average Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flight time is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
Question: How far is Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu?
Answer: The distance from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is 1,627 kilometers (1,011 miles).
Question: How common are direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?
Answer: There are 38 direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.
Question: What are the most popular Kota Kinabalu airlines for direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?
Answer: Malindo Air provides 73% of the non-stop flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur.

Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Airports

These are the major commercial airports we're currently monitoring in Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur. If your route includes a city with multiple airports, you may be able to find substantial savings by choosing an alternate airport.

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