Where can you fly direct from Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Kota Kinabalu is Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

How much are direct flights from Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a one-way direct flight from Kota Kinabalu will cost users approximately RM 429. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu, you can expect to pay around RM 716.

How long is a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu?

While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu to last approximately 2h 35m on average. The quickest direct flight from Kota Kinabalu at this time departs from Kota Kinabalu (0h 35m), while the longest leaves from Kota Kinabalu (11h 45m).

What is the best time of year to fly direct from Kota Kinabalu?

If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu, November is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, April offers travelers the most options.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight from Kota Kinabalu is in July with an average price of RM 71. If you're looking to fly direct from Kota Kinabalu in December, expect to pay the most, with an average price of RM 101. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight from Kota Kinabalu is in July with an average price of RM 71. If you're looking to fly direct from Kota Kinabalu in December, expect to pay the most, with an average price of RM 101. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

Direct flights from Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 June 2025.

Fri 11/718:05BKI - SDK

Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia

Tue 15/719:20SDK - BKI

Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia

Deal found 18/6RM 123

Fri 4/714:00BKI - TWU

Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia

Fri 4/720:50TWU - BKI

Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia

Deal found 16/6RM 127

Thu 17/710:00BKI - SDK

Nonstop0h 45mFirefly

Mon 21/708:10SDK - BKI

Nonstop0h 45mFirefly

Deal found 16/6RM 131

Mon 23/615:30BKI - TWU

Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/620:50TWU - BKI

Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/6RM 153

Mon 7/722:55BKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Tue 8/714:25KCH - BKI

Nonstop1h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 17/6RM 161

Fri 5/906:55BKI - TWU

Nonstop0h 55mFirefly

Sun 7/908:30TWU - BKI

Nonstop0h 50mFirefly

Deal found 18/6RM 174

Wed 25/614:50BKI - SDK

Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/619:20SDK - BKI

Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/6RM 191

Thu 3/707:50BKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/714:55KCH - BKI

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/6RM 195

Mon 23/615:30BKI - TWU

Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air

Wed 25/612:30TWU - BKI

Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air

Deal found 17/6RM 221

Thu 7/811:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Sun 17/806:50KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia

Deal found 16/6RM 280

Wed 20/816:50BKI - PEN

Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia

Sat 23/819:55PEN - BKI

Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia

Deal found 18/6RM 314

Fri 22/808:05BKI - SZB

Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 24/808:00SZB - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/6RM 322

Last-minute flights from Kota Kinabalu
Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Kota Kinabalu. Data was last updated 18 June 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 23/615:30BKI - TWU

Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/620:50TWU - BKI

Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/6RM 153

Mon 23/615:30BKI - TWU

Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air

Wed 25/612:30TWU - BKI

Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air

Deal found 17/6RM 221

Tue 24/619:45BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia

Sat 28/606:05KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mAirAsia

Deal found 17/6RM 390

Tue 24/609:20BKI - PEN

Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia

Mon 30/619:55PEN - BKI

Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia

Deal found 16/6RM 543

Wed 25/614:50BKI - SDK

Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/619:20SDK - BKI

Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/6RM 191

Wed 25/617:40BKI - SZB

Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 29/608:00SZB - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/6RM 496

Wed 25/600:30BKI - ICN

Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 30/618:15ICN - BKI

Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/6RM 1,111

Thu 26/613:55BKI - SDK

Nonstop0h 45mAirAsia

Wed 2/715:05SDK - BKI

Nonstop0h 45mAirAsia

Deal found 17/6RM 157

Thu 26/623:40BKI - ICN

Nonstop5h 25mT'way Air

Mon 30/618:15ICN - BKI

Nonstop5h 25mT'way Air

Deal found 18/6RM 1,124

Fri 27/618:40BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/907:30KUL - BKI

Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/6RM 445

Fri 27/615:05BKI - SZB

Nonstop2h 55mBatik Air

Wed 2/708:00SZB - BKI

Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air

Deal found 17/6RM 534

Sat 28/607:50BKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Wed 2/713:45KCH - BKI

Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia

Deal found 17/6RM 225

One-way flights from Kota Kinabalu
Search for one-way flight options from Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 June 2025.

Fri 8/822:55BKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 20mAirAsia

Deal found 16/6RM 98

Tue 7/1015:30BKI - TWU

Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air

Deal found 15/6RM 102

Tue 24/613:55BKI - SDK

Nonstop0h 45mAirAsia

Deal found 16/6RM 102

Tue 1/718:25BKI - KCH

Nonstop1h 25mFirefly

Deal found 17/6RM 106

Tue 23/911:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mAirAsia

Deal found 17/6RM 136

Sat 22/1115:05BKI - SZB

Nonstop2h 35mBatik Air

Deal found 17/6RM 153

Tue 2/909:20BKI - PEN

Nonstop2h 40mAirAsia

Deal found 17/6RM 161

Sun 13/708:05BKI - SZB

Nonstop2h 45mFirefly

Deal found 18/6RM 174

Fri 17/1010:20BKI - PEN

Nonstop2h 50mFirefly

Deal found 16/6RM 229

Thu 10/707:00BKI - KUL

Nonstop2h 30mBatik Air

Deal found 18/6RM 237

Mon 29/908:05BKI - SZB

Nonstop2h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 17/6RM 276

Sat 2/816:35BKI - CGK

Nonstop2h 40mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 16/6RM 284

Find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu within your budget

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Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 4/7

14:00-14:50

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Mon 7/7

13:50-14:40

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 136

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI - SDK

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/7

08:50-09:40

Nonstop0h 50m

Sandakan

Mon 14/7

19:20-20:10

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 136

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/7

22:55-00:15

Nonstop1h 20m

Kuching

Tue 8/7

14:25-15:55

Nonstop1h 30m

RM 161

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 1/9

06:55-07:50

Nonstop0h 55m

Tawau

Sat 6/9

18:55-19:45

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 170

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/9

06:55-07:50

Nonstop0h 55m

Tawau

Sun 7/9

08:30-09:20

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 174

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI - KCH

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/7

07:50-09:10

Nonstop1h 20m

Kuching

Mon 7/7

14:55-16:25

Nonstop1h 30m

RM 195

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 14/9

11:35-12:30

Nonstop0h 55m

Tawau

Thu 18/9

10:50-11:45

Nonstop0h 55m

RM 199

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - KUL

BKIKUL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7/8

11:00-13:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 17/8

06:50-09:25

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 280

Kota KinabaluKuala Lumpur

BKI - SZB

BKISZB

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 14/11

15:05-17:40

Nonstop2h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 17/11

08:00-10:35

Nonstop2h 35m

RM 301

Kota KinabaluPenang

BKI - PEN

BKIPEN

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 20/8

16:50-19:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Penang Intl

Sat 23/8

19:55-22:45

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 314

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Reviews of airlines flying direct to Kota Kinabalu

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

263 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

263 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

263 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

AirAsia

6.6

Okay

208 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

263 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Batik Air

5.9

Fair

72 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

263 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Related info for your journey

Where can you fly direct from Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Kota Kinabalu is Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.
How much are direct flights from Kota Kinabalu?
On average, a one-way direct flight from Kota Kinabalu will cost users approximately RM 429. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu, you can expect to pay around RM 716.
How long is a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu to last approximately 2h 35m on average. The quickest direct flight from Kota Kinabalu at this time departs from Kota Kinabalu (0h 35m), while the longest leaves from Kota Kinabalu (11h 45m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct from Kota Kinabalu?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu, November is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, April offers travelers the most options.

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