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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

KUL — BKI
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in July or November, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

S$ 157
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of S$ 91). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KUL to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

Explore weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

The most flights from KUL to BKI are scheduled on a Wednesday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur Intl; the airport handles an average of 45 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from Kuala Lumpur Intl. It is only a 5.8 km journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu on time: Singapore Airlines (91%), KLM (90%), Japan Airlines (89%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of S$ 91). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of S$ 208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Kota Kinabalu

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