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Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu Last modified: Jul 23, 2019 3:00 -04:00
We've scanned 48,195,047,545 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu. Malindo & Malaysia frequently offer the best deals to Kota Kinabalu flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.
Where To Buy Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
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 Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
The chart below shows up-to-date information regarding how far in advance to book your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.
| Advanced Purchase | Non Stop | Connecting |
|---|---|---|
| < 7 days | MYR108 | MYR108 |
| 7-14 days | MYR91 | MYR87 |
| 14-21 days | MYR165 | MYR178 |
| 21-30 days | MYR83 | MYR79 |
| 30-60 days | MYR71 | MYR71 |
| 60-90 days | MYR71 | MYR66 |
| 90+ days | MYR71 | MYR66 |
Cheapest Day To Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
We've examined 57,595,778,181 itinerary searches that we've seen for departures in the next 90 days and found that the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is Monday. See the chart below to compare prices for other days of the week.
Compare Flight Prices from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flights.
| Month | Origin | Destination | Carrier | Depart Date | Return Date | Stops | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | Kuala Lumpur | Kota Kinabalu | Malindo | 7/29/19 | 7/29/19 | 1 | MYR87 |
| August | Kuala Lumpur | Kota Kinabalu | Malindo | 8/21/19 | 8/21/19 | 1 | MYR79 |
| September | Kuala Lumpur | Kota Kinabalu | Malindo | 9/30/19 | 9/30/19 | 1 | MYR66 |
| October | Kuala Lumpur | Kota Kinabalu | Malindo | 10/7/19 | 10/7/19 | 1 | MYR66 |
| November | Kuala Lumpur | Kota Kinabalu | Malindo | 11/5/19 | 11/5/19 | 1 | MYR66 |
| December | Kuala Lumpur | Kota Kinabalu | Malindo | 12/29/19 | 1/3/20 | 0 | MYR132 |
| January | Kuala Lumpur | Kota Kinabalu | Malindo | 1/6/20 | 1/6/20 | 0 | MYR71 |
| February | Kuala Lumpur | Kota Kinabalu | Malindo | 2/12/20 | 2/14/20 | 0 | MYR71 |
Cheap Last Minute Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
Looking for cheap last minute flights or a weekend getaway? We've got you covered with weekend flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. The chart below shows the best last minute deals and cheap flights this weekend we could find.
Next 30 Days
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| MYR120 | ||||||
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| MYR120 | MYR99 | |||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| MYR99 | MYR141 | |||||
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| MYR141 | MYR429 | |||||
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| MYR429 | MYR322 | |||||
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| MYR322 | ||||||
Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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 Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is MYR211.
The average price for direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is MYR132.
The chart below shows up to date information regarding non-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.
| Carrier | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Earliest Flight | Latest Flight |
| AirAsia | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 00:45 | 15:45 |
| Malaysia | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 03:15 | 17:00 |
| Malindo | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 02:15 | 13:00 |
One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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 Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. 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 Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is MYR268.
The average price for round trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is MYR206.
Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu Flight Questions
Below are some common questions that asked about this flight route:
Airlines in Kuala Lumpur flying to Kota Kinabalu Last modified: Jul 23, 2019 3:00 -04:00Number of routes searched: 43Number of itineraries searched: 2,718,694
Wondering which airlines fly out of Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu? We've gathered the average price of Kuala Lumpur airlines with flights to Kota Kinabalu. Different airlines offer different levels of comfort and service, so consider convenience when choosing your airline.
Below is the full flight schedule summary showing which days of the week individual carriers offer flights for the next 30 days.
| Airline | Connections | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | - | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Malindo | - | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Royal Brunei | BWN | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| China Airlines | TPE | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| China Southern | CAN | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Shanghai | PVG | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Xiamen | CAN | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Xiamen | FOC | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||
| Xiamen | XMN | √ | √ | √ | ||||
| Malaysia | BWN | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Malaysia | KCH | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Malaysia | LBU | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Malaysia | PVG | √ | √ | |||||
| SilkAir | SIN | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| China Eastern | PVG | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||
| Malindo | KCH | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Singapore | SIN | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Scoot | SIN | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
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