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Last minute flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

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Kuala Lumpur Kota Kinabalu

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Fri., 27 Dec. KUL - BKI

Mon., 30 Dec. BKI - KUL

-15 %

$159 $136

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Kuala Lumpur Kota Kinabalu

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Fri., 10 Jan. KUL - BKI

$56 $53

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Kuala Lumpur Kota Kinabalu

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Thu., 02 Jan. KUL - BKI

Wed., 08 Jan. BKI - KUL

$124 $114

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Wed., 08 Jan. KUL - BKI

Sun., 12 Jan. BKI - KUL

$127 $116

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Kuala Lumpur Kota Kinabalu

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Sat., 11 Jan. KUL - BKI

Sat., 18 Jan. BKI - KUL

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$140 $120

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Mon., 13 Jan. KUL - BKI

Sun., 19 Jan. BKI - KUL

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$138 $116

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

120% Trains are 120% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur $1.06

Kota Kinabalu $2.3

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

25% A meal in Kota Kinabalu is 25% cheaper than a meal in Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur $7.07

Kota Kinabalu $5.31

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

60% Taxis are 60% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur $1.77

Kota Kinabalu $2.83

Coffee Regular cappuccino

11% Coffee in Kota Kinabalu is 11% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur $4.51

Kota Kinabalu $4.01

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 2.85 MYR

1 MYR = 0.36 AUD

Last checked on 18 December 2024

Distance: 1622 kms

Kuala Lumpur airports

Kuala Lumpur INTL (KUL) How far from city centre: 46 kms

Kota Kinabalu airports

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

How long does the flight take to go from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

The total flight time between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu is of around 02:39 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,630 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu is $53. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Kota Kinabalu expensive to visit compared to Kuala Lumpur?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Kota Kinabalu costs an average of 2.83 AUD, 60% more expensive than Kuala Lumpur, with a fare of 1.77 AUD, while train tickets costs 117% more in Kota Kinabalu: 2.30 AUD against 1.06 AUD in Kuala Lumpur. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.31 AUD in Kota Kinabalu, 25% less than the 7.07 AUD in Kuala Lumpur. The price of the coffee is around 11% cheaper in Kota Kinabalu, with an average of 4.01 AUD, while in Kuala Lumpur the coffee costs 4.51 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Malaysia may apply when travelling from Kuala Lumpur. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

Which airports have flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?

The main airport route flying between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu is: Kuala Lumpur INTL (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Malaysia Airlines. Air Asia. Batik Air Malaysia.