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Only AirAsia operates flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu.

Flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $126 round-trip, compared to $165 via a layover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $7–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia and Scoot. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

One-stop flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 97% of one-stop connections
• Kuching (KCH) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) - 1% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $121 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $133, a difference of $12. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu:

• Earliest: departs at 9:10 am and lands at 11:30 am
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 10:30 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 43% above the route average of $129. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 20m, covering 903 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $170, which is 119% above the typical average for this route.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kuching (KCH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 17m, compared with 10h 14m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 17h 09m via Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• keddy by Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• KK Rent A Car
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu range from $95 to $180, with an average of $129 over the past 12 months. Anything below $95 counts as a good deal.