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

• Earliest: departs at 7:50 am and lands at 9:14 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 10:29 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

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

A nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching takes 1h 24m, covering 498 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.

Round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching range from $66 to $125, with an average of $94 over the past 12 months. Anything below $66 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $94 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $93 round-trip, compared to $114 via a layover through Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN).

AirAsia is the only airline operating Kota Kinabalu to Kuching flights. 70% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $7–$60 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Kuching flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $66, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

Kuching Airport (KCH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $41 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Avis
• Agtran
• IX Rental

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching usually depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and arrive at Kuching (KCH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuching route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

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

• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Miri (MYY) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Sibu (SBW) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $80 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $106, a difference of $26.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only AirAsia operates flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.

Flying via Sibu (SBW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 49m, compared with 5h 58m via Miri (MYY) and 13h 06m via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN).

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 always check the fare details before booking.