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Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang (BKI-PEN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Penang

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BKI-PEN
2h 50mnonstop
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PEN-BKI
2h 50mnonstop
Firefly
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AirAsia Logo
BKI-PEN
2h 40mnonstop
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PEN-BKI
2h 50mnonstop
AirAsia
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Malaysia Airlines Logo
BKI-PEN
2h 50mnonstop
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PEN-BKI
2h 50mnonstop
Malaysia Airlines
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Everything you should know

When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 18% price drop
September
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
Firefly
Thu 9/11
BKI - PEN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
Firefly
Thu 9/11
BKI - PEN • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kota Kinabalu to Penang flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Penang, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang is April, where tickets cost $82 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $130 and $129 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $96 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.

When to book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Penang based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kota Kinabalu and Penang?

    A passport is not required to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Penang.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kota Kinabalu to Penang flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Kota Kinabalu and Penang.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

    There are nonstop flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Penang from Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Penang with an airline and back to Kota Kinabalu with another airline. Booking your flights between Kota Kinabalu and PEN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Penang from Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $48 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Penang?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kota Kinabalu to Penang Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Penang Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kota Kinabalu to Penang Intl

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly

AirAsia, Firefly

Tuesday

AirAsia, Firefly

AirAsia, Firefly

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly

AirAsia, Firefly

Thursday

AirAsia, Firefly

AirAsia, Firefly

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly

AirAsia, Firefly

Saturday

AirAsia, Firefly

AirAsia, Firefly

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly

AirAsia, Firefly

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Direct returns

Penang Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly

AirAsia, Firefly

Tuesday

AirAsia, Firefly

AirAsia, Firefly

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly

AirAsia, Firefly

Thursday

AirAsia, Firefly

AirAsia, Firefly

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly

AirAsia, Firefly

Saturday

AirAsia, Firefly

AirAsia, Firefly

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly

AirAsia, Firefly

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Kota Kinabalu to Penang

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Penang. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kota Kinabalu to Penang? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
AirAsiaOverall score based on 215 reviews
5.7Entertainment
6.9Boarding
6.7Comfort
7.4Crew
6.3Food
Airline reviews

Fast Pass but delay at Check-In Counter. Limited Counter when there are alot of ppls Check-In

10.0 ExcellentJamaludin, Jul 2025KUL - YIA
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Fast Pass but delay at Check-In Counter. Limited Counter when there are alot of ppls Check-In

We were told that flight was delayed by 20 mins, but it left close to an hour late. But they did make it up and arrived early; it's just very difficult to keep waiting when it's a late flight. Food was mediocre.

The flight has been delayed for nearly an hour, yet neither the captain nor the chief steward made an effort to explain the reason for the delay or offer any apologies to the passengers.

We recently flew with AirAsia and encountered several issues. Our flight was delayed by over an hour, and both boarding and takeoff were postponed without any prior notification. Although we eventually realized there was a delay on our own, the crew did inform us afterward. To make up for lost time, the pilot took off at high speed, resulting in some turbulent moments that were quite scary. Despite these challenges, the cabin crew did an excellent job managing the situation and easing the inconvenience. Overall, while the delays and turbulence made for a stressful experience, I appreciated the crew’s efforts to keep us as comfortable as possible.

I had a wonderful experience with this company. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our pilot was skilled and clearly experienced. The value for the price was excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

Very quick turn around, plane was in good condition, alles paletti.

My flight boarding was interrupted as gate staff said I needed visa in advance for Vietnam....

Instead of landing we had to go around and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport instead of Subang. Then we had to restart and arrived over 2.5 hrs late

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

Boarding was nuts. Gate change. Delayed. No communication from gate staff. They seemed lost. Rest of the flight went well

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