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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:40 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 12:55 am.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 40m, covering 1,012 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu range from $83 to $150, with an average of $107 over the past 12 months. Anything below $83 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $107 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $95 round-trip via Sibu (SBW), compared to $107 for nonstop.

Malaysia Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Firefly has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights are:

• Malaysia Airlines: 89% on time
• Firefly: 74% on time
• AirAsia: 62% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 74% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $4–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Batik Air and Firefly. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights, with 44% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, evening flights for 17%, and night flights for 8%.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $83, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 15m.

One-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Sibu (SBW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Miri (MYY) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $103 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $116, a difference of $13.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Kota Kinabalu. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Malaysia Airlines
• Batik Air
• Firefly

Flying via Sandakan (SDK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 14m, compared with 5h 40m via Tawau (TWU) and 8h 13m via Sibu (SBW).

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection
• AirAsia: offers free seat selection
• Batik Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Batik Air: 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.

For those who are being dropped off at the airport, you can use the Long-Term Car Park for free (up to 30 minutes) to set down, and from there you can take one of the regularly-running shuttle buses to the main terminal. If you’re driving to the airport and want to leave your car there for the duration of your trip, the car park costs RM 32 per day approx.

From the airport, you can take either a taxi or a bus to Kota Kinabalu. Taxis operate on a coupon system so you don’t have to worry about the meter during your trip. You can purchase a coupon at the desk on Level 1 for a set price of RM 30 approx. Alternatively, you can take the bus, with a one-way ticket costing RM 5 approx.

There are two Plaza Premium Lounges that you can access for a fee. The one for domestic flights is located in the domestic terminal near gate A10. Inside, you’ll find plenty of comfortable seating, good Wi-Fi, and complimentary food and drink. Shower facilities are also available. Prices start at RM 160 approx. for 2hr.