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$39 Find Cheap Flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

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These are the cheapest deals for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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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2:55 pm - 4:25 pmKCH-BKI
1h 30mnonstop
10:55 pm - 12:15 amBKI-KCH
1h 20mnonstop
Fri, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 15
2:55 pm - 4:25 pmKCH-BKI
1h 30mnonstop
9:25 pm - 10:45 pmBKI-KCH
1h 20mnonstop
Fri, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 16
2:55 pm - 4:25 pmKCH-BKI
1h 30mnonstop
10:55 pm - 12:15 amBKI-KCH
1h 20mnonstop
Fri, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 17
4:00 pm - 10:15 pmKCH-BKI
6h 15m1 stop
8:50 am - 10:10 amBKI-KCH
1h 20mnonstop
$95AirAsia
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Fri, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 12
2:55 pm - 4:25 pmKCH-BKI
1h 30mnonstop
12:50 pm - 2:15 pmBKI-KCH
1h 25mnonstop
$96Malaysia Airlines
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Fri, Jan 3 - Sun, Jan 5
4:00 pm - 10:15 pmKCH-BKI
6h 15m1 stop
10:55 pm - 12:15 amBKI-KCH
1h 20mnonstop
$103AirAsia
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Fri, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 17
4:00 pm - 10:15 pmKCH-BKI
6h 15m1 stop
8:10 pm - 11:55 pmBKI-KCH
3h 45m1 stop
$115AirAsia
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Fri, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 13
3:35 pm - 5:05 pmKCH-BKI
1h 30mnonstop
10:55 am - 3:45 pmBKI-KCH
4h 50m1 stop
$159Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 17
2:55 pm - 4:25 pmKCH-BKI
1h 30mnonstop
10:55 am - 3:45 pmBKI-KCH
4h 50m1 stop
$180Malaysia Airlines
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Fri, Jan 3 - Sun, Jan 5
4:00 pm - 8:35 pmKCH-BKI
4h 35m2 stops
10:55 pm - 12:15 amBKI-KCH
1h 20mnonstop
Fri, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 18
7:30 pm - 9:00 pmKCH-BKI
1h 30mnonstop
$39AirAsia
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Thu, Nov 28
11:05 pm - 12:35 amKCH-BKI
1h 30mnonstop
$48Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, Oct 20
12:05 pm - 8:35 pmKCH-BKI
8h 30m2 stops
$115Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, Nov 28
10:25 am - 5:05 pmKCH-BKI
6h 40m1 stop
$166Malaysia Airlines
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Wed, Nov 27
10:25 am - 5:05 pmKCH-BKI
6h 40m1 stop
$181Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, Dec 2
5:45 am - 1:55 pmKCH-BKI
8h 10m1 stop
$311Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, Nov 28
1:30 pm - 12:55 amKCH-BKI
11h 25m1 stop
$329Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, Nov 28
2:55 pm - 4:25 pmKCH-BKI
1h 30mnonstop
10:55 pm - 12:15 amBKI-KCH
1h 20mnonstop
Fri, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 15
2:55 pm - 4:25 pmKCH-BKI
1h 30mnonstop
9:25 pm - 10:45 pmBKI-KCH
1h 20mnonstop
Fri, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 16
2:55 pm - 4:25 pmKCH-BKI
1h 30mnonstop
10:55 pm - 12:15 amBKI-KCH
1h 20mnonstop
Fri, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 17
2:55 pm - 4:25 pmKCH-BKI
1h 30mnonstop
12:50 pm - 2:15 pmBKI-KCH
1h 25mnonstop
$96Malaysia Airlines
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Fri, Jan 3 - Sun, Jan 5

Flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of all flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Kuching, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is August, where tickets cost $48 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and December, where the average cost of tickets is $71 and $65 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 166 days before departure.

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Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$39
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu was $39 for a one-way ticket and $77 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    Kuching and Kota Kinabalu are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Kuching from Kuching and will be arriving at Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Kuching 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    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 Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Kuching with another airline. Booking your flights between Kuching and BKI 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    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 Kota Kinabalu from Kuching up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $32 or less one-way and $56 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kuching Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Kota Kinabalu to Kuching

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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Top airlines flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu? 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.
7.8
FireflyOverall score based on 26 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.0Food
8.0Crew
6.3Entertainment
7.4Boarding
Airline reviews

They used the ATR 72-500 for the route and I love it.

10.0 ExcellentAndrew, Oct 2024JHB - SZB
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They used the ATR 72-500 for the route and I love it.

Delayed 7 hours plus. Given $15 worth of meal at Subway but it was actually we can only choose 1 set meal instead of $15 of anything. The staff at subway weren’t happy to serve huge group of us. No detailed explanation given by the airline and we just have to keep looking for information at the departure tv screen.

Was all very easy, from buying the ticket online to walking stratup to the check-in desk, helpful and friendly checkin staff, punctual take off, good standard of aircraft, luggage was waiting by the time I had cleared immigration. Thumbs up all round.

No frills, basic flight in a puddle jumper. I wasn’t expecting refreshments nor entertainment. Everything was efficient, and everyone was pleasant.

The only problem was that I bought ticket on a third party app but I have to pay extra luggage cost, because of in their system different from my bought ticket. Every other was perfect

I don’t like the sour face of the check in staff at Penang international airport, front desk service provider should be more friendly n smiles always 😊

It was delayed for more than 1 hour due to LIMA when many planes landed & took-off at the same time. It could ve been better if the pilot or crew informed us every few minutes so that we know what’s going on.

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

Premium check in was worth it. Boarding process was a little chaotic. Seats were super cramped and I am less than 80kg and 180cm

It was good. The FACE check in at KLIA2 was not working.

should remind people who cough must wear the mask. A few persons surrounding keep coughing.

The flight delay... but bus from the airport be on time

Bad experience, delay like no tomorrow. Original schedule departure time at 9:30pm, delayed until 12:05am only depart.

Great. Very satisfied with a direct flight from Penang back to HK international. Stewards in the cabin were very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to fly with Air Asia in the future.

Second time flying on AirAsia. They’re fine for a low cost carrier, so I don’t expect high level hospitality. They could have informed us that the flight would be delayed even if by a few minutes, instead of the passengers asking the gate agents why we’re not boarding 8 minutes before takeoff. And given some of the passengers on this particular flight were problematic, the crew did great handling such people.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/28Thu
nonstopAirAsia
1h 30mKCH-BKI
$39
10/20Sun
nonstopMalaysia Airlines
1h 30mKCH-BKI
$48
11/28Thu
2 stopsMalaysia Airlines
8h 30mKCH-BKI
$115
11/27Wed
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
6h 40mKCH-BKI
$166
12/2Mon
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
6h 40mKCH-BKI
$181
11/28Thu
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
8h 10mKCH-BKI
$311
11/28Thu
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
11h 25mKCH-BKI
$329

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