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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu 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 Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 14
Firefly Logo
6:25 am - 9:15 amPEN-BKI
2h 50mnonstop
Firefly Logo
10:20 am - 1:10 pmBKI-PEN
2h 50mnonstop
$90Firefly
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Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 9:15 amPEN-BKI
2h 50mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 12:45 pmBKI-PEN
7h 25m1 stop
$91Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Malaysia Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 11:40 pmPEN-BKI
5h 50m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 5:05 pmBKI-PEN
9h 45m1 stop
$94Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 10:45 pmPEN-BKI
2h 50mnonstop
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5:20 am - 10:05 amBKI-PEN
4h 45m1 stop
$96Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
AirAsia Logo
7:55 pm - 10:45 pmPEN-BKI
2h 50mnonstop
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11:20 am - 2:00 pmBKI-PEN
2h 40mnonstop
$97AirAsia
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
AirAsia Logo
2:25 pm - 5:15 pmPEN-BKI
2h 50mnonstop
AirAsia Logo
11:20 am - 2:00 pmBKI-PEN
2h 40mnonstop
$100AirAsia
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Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 6
Malaysia Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 8:10 pmPEN-BKI
24h 15m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 11:00 pmBKI-PEN
26h 10m1 stop
$102Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 10
AirAsia Logo
7:55 pm - 10:45 pmPEN-BKI
2h 50mnonstop
AirAsia Logo
4:50 pm - 7:30 pmBKI-PEN
2h 40mnonstop
$103AirAsia
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Sun, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 26
Batik Air Logo
9:00 am - 7:30 pmPEN-BKI
10h 30m1 stop
Batik Air Logo
7:00 am - 8:00 amBKI-PEN
25h 00m1 stop
$154Batik Air
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 5
Batik Air Logo
6:00 am - 10:00 pmPEN-BKI
16h 00m1 stop
Batik Air Logo
7:00 am - 9:20 amBKI-PEN
26h 20m1 stop
$157Batik Air
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Firefly
Cheapest • from $90 (round-trip)
Firefly
Best reviews • 7.8 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
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Airline reviews
Airline reviews
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When to book
8 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 11% price drop
May
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Cheapest round-trip
$90
Overall average: $93
Firefly
Mon 10/13Tue 10/14
PEN - BKI • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$48
Typical prices: $41-64
AirAsia
Wed 10/8
PEN - BKI • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights

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

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

For Penang to Kota Kinabalu, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Kota Kinabalu back to Penang, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Penang 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 Penang to Kota Kinabalu is April, where tickets cost $89 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $129 and $115 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $127, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, 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 Penang to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$48
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Penang to Kota Kinabalu 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 Penang to Kota Kinabalu

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu was $48 for a one-way ticket and $90 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, Firefly or Malaysia Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu are Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. With an average price for the route of $93 and an overall rating of 7.8, Firefly is the most popular choice. Malaysia Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $111 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Penang 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 Penang 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 Penang with another airline. Booking your flights between Penang 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 Penang 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 Penang 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 Penang to Kota Kinabalu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $42 or less one-way and $127 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Penang 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 Penang 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 31 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Crew
7.2Food
6.3Entertainment
7.6Boarding
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.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

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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