Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
Looking for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
KUL - BKI
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 7,500 Pts + $22.9
2026-11-07
KUL - BKI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $22.9
2026-11-08
KUL - BKI
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $22.9
2026-11-09
KUL - BKI
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 7,500 Pts + $22.9
2026-11-10
KUL - BKI
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $22.9
2026-11-11
KUL - BKI
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $22.9
Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flight facts
Distance
1,012 mi
1,629 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Kota Kinabalu is in the same time zone as Kuala Lumpur.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
KUL · Kuala Lumpur Intl
Airports in Kota Kinabalu
BKI · Kota Kinabalu Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Kuala Lumpur - Sandakan · Sandakan is 138 mi from Kota Kinabalu
Flights Kuala Lumpur - Tawau · Tawau is 181 mi from Kota Kinabalu
Premium cabin flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
KUL - BKI
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 15,000 Pts + $22.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
KUL - BKI
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $22.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
KUL - BKI
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 15,000 Pts + $22.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
KUL - BKI
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $22.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
KUL - BKI
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 15,000 Pts + $22.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
KUL - BKI
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $22.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.
Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu are about 1,012 miles (1,629 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,012-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Kota Kinabalu is in the same time zone as Kuala Lumpur.
Departures from Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL). Arrivals in Kota Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu Intl (BKI).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Kota Kinabalu, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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