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Cheap flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (KCH - BKI) from $38

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KCH — BKI
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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The best prices from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or October, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuching (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$915

One-way from

$38
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 36% on the overall cost on flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, book at least 52 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 61% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $60 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $87.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Kota Kinabalu. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuching in November are about $55 on average during November, but can be found for as low as $27.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KCH to BKI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 7/208:25 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mAirAsia
Thu 7/258:50 amBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 6/6$66
Fri 7/57:00 amKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Mon 7/811:10 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 6/5$70
Sat 7/208:25 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mAirAsia
Thu 7/253:20 pmBKI - KCH
1 stop4h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 6/6$79
Fri 7/59:15 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mAirAsia
Mon 7/87:00 amBKI - KCH
1 stop4h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 6/5$81
Fri 7/59:10 amKCH - BKI
1 stop13h 35mAirAsia
Mon 7/87:00 amBKI - KCH
1 stop4h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 6/5$94
Sat 7/207:50 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop13h 20mAirAsia
Thu 7/253:05 pmBKI - KCH
1 stop9h 10mAirAsia
Deal found 6/6$110
Sat 7/205:30 pmKCH - BKI
2 stops8h 30mAirAsia
Thu 7/253:05 pmBKI - KCH
1 stop5h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 6/6$139
Fri 7/59:10 amKCH - BKI
1 stop13h 35mAirAsia
Mon 7/88:35 pmBKI - KCH
2 stops12h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 6/5$142
Fri 7/510:15 pmKCH - BKI
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/86:00 amBKI - KCH
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$162

Kuching to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 7/208:25 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mAirAsia
Thu 7/258:50 amBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 6/6$66
Fri 7/57:00 amKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Mon 7/811:10 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 6/5$70
Sat 7/208:25 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mAirAsia
Thu 7/253:20 pmBKI - KCH
1 stop4h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 6/6$79
Fri 7/59:15 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mAirAsia
Mon 7/87:00 amBKI - KCH
1 stop4h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 6/5$81
Fri 11/16:05 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 11/89:00 pmBKI - KCH
Nonstop1h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/6$87
Fri 7/59:10 amKCH - BKI
1 stop13h 35mAirAsia
Mon 7/87:00 amBKI - KCH
1 stop4h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 6/5$94
Sat 7/207:50 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop13h 20mAirAsia
Thu 7/253:05 pmBKI - KCH
1 stop9h 10mAirAsia
Deal found 6/6$110
Fri 11/16:05 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 11/84:05 pmBKI - KCH
1 stop6h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/6$123
Sat 7/205:30 pmKCH - BKI
2 stops8h 30mAirAsia
Thu 7/253:05 pmBKI - KCH
1 stop5h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 6/6$139

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuching

Search for one-way flight options from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights by using the search form above.
Fri 7/59:15 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 6/5$38
Mon 12/26:05 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/6$44
Mon 6/246:05 pmKCH - BKI
Nonstop1h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/6$45
Fri 7/59:10 amKCH - BKI
1 stop13h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 6/5$51
Mon 12/24:20 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop5h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/6$78
Sat 6/296:00 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop5h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/6$110
Tue 6/253:15 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop5h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/6$124
Fri 6/286:00 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop5h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/6$138
Mon 6/243:15 pmKCH - BKI
1 stop5h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/6$151

Find flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$66 - $162

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Price

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Sat 7/20

Nonstop1h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7/25

Nonstop1h 25m

$66

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Fri 7/5

Nonstop1h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/8

Nonstop1h 25m

$70

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Sat 7/20

Nonstop1h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7/25

1 stop4h 40m

$79

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Fri 7/5

Nonstop1h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/8

1 stop4h 40m

$81

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Fri 11/1

Nonstop1h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/8

Nonstop1h 20m

$87

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Fri 7/5

1 stop13h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/8

1 stop4h 40m

$94

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Sat 7/20

1 stop13h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7/25

1 stop9h 10m

$110

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Sat 7/20

2 stops8h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7/25

1 stop5h 30m

$139

KuchingKota Kinabalu

KCH - BKI

KCHBKI

Kuching

Fri 7/5

2 stops20h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/8

1 stop6h 05m

$162

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

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Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKI

Temperature

78.8 - 80.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
371 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
371 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
371 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

AirAsia
6.8
Okay
246 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
371 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Kuching. Booking flights from Kuching (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights to Kota Kinabalu from 2 different airlines. 1h 25m is how long a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • Can I find flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on AirAsia for just $66, but on average you can expect to pay $136.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 3 direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is less than $74.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Tuesday, Thursday.

  • How popular is this Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

    Within the past month, 27 users have taken a look at flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How many flights depart from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu on average per day?

    On average, you can expect to see 2 flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu a day.
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  • How long is the flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are many flights that can get you from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in 1h 30m. Fly via AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 502 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    According to our current data, AirAsia ($66), and Malaysia Airlines ($87) offers the cheapest pricing from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are AirAsia (89%), Malaysia Airlines (66%) and Firefly (63%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    While on average a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is generally $54, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $25. When looking at the most popular route, (Kuching - Kota Kinabalu), you can expect to pay $44 for that flight.

  • What does KCH to BKI mean?

    Great question - KCH to BKI just means Kuching Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight deals updated?

    The Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

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Hourly flight availability from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

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Weekly flight availability from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

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