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Find the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flights are currently cheapest in July.

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Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM243
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week481

Finding cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah and Kuala Lumpur International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is RM243. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.
As of April 2024, there are 481 flights per week flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur.
The cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur is usually July.
If you're flying from Kota Kinabalu Airport, the cheapest airport near Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International – which is 45.8 km away from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. We've found flights into this airport from RM243.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, 11 July 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kuala Lumpur but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. May is typically the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kuala Lumpur.

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