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Kota Kinabalu.$52 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 May, returning Sun, 11 May.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Mon, 5 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 11 May, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $52, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$53 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Jun, returning Thu, 19 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $53, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$53 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct, returning Sun, 2 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $53, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$53 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Aug, returning Tue, 12 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $53, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$53 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Jul, returning Sun, 3 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $53, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$53 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $53, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$54 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr, returning Mon, 5 May.Return flight with Firefly and AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Firefly departs from Kuching on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 5 May, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $54, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$54 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep, returning Sun, 28 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From $54, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $61
May
from $52
Jun
from $53
Jul
from $53
Aug
from $53
Sep
from $54
Oct
from $54
Nov
from $55
Dec
from $56
Jan
from $56
Feb
from $57
Mar
from $56

Direct flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

Kuching to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Kinabalu.

Kuching to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$52
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 30 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week42

Finding cheap flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is $52. 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.
1 hour and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly fly direct from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.
As of April 2025, there are 42 flights per week flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuching Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Monday, 5 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 30 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 Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Travelling from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Kuching International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Kuching and Kota Kinabalu share the same timezone, UTC+8.

  • Flights from KCH to BKI start at 07:00 — the earliest with AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 23:05 with Firefly. Overall, there are 180 weekly Kuching International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your KCH to BKI flight.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • AirAsia has direct flights from Kuching International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Kota Kinabalu — and maybe even more of Malaysia if time allows.

  • AirAsia is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • AirAsia is the most punctual carrier that operates KCH to BKI flights, with 76.24% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kuching International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between KCH and BKI include:

    • Miri Airport

    • Sibu Airport

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • Currently, $26 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kuching International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $52. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KCH to BKI.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuching International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from KCH to BKI couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kuching International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Handy information about Kuching International Airport (KCH)

  • Of the flights that depart from Kuching International Airport, 75.33% land on schedule at their destination.

  • To get to Kuching International Airport from central Kuching, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near KCH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kuching International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport to the centre of Kota Kinabalu has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Kuching International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kota Kinabalu. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Kuching International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KCH to BKI around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • You've visited Kota Kinabalu, now it's time to explore other corners of Malaysia. Journey around 225 kilometres east to Sandakan to check off its top attractions. From Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), your itinerary will be busy.

  • Tawau is another must-experience destination in Malaysia and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. No journey is complete without seeing Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..

Plan the rest of your trip from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.