Find Cheap Flights from George Town to Kota Kinabalu

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from George Town to Kota Kinabalu and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$57	Batik Air 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Sun, Mar 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is currently $57
Cheapest one-way flight	$55	Batik Air 2 stops 33 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is currently $55
Cheapest nonstop flights	$117	AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Sun, Mar 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is currently $117
Last-minute weekend getaway	$94	Batik Air 2 stops 11 hr Fri, Feb 27 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is currently $94
Cheapest business class flights	$567	Batik Air 2 stops 29 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is currently $567

Fastest flight	2 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu takes 2 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $80–195
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $120–230

Popular airlines from George Town to Kota Kinabalu

AirAsia

Nonstop

from $117

Typical price: $100–205

15 weekly nonstop flights

PEN - BKI Every day

322 weekly connecting flights

PEN - BKI Every day
Malaysia Airlines

from $136

Typical price: $135–370

82 weekly connecting flights

PEN - BKI Every day
Batik Air

from $57

Typical price: $120–220

43 weekly connecting flights

PEN - BKI Every day
China Southern

from $4,771

Typical price: $4,750–4,850

21 weekly connecting flights

PEN - BKI Every day
Scoot

15 weekly connecting flights

PEN - BKI Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Shanghai Airlines

14 weekly connecting flights

PEN - BKI Every day

Popular airports near George Town

Penang International Airport (PEN)

Penang Malaysia 23 min 9 mi
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)

Alor Setar Malaysia 1 hr 35 min 54 mi
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)

Ipoh Malaysia 2 hr 6 min 78 mi
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 3 hr 57 min 178 mi

Popular airports near Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Kota Kinabalu Malaysia 12 min 3 mi
Labuan Airport (LBU)

Labuan Malaysia 3 hr 49 min 73 mi
Lawas Airport (LWY)

Lawas Malaysia 3 hr 17 min 91 mi
Miri Airport (MYY)

Miri Malaysia 6 hr 33 min 183 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from George Town to Kota Kinabalu

The cheapest flights from George Town to Kota Kinabalu are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $80 to $195.

The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with Batik Air from $57. The cheapest one-way flight was with Batik Air from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest AirAsia flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $117, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $136, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $57, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest China Southern flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $4,771, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu starts at $57 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $55 and departs on Wed, May 6.

2 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from George Town to Kota Kinabalu.

Peak travel periods are Dec–Feb & Jun–Sep. The tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with a monsoon season Oct–Mar, though rain is always possible. Many shops and restaurants close during Chinese New Year (dates vary) and Hari Raya Puasa (dates vary). Key events include Sabah Fest (May), with traditional music, dance, food and crafts, and the Tadau Ka'amatan rice-harvest festival (May), with rice wine, rituals and a singing competition.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from George Town to Kota Kinabalu.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from George Town to Kota Kinabalu really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from George Town to Kota Kinabalu.

In terms of nonstop flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 15 nonstop flights and 322 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

Other popular airlines flying from George Town to Kota Kinabalu are:

Malaysia Airlines offers 82 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Batik Air offers 43 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
China Southern offers 21 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Scoot offers 15 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Shanghai Airlines offers 14 connecting flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between George Town and Kota Kinabalu.

The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with Batik Air from $57. The cheapest one-way flight was with Batik Air from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest AirAsia flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $117, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $136, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $57, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest China Southern flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $4,771, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.

AirAsia flies direct from George Town to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 15 AirAsia direct flights from George Town to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between George Town and Kota Kinabalu at price $94 is offered by Batik Air from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1.

AirAsia flies direct from George Town to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 15 AirAsia direct flights from George Town to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from George Town to Kota Kinabalu on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between George Town and Kota Kinabalu start at $117 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8 with AirAsia.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from George Town to Kota Kinabalu, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between George Town and Kota Kinabalu start at $567 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2 with Batik Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between George Town and Kota Kinabalu start at $57 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8.

To book business class trips from George Town to Kota Kinabalu, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between George Town and Kota Kinabalu starts at $94 from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1 with Batik Air.

The cheapest last-minute deal between George Town and Kota Kinabalu at price $94 is offered by Batik Air from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from George Town to Kota Kinabalu, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.