Find Cheap Flights from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu (KBR - BKI)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$153	AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Sun, Aug 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu is currently $153
Cheapest one-way flight	$65	AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 9	The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu is currently $65
Last-minute weekend getaway	$224	AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu is currently $224
Cheapest business class flights	$574	Batik Air 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Sun, Jun 21	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu is currently $574

Fastest flight	2 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu takes 2 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically September.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $100–225
September Most expensive	Typical prices: $155–265

Popular airlines from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu

AirAsia

Nonstop

from $186

Typical price: $145–275

3 weekly nonstop flights

KBR - BKI Every Tue, Thu, Sat

594 weekly connecting flights

KBR - BKI Every day
Malaysia Airlines

from $392

Typical price: $285–530

97 weekly connecting flights

KBR - BKI Every day
Batik Air

from $275

Typical price: $140–250

61 weekly connecting flights

KBR - BKI Every day
Scoot

2 weekly connecting flights

KBR - BKI Every Thu, Sun

Popular airports near Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)

Kota Bharu Malaysia 19 min 4 mi
Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)

Kuala Terengganu Malaysia 2 hr 44 min 78 mi
Penang International Airport (PEN)

Penang Malaysia 5 hr 25 min 147 mi
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)

Ipoh Malaysia 5 hr 23 min 133 mi

Popular airports near Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Kota Kinabalu Malaysia 13 min 3 mi
Labuan Airport (LBU)

Labuan Malaysia 3 hr 57 min 73 mi
Lawas Airport (LWY)

Lawas Malaysia 3 hr 25 min 91 mi
Miri Airport (MYY)

Miri Malaysia 6 hr 41 min 183 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu

The cheapest flights from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $100 to $225.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $153. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $65.

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

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu is $186, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu is $392, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu is $275, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu starts at $153 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $65 and departs on Thu, Jul 9.

2 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu.

In terms of nonstop flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 3 nonstop flights and 594 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu are:

Malaysia Airlines offers 97 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Batik Air offers 61 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Scoot offers 2 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $153. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $65.

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

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu is $186, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu is $392, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu is $275, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.

AirAsia flies direct from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 3 AirAsia direct flights from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu at price $224 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

AirAsia flies direct from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 3 AirAsia direct flights from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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

Direct flights from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu are only available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu start at $574 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 21 with Batik Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu start at $153 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2.

To book business class trips from Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu starts at $224 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with AirAsia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu at price $224 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Kota Bharu 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.