Find Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to George Town

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$136	AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is currently $136
Cheapest one-way flight	$68	AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is currently $68
Last-minute weekend getaway	$240	AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is currently $240
Cheapest business class flights	$539	Batik Air 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Mon, Jun 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is currently $539

Fastest flight	2 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town takes 2 hr 40 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 Kota Kinabalu to George Town is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

July Cheapest	Typical prices: $80–180
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $125–235

Popular airlines from Kota Kinabalu to George Town

AirAsia

Nonstop

from $136

Typical price: $110–210

10 weekly nonstop flights

BKI - PEN Every day

273 weekly connecting flights

BKI - PEN Every day
Malaysia Airlines

from $351

Typical price: $160–450

113 weekly connecting flights

BKI - PEN Every day
Batik Air

from $275

Typical price: $135–240

64 weekly connecting flights

BKI - PEN Every day
China Southern

from $4,778

Typical price: $4,650–4,750

18 weekly connecting flights

BKI - PEN Every day
Hong Kong Express

14 weekly connecting flights

BKI - PEN Every day
Scoot

10 weekly connecting flights

BKI - PEN Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

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

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 34 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 56 min 178 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kota Kinabalu to George Town

The cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to George Town are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $80 to $180.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $136. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $68.

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

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is $136, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is $351, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is $275, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is $4,778, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town starts at $136 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $68 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.

2 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Kota Kinabalu to George Town.

Tropical Penang is hot year-round with a short dry season Jan–Feb. The rest of the year is wet, with the heaviest rain falling Sep–Nov. The busiest month is Dec. Notable annual events include the lively Hindu festival Thaipusam (Jan), Chinese New Year (dates vary), and the Hungry Ghost Festival (dates vary), a carnivalesque Chinese celebration that lasts a month.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kota Kinabalu to George Town.
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 Kinabalu to George Town 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 Kinabalu to George Town.

In terms of nonstop flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 10 nonstop flights and 273 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .

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

Malaysia Airlines offers 113 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
Batik Air offers 64 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
China Southern offers 18 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
Hong Kong Express offers 14 connecting flights per week. Hong Kong Express flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .
Scoot offers 10 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $136. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $68.

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

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is $136, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is $351, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is $275, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is $4,778, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.

AirAsia flies direct from Kota Kinabalu to George Town.

There are 10 AirAsia direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to George Town 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 Kota Kinabalu and George Town at price $240 is offered by AirAsia from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

AirAsia flies direct from Kota Kinabalu to George Town.

There are 10 AirAsia direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to George Town 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 Kota Kinabalu to George Town on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and George Town start at $136 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5 with AirAsia.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kota Kinabalu to George Town, 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 Kinabalu and George Town start at $539 from Thu, Jun 18 to Mon, Jun 22 with Batik Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and George Town start at $136 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5.

To book business class trips from Kota Kinabalu to George Town, 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 Kinabalu and George Town starts at $240 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with AirAsia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kota Kinabalu and George Town at price $240 is offered by AirAsia from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to George Town, 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.