Cheap flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $116
AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Sun, Aug 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is currently $116
Cheapest one-way flight $59
AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Jul 1
The cheapest one-way flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is currently $59
Last-minute weekend getaway $166
AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is currently $166
Cheapest business class flights $529
Batik Air 1 stop 6 hr Fri, Jul 10 — Sun, Jul 12
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is currently $529
Fastest flight 2 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu takes 2 hr 20 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 Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically September.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $85–150
September
Most expensive
Typical prices: $130–240

Popular airlines from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu

  • AirAsia
    Nonstop
    from $116
    Typical price: $85–215
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    JHB - BKI Every day
    803 weekly connecting flights
    JHB - BKI Every day
  • Batik Air
    from $276
    Typical price: $135–235
    77 weekly connecting flights
    JHB - BKI Every day
  • Malaysia Airlines
    from $386
    Typical price: $250–490
    51 weekly connecting flights
    JHB - BKI Every day
  • Firefly
    from $236
    Typical price: $195–400
    4 weekly connecting flights
    JHB - BKI Every Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Johor Bahru

  • Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB)
    Johor Bahru Malaysia 36 min 12 mi
  • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
    Singapore Singapore 41 min 17 mi
  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
    Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 3 hr 25 min 167 mi
  • Malacca International Airport (MKZ)
    Malacca Malaysia 2 hr 24 min 117 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 Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu

The cheapest flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $85 to $150.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $116. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is $116, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is $276, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is $386, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 3.
  • The cheapest Firefly flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is $236, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu starts at $116 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $59 and departs on Wed, Jul 1.
2 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu.

In terms of nonstop flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 21 nonstop flights and 803 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu are:
  • Batik Air offers 77 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
  • Malaysia Airlines offers 51 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
  • Firefly offers 4 connecting flights per week. Firefly flies from Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $116. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is $116, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is $276, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is $386, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 3.
  • The cheapest Firefly flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is $236, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
AirAsia flies direct from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu.
  • There are 21 AirAsia direct flights from Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu at price $166 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
AirAsia flies direct from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu.
  • There are 21 AirAsia direct flights from Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu start at $116 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2 with AirAsia.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu start at $529 from Fri, Jul 10 to Sun, Jul 12 with Batik Air.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu start at $116 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2.
To book business class trips from Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu starts at $166 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with AirAsia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu at price $166 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Johor Bahru 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.

Search more flights

Popular trips from Johor Bahru

  1. Tokyo
    $563
    Jun 27 — Jun 29
    1 stop 9 hr 50 min Batik Air
  2. Paris
    $805
    Jun 4 — Jun 7
    2 stops 23 hr 20 min Emirates, Batik Air
  3. Hong Kong
    $366
    Oct 30 — Nov 1
    1 stop 26 hr 45 min Batik Air
  4. Cape Town
    $1,115
    May 14 — May 18
    2 stops 50 hr 55 min Emirates, Malaysia Airlines

Find cheap flights from Johor Bahru to anywhere

Find cheap flights on popular routes