Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $164
AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Mon, Jul 13
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu is currently $164
Cheapest one-way flight $68
AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 2
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu is currently $68
Last-minute weekend getaway $228
AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu is currently $228
Cheapest business class flights $576
Batik Air 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Sun, Jun 21
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu is currently $576
Fastest flight 2 hr 35 min The fastest nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu 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 Kinabalu to Kota Bharu is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically September.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $105–220
September
Most expensive
Typical prices: $155–285

Popular airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu

  • AirAsia
    Nonstop
    from $189
    Typical price: $145–285
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    BKI - KBR Every Tue, Thu, Sat
    742 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - KBR Every day
  • Batik Air
    from $275
    Typical price: $140–260
    83 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - KBR Every day
  • Malaysia Airlines
    from $372
    Typical price: $295–560
    76 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - KBR Every day
  • Firefly
    from $177
    Typical price: $185–455
    2 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - KBR Every Tue, Wed
  • Scoot
    1 weekly connecting flight
    BKI - KBR Every Sat

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 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu

The cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $105 to $220.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $164. 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 Kota Bharu is $189, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu is $275, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu is $372, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Firefly flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu is $177, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu starts at $164 from Thu, Jul 9 to Mon, Jul 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $68 and departs on Thu, Jul 2.
2 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu.
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 Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu.

In terms of nonstop flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 3 nonstop flights and 742 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu are:
  • Batik Air offers 83 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) .
  • Malaysia Airlines offers 76 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) .
  • Firefly offers 2 connecting flights per week. Firefly flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) .
  • Scoot offers 1 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $164. 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 Kota Bharu is $189, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu is $275, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu is $372, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Firefly flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu is $177, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 6.
AirAsia flies direct from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu.
  • There are 3 AirAsia direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu 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 Kinabalu and Kota Bharu at price $228 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
AirAsia flies direct from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu.
  • There are 3 AirAsia direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu 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 Kinabalu to Kota Bharu 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 Kinabalu to Kota Bharu, 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 Kota Bharu start at $576 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 21 with Batik Air.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu start at $164 from Thu, Jul 9 to Mon, Jul 13.
To book business class trips from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu, 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 Kota Bharu starts at $228 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with AirAsia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu at price $228 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Bharu, 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.

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