Find Cheap Flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu (KCH - BKI)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$89	AirAsia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Sun, Jul 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is currently $89
Cheapest one-way flight	$45	AirAsia Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is currently $45
Last-minute weekend getaway	$115	AirAsia Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is currently $115
Cheapest business class flights	$731	Batik Air 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is currently $731

Fastest flight	1 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu takes 1 hr 25 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $45–120
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $75–185

Popular airlines from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

AirAsia

Nonstop

from $89

Typical price: $50–130

25 weekly nonstop flights

KCH - BKI Every day

335 weekly connecting flights

KCH - BKI Every day
Malaysia Airlines

from $360

Typical price: $95–610

116 weekly connecting flights

KCH - BKI Every day
Batik Air

from $315

Typical price: $100–285

53 weekly connecting flights

KCH - BKI Every day
AirBorneo

12 weekly connecting flights

KCH - BKI Every day
Scoot

10 weekly connecting flights

KCH - BKI Every day
Royal Brunei

Typical price: $225–780

2 weekly connecting flights

KCH - BKI Every Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Kuching

Kuching International Airport (KCH)

Kuching Malaysia 16 min 5 mi
Sibu Airport (SBW)

Sibu Malaysia 4 hr 59 min 122 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

The cheapest flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $45 to $120.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $89. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $45.

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

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is $89, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is $360, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is $315, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 12.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu starts at $89 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $45 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.

1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Kuching 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 Kuching 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 Kuching 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

In terms of nonstop flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 25 nonstop flights and 335 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are:

Malaysia Airlines offers 116 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Batik Air offers 53 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
AirBorneo offers 12 connecting flights per week. AirBorneo flies from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Scoot offers 10 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Royal Brunei offers 2 connecting flights per week. Royal Brunei flies from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $89. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $45.

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

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is $89, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is $360, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is $315, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 12.

AirAsia flies direct from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 25 AirAsia direct flights from Kuching 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 Kuching and Kota Kinabalu at price $115 is offered by AirAsia from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

AirAsia flies direct from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 25 AirAsia direct flights from Kuching 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 Kuching to Kota Kinabalu on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu start at $89 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19 with AirAsia.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kuching 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 Kuching and Kota Kinabalu start at $731 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28 with Batik Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu start at $89 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19.

To book business class trips from Kuching 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 Kuching and Kota Kinabalu starts at $115 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with AirAsia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu at price $115 is offered by AirAsia from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Kuching 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.