Find Cheap Flights from George Town to Kota Kinabalu

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$136	AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Mon, Jul 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is currently $136
Cheapest one-way flight	$68	AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest one-way flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is currently $68
Last-minute weekend getaway	$189	AirAsia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is currently $189
Cheapest business class flights	$539	Batik Air 1 stop 18 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is currently $539

Fastest flight	2 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu takes 2 hr 50 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 George Town to Kota Kinabalu is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $80–185
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $120–245

Popular airlines from George Town to Kota Kinabalu

AirAsia

Nonstop

from $136

Typical price: $110–215

10 weekly nonstop flights

PEN - BKI Every day

291 weekly connecting flights

PEN - BKI Every day
Malaysia Airlines

from $351

Typical price: $160–440

112 weekly connecting flights

PEN - BKI Every day
Batik Air

from $246

Typical price: $130–235

85 weekly connecting flights

PEN - BKI Every day
China Southern

from $4,778

Typical price: $4,650–4,750

18 weekly connecting flights

PEN - BKI Every day
Hong Kong Express

14 weekly connecting flights

PEN - BKI Every day
Scoot

10 weekly connecting flights

PEN - BKI Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun

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

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 George Town to Kota Kinabalu

The cheapest flights from George Town to Kota Kinabalu are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $80 to $185.

The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu 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 George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $136, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 20.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $351, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $246, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 14.
The cheapest China Southern flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $4,778, flying from May 8 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu starts at $136 from Thu, Jul 16 to Mon, Jul 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $68 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.

2 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from George Town 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 George Town 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 George Town 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 George Town to Kota Kinabalu.

In terms of nonstop flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 10 nonstop flights and 291 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

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

Malaysia Airlines offers 112 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Batik Air offers 85 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
China Southern offers 18 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Hong Kong Express offers 14 connecting flights per week. Hong Kong Express flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Scoot offers 10 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu 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 George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $136, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 20.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $351, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $246, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 14.
The cheapest China Southern flight from George Town to Kota Kinabalu is $4,778, flying from May 8 to May 10.

AirAsia flies direct from George Town to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 10 AirAsia direct flights from George Town 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 George Town and Kota Kinabalu at price $189 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

AirAsia flies direct from George Town to Kota Kinabalu.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between George Town and Kota Kinabalu start at $136 from Thu, Jul 16 to Mon, Jul 20 with AirAsia.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from George Town 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 George Town and Kota Kinabalu start at $539 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28 with Batik Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between George Town and Kota Kinabalu start at $136 from Thu, Jul 16 to Mon, Jul 20.

To book business class trips from George Town 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 George Town and Kota Kinabalu starts at $189 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with AirAsia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between George Town and Kota Kinabalu at price $189 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from George Town 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.