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KBRBKIFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareRM531AirAsia
Fastest5h 10mgate to gate
Options found63flights on this route
Find your flightKBR → BKI
Available Flights & Fares
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Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
25 KG 1 Pieces
RM1,161
Flight DetailsKBR to BKI - 14H :00 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 25 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Malaysia Airlines
MH-1427
14:45
2026-10-30
Kota Bharu (KBR)Pengkalan Chepa
8H :55 M
1 Stop
KUL
· 5h 05m Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia
23:40
2026-10-30
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)Kota Kinabalu
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 25 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
25 KG 1 Pieces
RM872
Flight DetailsKBR to BKI - 8H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 25 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
25 KG 1 Pieces
RM1,250
Flight DetailsKBR to BKI - 8H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 25 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Malaysia Airlines
MH-1397
18:30
2026-10-30
Kota Bharu (KBR)Pengkalan Chepa
5H :10 M
1 Stop
KUL
· 1h 15m Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia
23:40
2026-10-30
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)Kota Kinabalu
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 25 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
25 KG 1 Pieces
RM872
Flight DetailsKBR to BKI - 5H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 25 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
25 KG 1 Pieces
RM1,250
Flight DetailsKBR to BKI - 5H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 25 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Malaysia Airlines
MH-1427
14:45
2026-10-30
Kota Bharu (KBR)Pengkalan Chepa
23H :10 M
1 Stop
KUL
· 19h 20m Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia
13:55
2026-10-31
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)Kota Kinabalu
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 25 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
25 KG 1 Pieces
RM873
Flight DetailsKBR to BKI - 23H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 25 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
25 KG 1 Pieces
RM1,251
Flight DetailsKBR to BKI - 23H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 25 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareRM531AirAsia21:20
Earliest departureRM897Malaysia Airlines08:30
Shortest durationRM872Malaysia Airlines18:30
Night
00:00-05:59
No optionOpen full search for moreMorning
06:00-11:59
RM583AirAsia at 08:50Afternoon
12:00-17:59
RM583AirAsia at 14:05Evening
18:00-23:59
RM531AirAsia at 21:20
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Kota Bharu (KBR)
Pengkalan Chepa
Malaysia
GMT 8
Latitude: 6.1668500900268555
Longitude: 102.29299926757812
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
GMT 8
Latitude: 5.9372100830078125
Longitude: 116.0510025024414
Distance: Kota Bharu (KBR), Malaysia to Kota Kinabalu (BKI), Malaysia - 1,521.47 km
Flights shown for 30 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
Busiest periods: Year-end peak (01 Dec – 05 Jan).
25DecChristmas DayFridayPeak
01JanNew Year's DayFridayPeak
Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.
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How to travel Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu
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OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Connecting flight₹12,516Longer, includes a stop63 options
Air distance is about 1,521 km. 4 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu
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MA
Malaysia Airlines Flights
from RM74043 flights
Fares from
RM740
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
43 in the list above
AI
AirAsia Flights
from RM53115 flights
Fares from
RM531
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
15 in the list above
MA
Malindo Air Flights
from RM7374 flights
Fares from
RM737
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
4 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
5h 10m · Malaysia Airlines
First departure of the day
08:30 · Malaysia Airlines
Last departure of the day
21:20 · AirAsia
Flight options found
63
Airport codes
Kota Bharu–KBR, Kota Kinabalu–BKI
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 63 flight options. The first flight leaves around 08:30 and the last around 21:20. The fastest flight takes about 5h 10m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Evening from RM531, Morning from RM583, Afternoon from RM583. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at RM531. This can change from week to week.
How far is Kota Bharu from Kota Kinabalu by air?
The direct air distance between Kota Bharu (KBR) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is about 1,521 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from KBR to BKI?
Not on the dates shown here. Every Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu option on this page has at least one stop. Non-stop service can differ by season and by day, so check nearby dates before you decide.
Which airlines fly Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu?
Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Malindo Air are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu?
Every option on this page has at least one stop, and the shortest total journey time is about 5h 10m including the layover. Non-stop service on this route can vary by season and by day.
What is the baggage allowance on Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 15 KG, 25 KG and 10 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu flight fare?
The lowest Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu fare on this page is RM531. Fares on the same dates run up to RM2,088, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 08:30 and the last around 21:20, local time at Kota Bharu. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 1,521.47 km.
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Lowest Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
RM531
30/10/2026
AirAsia
21:20
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
RM520
07/11/2026
AirAsia
21:20
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
RM504
06/01/2027
AirAsia
21:20
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Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu is about 1,521 KM. In these results, journey times range from 5h 10m to 49h 30m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 63 flight options. The first departure from Kota Bharu is at 08:30 and the last is at 21:20. Flights leave from Pengkalan Chepa and land at Kota Kinabalu.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Kota Bharu to Kota Kinabalu
Aerial Distance
1,521 KM
Flight Duration
5h 10m - 49h 30m
Airport Codes
Kota Bharu - KBR, Kota Kinabalu - BKI
Total Flights Available
63 flights0 direct63 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 08:30
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 21:20
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
No flights in this time slot
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
26 flights0 direct26 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
13 flights0 direct13 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
14 flights0 direct14 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
10 flights0 direct10 with layovers
Airport Information & Terminals
KBR: Kota Bharu airport. Kota Bharu airport may offer metro, rail, bus and taxi options. Choose public transport for daytime light-luggage arrivals; choose a cab or hotel transfer for family trips and late landings.
BKI: Kota Kinabalu airport. Kota Kinabalu airport may offer metro, rail, bus and taxi options. Choose public transport for daytime light-luggage arrivals; choose a cab or hotel transfer for family trips and late landings.
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Pengkalan Chepa
