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Cheap Flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
JHB
Destination airport IATA code
BKI
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
2 hours 20 mins

Kota Kinabalu BKI Flight Information

Traveling From
Johor Bahru
Origin Airport IATA Code
JHB
Traveling To
Kota Kinabalu
Destination Airport IATA Code
BKI
Number of Airlines Serving
1
Available Airlines
Distance
1453 km
Direct Flight Time
2 20
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu?
Considering travelling with AirAsia to Kota Kinabalu? Great decision. It’s one of the leading air carriers advertising direct flights from Senai Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), so you can expect a comfortable journey.
How long is a direct flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?
You can expect the journey of 900 miles to take anywhere between 2 hours and 20 minutes and 2 hours and 21 minutes. Once you’ve locked in a great deal on your direct Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu flight, the world is your oyster.
What are the best airports for Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu flights?
There’s more than one way to travel from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu. Start planning your trip with these popular flight routes:

  • Senai Intl. Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 149 flights per week
  • Johor Bahru (JHB-Senai Intl.) to Labuan Airport (LBU) - 21 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?
To get your time away off to a great start, have a look at AirAsia. While you’ll find a number of respected airlines flying between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu, this one is the top pick for many travellers. But if you want to rest easy knowing that you’ve gotten value for your hard-earned cash, consider other options. Malaysia Airlines is another fantastic option and advertises 91 flights every month.
How many flights are there from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?
There are 21 flights which operate each day from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu. You might like to remember this the next time you find yourself dreaming about a holiday.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu  

Every day between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu, 1 flights from 1 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with AirAsia, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 2hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 1453 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Place to stay after flight from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Although an old hotel well kept up great breakfast buffet and fabulous views of the harbor and sunset."

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2024

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2024

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Le Meridian
"Lovely stay breakfast was great and staff very attentive ."

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2024

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
"Good location with shopping Centre and dining around the premises."

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2024

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

2.5 out of 5
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (93 reviews)
"Gd location, clean, well maintained, everything working well, gd decent breakfast, near to food & shopping areas. Crossing the 2 roads to the food & shopping area quite a challenge. Good if hv more movie channels. Definitely will stay here again & recommend others. Keep it the gd work. Thks for pleasant ..."

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2024

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast and WiFi. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (848 reviews)
"Tea & coffee station was poor with little choice & no biscuits!!"

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2024

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on ebookers.com from January 2017 to December 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares were found on ebookers.com and are updated daily. They include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.