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      Flight deals from Senai International to Kota Kinabalu

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Senai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $225. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Kota Kinabalu.$202 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $202, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.$202 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May, returning Sat, 8 May.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $202, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.$202 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Apr, returning Mon, 26 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $202, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.$205 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $205, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.$205 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr, returning Sun, 2 May.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $205, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.$205 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Mar, returning Fri, 2 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Mon, 29 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $205, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.$210 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $210, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.$221 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $221, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.$223 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $223, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.$223 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $223, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.$225 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $225, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.$227 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jun, returning Wed, 23 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Sat, 19 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 23 Jun, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $227, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.$233 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jul, returning Tue, 6 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Sat, 3 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 6 Jul, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $233, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.$237 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jun, returning Wed, 7 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Wed, 23 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 7 Jul, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.$244 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $244, select.
      Kota Kinabalu.$248 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Jul, returning Sun, 1 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Thu, 29 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 1 Aug, arriving in Senai International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Senai International to Kota Kinabalu found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Senai International to Kota Kinabalu

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Senai International to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in January.
      Oct
      from $223
      Nov
      from $225
      Dec
      from $293
      Jan
      from $202
      Feb
      from $210
      Mar
      from $205
      Apr
      from $202
      May
      from $202
      Jun
      from $227
      Jul
      from $233
      Aug
      from $250
      Sep
      from $317

      Direct flights from Senai International to Kota Kinabalu

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      Senai International to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Senai International to Kota Kinabalu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Kinabalu.

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      Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$202
      Cheapest month to flyApril
      Average flight time2 hrs, 20 mins
      Most popular airlineAirAsia
      Average flights per week29

      Finding cheap flights from Senai International to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Senai International to Kota Kinabalu is $202. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Senai International to Kota Kinabalu.
      AirAsia flies direct from Senai International to Kota Kinabalu.
      As of October 2026, there are 29 flights per week flying from Senai International to Kota Kinabalu.
      The cheapest month to fly from Senai International to Kota Kinabalu is usually April.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Senai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Thursday, 22 April 2027.
      Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kota Kinabalu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

      Flying from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI): what you need to know

      • Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Senai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

      • Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.

      • Flights from JHB to BKI start from 02:35 — the earliest with AirAsia. The last departure is at 21:35 with AirAsia. Overall, you can take your pick of 27 weekly Senai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flights.

      • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your JHB to BKI flight.

      • During popular months such as May, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

      • AirAsia is your gateway to exploring Kota Kinabalu (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Malaysia!). Check out the direct flights from Senai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport offered by this popular airline.

      • AirAsia has the highest passenger demand on this route.

      • AirAsia is the most punctual carrier operating JHB to BKI flights.

      • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Senai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JHB and BKI:

        • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

        • Kuching Airport

        • Tawau Airport

      Handy information about Senai International Airport (JHB)

      • Of the departures from Senai International Airport, 66% land on schedule at their destination.

      • Senai International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Johor Bahru. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

      • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

      • Looking for a convenient hotel near JHB? If you've booked an early flight from Senai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

      Arriving at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

      Getting from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu

      • Kota Kinabalu Airport to the centre of Kota Kinabalu has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.

      • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.

      When to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

      • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Senai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Kota Kinabalu. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.

      • Before locking in your flight from Senai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.

      • Search for cheap tickets from JHB to BKI in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC on average.

      Explore more of Malaysia

      • Sandakan is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.

      • If you're interested in discovering another side of Malaysia, head for Tawau, about 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung are among the biggest draws.

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      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.