Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) flights
An economy award from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI): AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. The two airports are 1,012 miles (1,628 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Labuan, Bandar Seri Begawan and Miri and more.
How many miles KUL to BKI costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $5–30 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 7,500 | $25–50 |
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 9,000 | $5–30 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 9,000 | $5–30 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $5–380 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $5–30 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $5–280 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $5–30 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 16,100 | $5–90 |
| American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,500 | $5–30 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from KUL to BKI
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
- Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
- FireflyNot in an alliance
- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Book KUL to BKI with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Malaysia Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Malaysia Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
KUL to BKI with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Labuan (LBU)AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, then MAXjetMY
- Via Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)Royal Brunei Airlines the whole way
- Via Miri (MYY)AirAsia the whole way
- Via Johor Bharu (JHB)AirAsia the whole way+1
- Via Bintulu (BTU)AirAsia the whole way
- Via Singapore (SIN)AirAsia and Scoot the whole way
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- Via Sibu (SBW)AirAsia the whole way
- Via Kuching (KCH)AirAsia the whole way+2
- Via Kota Bharu (KBR)AirAsia the whole way+1
- Via Sandakan (SDK)AirAsia the whole way
- Via Penang (PEN)AirAsia the whole way+1
- Via Tawau (TWU)AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia the whole way+1
- Via Jakarta (CGK)Indonesia AirAsia the whole way
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KUL to BKI: common questions
How many miles does KUL to BKI cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), British Airways Club (9,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from KUL to BKI?
AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu by plane?
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI) are 1,012 miles (1,628 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KUL to BKI award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?
The most direct connections are through Labuan (LBU), Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN), Miri (MYY), Johor Bharu (JHB) and Bintulu (BTU). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Royal Brunei Airlines through Bandar Seri Begawan.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.