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Cheap Flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Popular airlines from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu, including AirAsia, Firefly Airline, and Malaysia Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AirAsia.

Find direct flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu within the next three months. Book one-way flights from S$ 67 or return tickets from S$ 130.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

The distance between Penang and Kota Kinabalu is about 1,747.22km. It takes around 2 hours 50 minutes on average to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. The most popular month to Kota Kinabalu is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 67
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 130
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,747.22km
Average flight time2 hours 50 minutes
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad

Cheapest time to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

The cheapest time for Penang to Kota Kinabalu flights: Jan 11 to Jan 18 — one way flight prices from S$ 67.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the lowest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad Firefly Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 50 minutes to fly from Penang (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Penang to Kota Kinabalu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK5324 (22:13)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu on November 21, 2025 with Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 58.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kota Kinabalu, with Penang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (PEN-BKI) is by far the most common option on this route: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Penang is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.