Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to George Town

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Cheapest round-trip flightsHK$836
AirAsiaNonstop3 hrThu, Jan 15 — Sun, Jan 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is currently HK$836
Cheapest one-way flightHK$418
AirAsiaNonstop3 hrWed, Jan 14
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is currently HK$418
Last-minute weekend getawayHK$1,003
Batik Air1 stop12 hrThu, Dec 25 — Mon, Dec 29
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is currently HK$1,003
Cheapest business class flightsHK$2,831
Batik Air1 stop39 hrThu, Mar 5 — Mon, Mar 9
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is currently HK$2,831
Fastest flight2 hr 40 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town takes 2 hr 40 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
April
Cheapest
Typical prices: HK$620–1,250
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: HK$950–1,800

Popular airlines from Kota Kinabalu to George Town

  • AirAsia
    Nonstop
    from HK$836
    Typical price: HK$760–1,500
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    BKI - PENEvery day
    199 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - PENEvery day
  • Malaysia Airlines
    Typical price: HK$950–2,050
    103 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - PENEvery day
  • Batik Air
    from HK$842
    Typical price: HK$900–1,650
    100 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - PENEvery day
  • China Southern
    from HK$35,771
    Typical price: HK$35,500–36,500
    19 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - PENEvery day
  • Hong Kong Express
    14 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - PENEvery day
  • Shanghai Airlines
    7 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - PENEvery day

Popular airports near Kota Kinabalu

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota KinabaluMalaysia12 min5 km
  • Labuan Airport (LBU)
    LabuanMalaysia3 hr 47 min118 km
  • Lawas Airport (LWY)
    LawasMalaysia3 hr 17 min146 km
  • Miri Airport (MYY)
    MiriMalaysia6 hr 30 min295 km

Popular airports near George Town

  • Penang International Airport (PEN)
    PenangMalaysia23 min14 km
  • Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
    Alor SetarMalaysia1 hr 34 min87 km
  • Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)
    IpohMalaysia2 hr 6 min126 km
  • Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
    Federal Territory of Kuala LumpurMalaysia3 hr 56 min287 km

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kota Kinabalu to George Town

The cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to George Town are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from HK$620 to HK$1,250.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from HK$836. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from HK$418.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is HK$836, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is HK$842, flying from Mar 13 to Mar 15.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is HK$35,771, flying from Jan 1 to Jan 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town starts at HK$836 from Thu, Jan 15 to Sun, Jan 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at HK$418 and departs on Wed, Jan 14.
2 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Kota Kinabalu to George Town.
Tropical Penang is hot year-round with a short dry season Jan–Feb. The rest of the year is wet, with the heaviest rain falling Sep–Nov. The busiest month is Dec. Notable annual events include the lively Hindu festival Thaipusam (Jan), Chinese New Year (dates vary), and the Hungry Ghost Festival (dates vary), a carnivalesque Chinese celebration that lasts a month.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kota Kinabalu to George Town.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Kota Kinabalu to George Town really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Kota Kinabalu to George Town.

In terms of nonstop flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 14 nonstop flights and 199 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN).

Other popular airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to George Town are:
  • Malaysia Airlines offers 103 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN).
  • Batik Air offers 100 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN).
  • China Southern offers 19 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN).
  • Hong Kong Express offers 14 connecting flights per week. Hong Kong Express flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN).
  • Shanghai Airlines offers 7 connecting flights per week. Shanghai Airlines flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kota Kinabalu and George Town.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from HK$836. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from HK$418.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is HK$836, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is HK$842, flying from Mar 13 to Mar 15.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Kota Kinabalu to George Town is HK$35,771, flying from Jan 1 to Jan 4.
AirAsia flies direct from Kota Kinabalu to George Town.
  • There are 14 AirAsia direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to George Town per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kota Kinabalu and George Town at price HK$1,003 is offered by Batik Air from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29.
AirAsia flies direct from Kota Kinabalu to George Town.
  • There are 14 AirAsia direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to George Town per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to George Town on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and George Town start at HK$836 from Thu, Jan 15 to Sun, Jan 18 with AirAsia.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kota Kinabalu to George Town, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and George Town start at HK$2,831 from Thu, Mar 5 to Mon, Mar 9 with Batik Air.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and George Town start at HK$836 from Thu, Jan 15 to Sun, Jan 18.
To book business class trips from Kota Kinabalu to George Town, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Kota Kinabalu and George Town starts at HK$1,003 from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29 with Batik Air.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kota Kinabalu and George Town at price HK$1,003 is offered by Batik Air from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29.
To find last-minute flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to George Town, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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