Cheap flights from Johor Bahru to Kota-Kinabalu from $137 JHB → BKI
Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The cheapest return found recently is $153 with AirAsia, 23 Nov – 29 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $137 with AirAsia, 17 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $137, AirAsia, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $153, 23 Nov to 29 Nov
- Usual return price
- $147 to $163
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $138 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- AirAsia
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 20 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $147 to $163.
Cheapest return found recently
$153
23 Nov – 29 Nov · AirAsia
Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Leaves 3:35 p.m. · Return leaves 6:30 a.m. · 4 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$153
23 Nov – 29 Nov · AirAsia
Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Leaves 3:35 p.m. · Return leaves 6:30 a.m. · 4 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$153 23 Nov – 29 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$138 21 Nov – 26 Novfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $122 to $145.
At $153, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates from 17 Nov to 4 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among 6-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Nov, 25 Nov – 1 Dec costs $150: $3 less than the cheapest found recently.
AirAsia · Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) · out nonstop, back nonstop · found 3 days ago
Every date we hold
75 fares on 14 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov – 23 Nov | $164 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 24 Nov | $173 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 25 Nov | $164 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 26 Nov | $147 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 26 Nov | $138 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 26 Nov | $138 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 30 Nov | $147 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 29 Nov | $138 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 1 Dec | $150 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 2 Dec | $152 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 4 Dec | $158 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Nov – 5 Dec | $157 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 7 Dec | $164 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 10 Dec | $161 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $138.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: AirAsia.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $88 to $123.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$137
17 Dec · AirAsia
Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Leaves 9:10 a.m. · 2 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$137
17 Dec · AirAsia
Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Leaves 9:10 a.m. · 2 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$137 17 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$61 1 Mar 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 43 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $61 to $149.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 6 Dec to 1 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
11 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec | $97 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Dec | $121 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Dec | $130 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Mar 2027 | $61 | AirAsia | Senai Airport (JHB) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $61.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: AirAsia.
Premium cabin fares from Johor Bahru to Kota-Kinabalu
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 23 Nov – 29 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 17 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Johor Bahru to Kota-Kinabalu?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $166 | $134 | +33% | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $134 | $130 | +7% | 18 |
| 14–29 days | $133 | $122 | +6% | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $135 | $133 | +8% | 29 |
| 60–89 days | $210 | $140 | +68% | 16 |
| 90–179 days | $214 | $123 | +71% | 32 |
| 180+ days | $125 | $125 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (43 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $82 | $69 | Cheapest seen | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $87 | $82 | +6% | 20 |
| 60–89 days | $148 | $123 | +80% | 16 |
| 90–179 days | $98 | $61 | +20% | 27 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Singapore → Kota-Kinabalu
18 km from Johor Bahru
$309
$156 more than flying from Johor Bahru
31 Oct 2027 – 3 Nov 2027 · SIN → BKI · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Singapore → Kota-Kinabalu
18 km from Johor Bahru
$91
$46 less than flying from Johor Bahru
11 Dec · SIN → BKI · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 23 Nov – 29 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Johor Bahru to Kota-Kinabalu?
The cheapest return found recently is $153 with AirAsia, 23 Nov to 29 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $138 with AirAsia, 21 Nov to 26 Nov, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $147 to $163.
How much is a one-way flight from Johor Bahru to Kota-Kinabalu?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $137 with AirAsia, 17 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $61 with AirAsia, 1 Mar 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $88 to $123.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johor Bahru to Kota-Kinabalu?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $138, 21 Nov to 26 Nov, found 5 days ago. March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $61, 1 Mar 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johor Bahru to Kota-Kinabalu?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 43 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Johor Bahru to Kota-Kinabalu?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $153 with AirAsia, 23 Nov to 29 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $137 with AirAsia, 17 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Johor Bahru to Kota-Kinabalu?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with AirAsia on 17 Dec, takes 2 h 20 min from Senai Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Johor Bahru to Kota-Kinabalu?
Between 17 Nov and 4 Dec, AirAsia has the cheapest return on all 14 departure dates we hold. Between 6 Dec and 1 Mar 2027, AirAsia has the cheapest one-way on all 4 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work