Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Penang (PEN)

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Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang (BKI-PEN)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at for one-way flights and $139 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Malaysia Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$139 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$139
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Mon, Mar 2, priced at $139 found 3 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 19
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$139 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$139
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Mon, Jan 19, priced at $139 found 14 hours ago
Malaysia Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 2
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$143 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$143
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 28 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Mon, Mar 2, priced at $143 found 3 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$148 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$148
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Sun, Mar 1, priced at $148 found 3 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 20
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$158 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jan 11 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $158 found 14 hours ago
Malaysia Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 2
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$160 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Mon, Mar 2, priced at $160 found 3 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sun, Mar 1
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$169 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$169
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Sun, Mar 1, priced at $169 found 3 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Sat, Mar 28
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$176 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 16 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Sat, Mar 28, priced at $176 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Sat, Mar 28
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$182 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$182
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sat, Mar 21 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Sat, Mar 28, priced at $182 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Sat, Mar 28
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$196 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$196
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sun, Mar 22 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Sat, Mar 28, priced at $196 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 4
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$200 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $200 found 3 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 22
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$202 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Thu, Jan 22, priced at $202 found 14 hours ago
Malaysia Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Sat, Mar 28
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$202 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 17 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Sat, Mar 28, priced at $202 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 4
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$205 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$205
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 28 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $205 found 3 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Sat, Mar 28
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$210 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 19 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Sat, Mar 28, priced at $210 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$210 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $210 found 3 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$211 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$211
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $211 found 14 hours ago
Malaysia Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Fri, Mar 6
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$213 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$213
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Fri, Mar 6, priced at $213 found 3 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$215 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $215 found 14 hours ago
Batik air
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 21
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
$265 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$265
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $265 found 14 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) cost?
Snag a cheap one-way flight or cheap return flight from $139 from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)?
February is the cheapest month to fly from BKI to PEN. Planning your trip for the off-season is often the key to finding better fares.
Which airlines fly direct from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)?
Board a nonstop flight with AirAsia and travel straight from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)?
AirAsia and Firefly are some popular airlines offering reasonable fares. Don't forget that flight prices from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) can vary depending on demand, travel dates and how early you book. With Expedia's search tool, you can easily find a BKI to PEN flight that suits your plans and budget.
How many flights per day from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)?
When jetting out of Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), you can pick from an average of 2 daily nonstop flights to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)?
The 6 AM departures from BKI to PEN are the busiest. Greater demand means you'll likely pay more for these departures. If you want to save money, pick a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from BKI to PEN?
Friday has the most flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN). Consider leaving on this day and you'll have a greater chance of finding a departure that fits your itinerary.
What is the earliest flight from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)?
Take the earliest flight at around 6:25AM UTC+8, leaving from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI). You'll be flying for approximately 2h 50m, arriving at Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) at approximately 9:15AM UTC+8.
How long does it take to fly from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)?
It takes about 2 hours and 46 minutes to fly the 1,100 mi from BKI to PEN.
What airline has the least delays from BKI to PEN?
Consider traveling with AirAsia if you'd like to go straight from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) without any delays. This carrier has the strongest track record for punctuality, with an on-time score of 93%. Want to get notified of any changes? You can keep an eye on your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)?
Choose a flight from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the risk of cancellations and delays. Departures after this time are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Penang from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)?
If you're boarding a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang, Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) is the only airport you can touch down at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) last-minute?
Holding off until right before your break to book a ticket from BKI to PEN generally means paying more. While you may find some last-minute discounts, they aren't always guaranteed. Keep your travel plans flexible to boost your chances of snagging a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a BKI to PEN flight and hotel package?
You'll generally save money by booking a BKI to PEN flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's easy to manage everything in one place. After choosing your ideal accommodations and flights, consider adding extras including tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)?
In most cases, you're able to reschedule or cancel your BKI to PEN flight. However, additional fees may apply, especially if you booked more than 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's fees and guidelines on flight changes, or if you want further information, go to our Customer Service portal.

Travel information

Origin airport
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
Destination airport
Penang Intl.
Airlines serving
Batik air , Malaysia Airlines
Roundtrip price
$138
Distance
1086 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 40 mins

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Kota Kinabalu to Penang Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Penang

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang are during the month of February. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Penang

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Penang: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Penang

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Penang in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Kota Kinabalu to Penang flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Kota Kinabalu to Penang airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

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