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$544+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
2 Aug — 9 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 July 2026.

Sun 25/1020:05
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop18h 00m
Scoot
Sun 1/1120:00
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop19h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 1/7$576
Tue 25/813:00
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop32h 30m
Scoot
Wed 2/920:30
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop20h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 2/7$615
Sat 15/813:00
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop24h 15m
Scoot
Sat 22/820:45
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop13h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 30/6$661
Fri 24/713:00
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop24h 15m
Scoot
Sun 2/814:05
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop27h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 30/6$676
Mon 3/813:00
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/816:30
BKI
-
SYD
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$705
Mon 17/813:00
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop31h 45m
Scoot
Mon 24/820:30
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop13h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 3/7$712
Mon 17/820:35
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/801:45
BKI
-
SYD
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$777
Thu 30/713:00
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/811:00
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$787
Thu 29/1013:25
SYD
-
BKI
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/1120:00
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$796
Tue 25/813:00
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/913:35
BKI
-
SYD
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$797
Tue 21/713:00
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/718:45
BKI
-
SYD
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$809

Find flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 3 July 2026.

Return from

$576

One-way from

$544

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,479
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 25/10-31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 55m total
  • Sydney to Kota Kinabalu
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10/7
  • 10/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 45m total
  • Sydney to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($245 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/8

13:00-19:45

1 stop32h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 15/8

20:45-19:20

1 stop20h 35m

$570

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/8

13:00-22:40

3 stops35h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 15/8

20:45-19:20

1 stop20h 35m

$744

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/7

20:35-08:50

1 stop14h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 30/7

16:50-06:15

1 stop35h 25m

$880
Fastest return journey

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

10:25-23:40

1 stop16h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/11

16:05-07:55

1 stop12h 50m

$912

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

22:15-14:45

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/11

07:00-07:10

1 stop21h 10m

$1,007

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/7

08:35-10:00

1 stop27h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 20/7

08:05-19:00

1 stop32h 55m

$1,159
Cheapest one-way

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/7

09:45-10:30

1 stop26h 45m

$544

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/7

22:15-16:00

1 stop19h 45m

$557
Fastest single journey

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/7

20:50-12:25

2 stops17h 35m

$658

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/7

10:05-00:30

3 stops40h 25m

$1,219

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu are Scoot, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 3 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Malaysia, such as Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andScoot. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,557 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
312 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
325 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

Getting around Kota Kinabalu

There are minibus and van services which locals use to get around the town, and these are a budget-friendly option for travellers. Taxis are plentiful, but unlike the airport service, you will need to haggle to agree the fare you want to pay. The city is small and getting around on foot is relatively simple if you’re aware of traffic.

Getting Downtown from the airport

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is the second busiest airport in Malaysia, and the main point of entry into Sabah for wildlife lovers who come for the famous orangutan and for divers who come for world class dive sites and great beaches.  The airport is 7 km from the city centre and most international flights arrive at the Terminal 1.  There is an hourly shuttle bus service from the airport to Wawasan Centre, and there is also a minibus shuttle.  There are also taxis available from outside each terminal. You can buy a taxi coupon to cover the fixed rate fare which you simply hand to your driver.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scoot is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost $62, while return flights cost around $303.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around $428, however they can be found for as little as $303.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

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