Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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

Question 5

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

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Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost $27, while return flights cost around $302.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

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A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around $427, however they can be found for as little as $302.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 15 minutes).

Question 8

Does Kota Kinabalu have car hire?

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

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

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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).

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu are Malaysia Airlines and Scoot.

Question 11

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

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On average, a flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu takes 16 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Return from	$426
One-way from	$289
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,130

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