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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu

ADL — BKI
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

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January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$864
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu?

Share of one-stop return flights from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 90% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 18m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 18m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 46m.

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 19 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
274 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
274 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
274 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Currently priced at $826, Malaysia Airlines will fly you from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to Malaysia Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $821). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Adelaide to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 August 2025.
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$826Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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