Cheap flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu from $261

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — BKI
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 December 2025.

Sun 28/1221:50SYD - BKI
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/114:50BKI - SYD
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12$1,648
Sun 28/1222:15SYD - BKI
2 stops24h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 8/119:05BKI - SYD
1 stop12h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/12$2,469

Find flight deals from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated 30 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$342

One-way from

$261

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,275
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 10/2-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 55m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 29/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 50m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($174 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Tue 10/2

05:35-19:00

1 stop13h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 25/2

20:00-16:30

1 stop20h 30m

$342

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Tue 10/2

05:15-16:25

1 stop11h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/2

07:00-00:40

1 stop17h 40m

$373

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Mon 9/2

05:15-21:25

1 stop16h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/2

07:00-00:40

1 stop17h 40m

$373

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Tue 10/2

05:15-19:55

1 stop14h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 25/2

06:00-05:50

2 stops23h 50m

$377

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Fri 30/1

05:35-19:00

1 stop13h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/2

14:50-05:50

2 stops15h 00m

$458

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/4

20:50-19:30

1 stop24h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 27/4

09:45-11:45

1 stop24h 00m

$494

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Wed 11/2

01:40-15:30

1 stop13h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/2

22:00-00:40

1 stop26h 40m

$533

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Thu 5/3

23:15-10:00

1 stop10h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/3

11:00-05:50

1 stop18h 50m

$540

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Mon 9/2

01:40-14:50

2 stops13h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 25/2

17:00-05:50

2 stops12h 50m

$540

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/4

13:00-08:45

1 stop21h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 27/4

09:45-19:35

3 stops31h 50m

$625

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Kota Kinabalu (average of $297). Flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $609). 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.

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 30 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andScoot from Australia to Kota Kinabalu have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Australia?

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Australia. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Kota Kinabalu?

    Scoot, Batik Air, and Malaysia Airlines can get you from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in just under 13h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5687 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $174 on Batik Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include AirAsia from $175 and Scoot from $176 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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 Australia to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Kota Kinabalu (average of $297). Flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $609). 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 6 airlines flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$297Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$310Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapest$329Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$517Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$620Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$896Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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