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Cheap flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu from $215

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — BKI
29 Apr — 6 May1
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 March 2026.

Wed 6/504:45
PER
-
BKI
1 stop10h 50m
AirAsia
Wed 20/523:20
BKI
-
PER
1 stop20h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 27/3$337
Mon 4/518:25
PER
-
BKI
1 stop16h 50m
Scoot
Mon 18/509:50
BKI
-
PER
1 stop31h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 27/3$364
Sun 10/505:35
PER
-
BKI
1 stop27h 15m
Scoot
Sun 17/512:15
BKI
-
PER
1 stop19h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 26/3$369
Tue 12/504:45
PER
-
BKI
1 stop12h 00m
AirAsia
Tue 19/507:50
BKI
-
PER
2 stops19h 55m
AirAsia
Deal found 28/3$412
Thu 21/518:25
PER
-
BKI
1 stop25h 20m
Scoot
Sun 24/512:15
BKI
-
PER
1 stop28h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 29/3$442
Thu 14/518:25
PER
-
BKI
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/510:10
BKI
-
PER
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$454
Sun 10/505:35
PER
-
BKI
1 stop27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/506:45
BKI
-
PER
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$461
Mon 4/518:25
PER
-
BKI
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/506:00
BKI
-
PER
2 stops13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$465
Thu 14/513:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop32h 45m
Scoot
Thu 21/512:15
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
Scoot
Deal found 29/3$509
Wed 12/813:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop24h 15m
Scoot
Wed 19/820:30
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop13h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 30/3$512
Thu 14/520:40
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop25h 05m
Scoot
Thu 21/512:15
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop29h 05m
Scoot
Deal found 29/3$528
Tue 12/513:00
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop32h 30m
Scoot
Tue 19/512:15
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop21h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 28/3$529

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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$337

One-way from

$215

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$524
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 6/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 20m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($188 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 March 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Tue 12/5

04:45-21:00

1 stop16h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 19/5

07:30-19:50

1 stop12h 20m

$337

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Wed 6/5

04:45-15:35

1 stop10h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 20/5

23:20-19:50

1 stop20h 30m

$337

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Sun 10/5

05:35-08:50

1 stop27h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 17/5

12:15-08:10

1 stop19h 55m

$369

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Thu 21/5

18:25-19:45

1 stop25h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 24/5

12:15-17:10

1 stop28h 55m

$442

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Thu 14/5

18:25-19:45

1 stop25h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 21/5

06:00-19:50

2 stops13h 50m

$471

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

20:40-19:45

1 stop25h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 21/5

12:15-19:20

1 stop29h 05m

$528

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Thu 21/5

20:50-09:35

1 stop12h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 24/5

12:15-04:45

2 stops16h 30m

$567

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

13:00-11:15

1 stop24h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 18/5

09:05-06:15

1 stop19h 10m

$653

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

21:35-08:50

1 stop13h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 17/5

12:15-04:40

2 stops14h 25m

$660

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

13:00-19:45

1 stop32h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 21/5

09:05-08:20

2 stops21h 15m

$666

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

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 $289). Flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $592). 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 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andAirAsia 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
301 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
229 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
322 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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?

    AirAsia, Scoot, and Royal Brunei Airlines can get you from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in just under 9h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 30m. 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 $171 on AirAsia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scoot from $172 and Malaysia Airlines from $363 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Sydney Kingsford Smith - Kota Kinabalu, Melbourne - Kota Kinabalu or Perth - Kota Kinabalu when deciding on the best route 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 $289). Flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $592). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Australia 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 30 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$289Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$303Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapest$417Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$504Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$600Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$825Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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