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Cheap flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu from $271

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 22/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — BKI
23 Jun — 30 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap 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 18 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$334

One-way from

$271

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$975
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 27/7-31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 22/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 40m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($241 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

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 18 June 2025.

Sun 27/718:25PER - BKI
1 stop24h 00mScoot
Thu 31/712:15BKI - PER
1 stop8h 25mScoot
Deal found 16/6$334
Fri 1/818:25PER - BKI
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/809:15BKI - PER
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6$381
Fri 1/805:10PER - BKI
1 stop12h 20mAirAsia
Fri 8/807:15BKI - PER
3 stops21h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 17/6$467
Fri 1/813:00MEL - BKI
1 stop24h 15mScoot
Fri 8/823:00BKI - MEL
1 stop19h 15mScoot
Deal found 17/6$572
Fri 1/812:50SYD - BKI
1 stop24h 25mScoot
Fri 8/823:00BKI - SYD
1 stop18h 30mScoot
Deal found 17/6$610
Fri 1/813:00MEL - BKI
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/823:00BKI - MEL
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6$621
Sat 19/720:45SYD - BKI
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/711:45BKI - SYD
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$621
Thu 31/723:30BNE - BKI
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/811:45BKI - BNE
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$780
Wed 1/1017:20PER - BKI
1 stop28h 10mBatik Air
Thu 9/1017:00BKI - PER
2 stops28h 45mBatik Air
Deal found 17/6$792
Mon 14/702:10PER - BKI
2 stops18h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 22/722:20BKI - PER
1 stop26h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/6$955
Sun 3/810:20BNE - BKI
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Mon 25/819:20BKI - BNE
1 stop34h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 17/6$1,058
Fri 1/821:00MEL - BKI
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Thu 7/803:30BKI - MEL
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 17/6$1,113

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Price

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Fri 1/8

18:25-22:15

2 stops27h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/8

09:15-19:50

1 stop10h 35m

$381

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Fri 1/8

21:55-11:15

1 stop13h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/8

23:00-20:40

1 stop21h 40m

$383

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Fri 1/8

05:10-17:30

1 stop12h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/8

07:15-04:30

3 stops21h 15m

$467

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

13:00-11:15

1 stop24h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/8

23:00-20:15

1 stop19h 15m

$572

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/8

13:10-11:15

1 stop24h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/8

12:15-11:35

1 stop21h 20m

$572

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/8

13:10-22:45

2 stops35h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/8

16:50-11:35

2 stops16h 45m

$612

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

13:00-22:15

2 stops35h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/8

23:00-20:15

1 stop19h 15m

$621

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Thu 31/7

23:30-21:25

2 stops23h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7/8

11:45-21:55

1 stop32h 10m

$780

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Wed 1/10

17:20-21:30

1 stop28h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/10

17:00-21:45

2 stops28h 45m

$792

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Mon 14/7

02:10-21:05

2 stops18h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 22/7

22:20-01:10

1 stop26h 50m

$955

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/6

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Australia 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches 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.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 18 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, China Southern and Malaysia Airlines from Australia to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • 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 $271 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Batik Air from $592 and AirAsia from $630 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Australia 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 7 airlines flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 7 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 18 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$306Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapest$343Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$361Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$567Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$664Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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China SouthernCheapest$783Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$941Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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