How long is the flight from Australia to Kota Kinabalu?

Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, and Scoot can get you from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in just under 16h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4208 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 $161 on AirAsia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scoot from $236 and Batik Air from $320 one-way.

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.

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).

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

Most travellers choose Melbourne - Kota Kinabalu, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Kota Kinabalu or Brisbane - Kota Kinabalu when deciding on the best route from Australia to Kota Kinabalu.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu are Malaysia Airlines, Scoot and Royal Brunei Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

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.

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.

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

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Average price	$820

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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 $575). Flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,387). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Kota Kinabalu?

Booking 15 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, 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.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

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8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

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8.0

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Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

AirAsia

6.8

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8.0

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Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Scoot

6.7

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Batik Air

5.9

Fair

87 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

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320 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

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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.
How long is the flight from Australia to Kota Kinabalu?
Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, and Scoot can get you from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in just under 16h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4208 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 $161 on AirAsia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scoot from $236 and Batik Air from $320 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Australia to Kota Kinabalu?
Most travellers choose Melbourne - Kota Kinabalu, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Kota Kinabalu or Brisbane - 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Kota Kinabalu (average of $575). Flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,387). 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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