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Cheap flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu from $198

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
5 May — 12 May1
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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$350

One-way from

$198

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,146
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 19/6-24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 25m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($236 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 30 April 2025.

Thu 19/620:30PER - BKI
1 stop25h 45mAirAsia
Tue 24/606:00BKI - PER
1 stop13h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 28/4$350
Thu 5/621:55PER - BKI
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/611:00BKI - PER
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$373
Mon 19/521:30MEL - BKI
1 stop15h 45mScoot
Fri 23/522:00BKI - MEL
1 stop20h 15mScoot
Deal found 29/4$473
Tue 10/612:50SYD - BKI
1 stop32h 35mScoot
Thu 19/612:15BKI - SYD
1 stop21h 20mScoot
Deal found 29/4$500
Sun 1/617:20PER - BKI
1 stop16h 40mBatik Air
Tue 10/611:00BKI - PER
1 stop18h 50mBatik Air
Deal found 29/4$518
Mon 19/521:30MEL - BKI
2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/507:00BKI - MEL
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$561
Tue 10/620:45SYD - BKI
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/601:45BKI - SYD
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$576
Sat 31/502:10PER - BKI
1 stop19h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 10/605:20BKI - PER
1 stop19h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 29/4$596
Wed 1/1018:25PER - BKI
1 stop16h 50mScoot
Thu 9/1012:15BKI - PER
1 stop8h 25mScoot
Deal found 29/4$618
Fri 2/512:30MEL - BKI
1 stop29h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sat 10/517:10BKI - MEL
1 stop10h 20mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 29/4$793
Fri 13/607:00BNE - BKI
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/622:00BKI - BNE
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$868
Thu 19/621:30MEL - BKI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 26/601:30BKI - MEL
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,013

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Thu 19/6

20:30-22:15

1 stop25h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/6

06:00-19:50

1 stop13h 50m

$350

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Fri 13/6

05:10-20:00

2 stops14h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/6

06:00-04:30

2 stops22h 30m

$465

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

13:00-21:00

1 stop34h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/6

12:15-11:45

1 stop21h 30m

$465

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/6

12:50-19:25

1 stop32h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/6

12:15-11:35

1 stop21h 20m

$500

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Sun 1/6

17:20-10:00

1 stop16h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/6

11:00-05:50

1 stop18h 50m

$518

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

13:00-21:00

1 stop34h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/6

17:10-20:15

2 stops25h 05m

$573

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/6

20:45-19:25

1 stop24h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 18/6

01:45-07:50

2 stops28h 05m

$576

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Sat 31/5

02:10-21:35

1 stop19h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/6

05:20-01:10

1 stop19h 50m

$596

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Wed 1/10

18:25-11:15

1 stop16h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/10

12:15-20:40

1 stop8h 25m

$618

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Fri 13/6

07:00-19:55

3 stops38h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/6

22:00-19:55

2 stops19h 55m

$868

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 30 April 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 30 April 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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 $198 on AirAsia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scoot from $358 and Malaysia Airlines from $381 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Batik AirCheapest$348Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ScootCheapest$366Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$368Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$611Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$674Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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China SouthernCheapest$795Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$946Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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