Cheap flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu from $246

SYD — BKI
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
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

Sat 7/1110:35 -
1 stop24h 35m
Fri 20/1112:10 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 4/11$474
Sat 7/1110:35 -
1 stop24h 35m
Fri 20/1118:55 -
2 stops13h 30m
Deal found 4/11$560
Sun 8/1104:40 -
1 stop9h 50m
Wed 11/1118:20 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 31/10$565
Thu 3/1210:35 -
1 stop24h 35m
Sun 13/1212:10 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 1/11$663
Tue 1/1210:35 -
1 stop24h 35m
Thu 31/1223:25 -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 2/11$699
Sun 8/1104:40 -
2 stops16h 10m
Wed 11/1116:50 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 31/10$708
Thu 3/1207:25 -
2 stops14h 50m
Sun 13/1212:10 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 1/11$762
Tue 1/1210:35 -
1 stop24h 35m
Thu 31/1218:55 -
2 stops13h 30m
Deal found 2/11$772
Mon 30/1122:35 -
1 stop15h 35m
Mon 7/1212:10 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 31/10$850
Thu 26/1122:35 -
1 stop15h 35m
Sat 5/1212:10 -
1 stop30h 10m
Deal found 3/11$863
Sun 1/1113:30 -
1 stop9h 40m
Wed 4/1116:40 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 31/10$911
Thu 5/1113:30 -
1 stop9h 10m
Thu 12/1116:55 -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 4/11$921

Find flight deals from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

$663

One-way from

$246

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$950
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 3/12-13/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 24/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($322 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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PerthKota Kinabalu

PER Perth - BKI Kota Kinabalu

PERBKI

Perth

Sun 24/1

10:35-11:10

1 stop24h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$246

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER Perth - BKI Kota Kinabalu

PERBKI

Perth

Fri 29/1

07:25-21:55

2 stops14h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$401

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER Perth - BKI Kota Kinabalu

PERBKI

Perth

Sun 31/1

10:35-07:25

2 stops20h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$410

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER Perth - BKI Kota Kinabalu

PERBKI

Perth

Sun 24/1

14:50-14:40

2 stops23h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$428

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER Perth - BKI Kota Kinabalu

PERBKI

Perth

Thu 26/11

07:25-10:00

2 stops26h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$463

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 11/1

22:35-11:10

1 stop15h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$474

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/3

13:25-07:25

2 stops21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$539

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER Perth - BKI Kota Kinabalu

PERBKI

Perth

Fri 15/1

07:25-10:50

3 stops51h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$550

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/11

09:50-22:55

1 stop16h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$556

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 11/1

22:35-17:50

2 stops22h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$573

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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 $613). Flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,420). 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

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Related info for your journey

  • 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, Malaysia Airlines, and Singapore Airlines can get you from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in just under 11h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5116 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 $164 on AirAsia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scoot from $240 and Batik Air from $353 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?

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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 $613). Flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,420). 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 5 airlines flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

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AirAsiaCheapest$292Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapest$330Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$628Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$638Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,068Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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