Cheap flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu from $223

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — BKI
7 Sep — 14 Sep1
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 2 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$330

One-way from

$223

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$946
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 29/10-31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 35m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu
14/9
  • 14/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 10m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($280 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 2 September 2025.

Wed 29/1004:40PER - BKI
1 stop9h 35mAirAsia
Fri 31/1018:00BKI - PER
1 stop10h 00mAirAsia
Deal found 31/8$330
Fri 17/1005:10PER - BKI
1 stop12h 20mAirAsia
Fri 24/1018:00BKI - PER
1 stop10h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 2/9$333
Wed 8/1005:10PER - BKI
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1020:25BKI - PER
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$366
Wed 15/1005:10PER - BKI
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1007:00BKI - PER
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$383
Thu 16/1005:10PER - BKI
1 stop16h 15mAirAsia
Thu 23/1011:45BKI - PER
1 stop16h 45mAirAsia
Deal found 31/8$427
Thu 16/1005:10PER - BKI
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1016:20BKI - PER
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$434
Fri 17/1020:30PER - BKI
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1019:15BKI - PER
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$441
Wed 29/1023:15PER - BKI
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1006:00BKI - PER
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$443
Sat 18/1021:25SYD - BKI
1 stop22h 45mScoot
Thu 30/1011:50BKI - SYD
1 stop28h 00mScoot
Deal found 2/9$485
Thu 20/1122:35MEL - BKI
1 stop23h 25mScoot
Sat 29/1111:50BKI - MEL
1 stop30h 50mScoot
Deal found 1/9$508
Sat 1/1122:35MEL - BKI
1 stop23h 25mScoot
Wed 5/1120:00BKI - MEL
1 stop22h 20mScoot
Deal found 31/8$522
Wed 19/1101:30MEL - BKI
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1111:45BKI - MEL
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$572

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Wed 29/10

04:40-14:15

1 stop9h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 31/10

18:00-04:00

1 stop10h 00m

$330

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Fri 17/10

05:10-17:30

1 stop12h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 24/10

18:00-04:30

1 stop10h 30m

$333

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Wed 8/10

05:10-17:30

1 stop12h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 22/10

20:25-20:40

1 stop24h 15m

$366

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Wed 15/10

05:10-19:15

1 stop14h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 22/10

07:00-05:50

1 stop22h 50m

$383

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Thu 16/10

05:10-21:25

1 stop16h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/10

11:45-04:30

1 stop16h 45m

$427

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Thu 16/10

05:10-08:25

2 stops27h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/10

16:20-04:30

1 stop12h 10m

$434

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Fri 17/10

20:30-08:25

2 stops35h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 24/10

19:15-04:30

1 stop9h 15m

$441

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Wed 29/10

23:15-20:00

2 stops20h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 31/10

06:00-04:00

2 stops22h 00m

$443

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/10

21:25-17:10

1 stop22h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 30/10

11:50-18:50

1 stop28h 00m

$485

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

22:35-19:00

1 stop23h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 29/11

11:50-21:40

1 stop30h 50m

$508

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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 2 September 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.

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 2 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, 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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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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?

    AirAsia and Scoot can get you from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in just under 9h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4208 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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    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 6 airlines flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

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ScootCheapest$304Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$321Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapest$337Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$568Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$649Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$934Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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