Cheap flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu from $182

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — BKI
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
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 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$344

One-way from

$182

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,027
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 17/8-28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 55m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 20m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($238 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 July 2025.

Sun 17/821:55PER - BKI
1 stop21h 30mScoot
Thu 28/812:15BKI - PER
1 stop8h 25mScoot
Deal found 16/7$344
Fri 15/820:30PER - BKI
1 stop15h 25mAirAsia
Sat 23/811:00BKI - PER
1 stop17h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 17/7$359
Sat 16/805:10PER - BKI
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/820:25BKI - PER
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$430
Mon 18/813:00MEL - BKI
1 stop24h 15mScoot
Thu 28/812:15BKI - MEL
1 stop30h 00mScoot
Deal found 17/7$514
Mon 1/912:50SYD - BKI
1 stop24h 25mScoot
Mon 8/920:25BKI - SYD
1 stop21h 05mScoot
Deal found 17/7$532
Mon 18/813:00MEL - BKI
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/811:45BKI - MEL
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$640
Fri 15/802:10PER - BKI
1 stop14h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 27/811:30BKI - PER
1 stop13h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/7$646
Mon 1/912:50SYD - BKI
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/907:15BKI - SYD
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$668
Mon 11/823:30BNE - BKI
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/811:45BKI - BNE
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$773
Sat 16/810:15SYD - BKI
1 stop34h 05mChina Southern
Fri 22/803:30BKI - SYD
1 stop13h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 16/7$791
Wed 1/1017:20PER - BKI
1 stop28h 10mBatik Air
Thu 9/1017:00BKI - PER
2 stops28h 45mBatik Air
Deal found 17/7$814
Mon 10/1109:00MEL - BKI
1 stop15h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 3/1213:00BKI - MEL
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/7$841

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Australia

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Kota Kinabalu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Sun 17/8

21:55-19:25

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 28/8

12:15-20:40

1 stop8h 25m

$344

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Fri 15/8

20:30-11:55

1 stop15h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 23/8

11:00-04:30

1 stop17h 30m

$359

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Sat 16/8

05:10-19:10

1 stop14h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 27/8

20:25-17:10

1 stop20h 45m

$430

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 1/9

21:30-11:15

1 stop15h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/9

20:25-20:15

1 stop21h 50m

$512

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

12:50-11:15

1 stop24h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/9

20:25-19:30

1 stop21h 05m

$532

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

13:00-11:15

1 stop24h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 28/8

11:45-20:15

2 stops30h 30m

$640

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

Fri 15/8

02:10-17:00

1 stop14h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 27/8

11:30-01:10

1 stop13h 40m

$646

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

12:50-11:15

1 stop24h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/9

07:15-19:30

2 stops34h 15m

$668

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Mon 11/8

23:30-16:35

1 stop19h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 19/8

11:45-21:30

1 stop31h 45m

$773

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/8

10:15-18:20

1 stop34h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 22/8

03:30-19:25

1 stop13h 55m

$791

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $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 July 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 18 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, China Southern, andMalaysia Airlines 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.

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

  • 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 $182 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include AirAsia from $196 and Batik Air from $415 one-way.

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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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$309Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapest$344Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$362Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$569Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$666Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$944Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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