Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 16m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $907. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of one-stop itineraries from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 02m. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

Currently priced at $670, Malaysia Airlines will fly you from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to Malaysia Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Batik Air and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $914 and $917, respectively. Malaysia Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 airlines that fly from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

Consider Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air or Singapore Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu.

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$388+ Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from	$772
One-way from	$388
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,218

30/10-6/11
3 total stops
51h 45m total
Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

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10/10
1 total stop
19h 05m total
Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($324 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Tue 14/1014:15BNE - BKI

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1011:45BKI - BNE

2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$755

Thu 30/1023:40BNE - BKI

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1111:45BKI - BNE

1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$772

Fri 31/1020:40BNE - BKI

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1106:00BKI - BNE

2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$851

Tue 14/1010:10BNE - BKI

1 stop34h 10mChina Southern

Tue 21/1019:20BKI - BNE

1 stop34h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 13/9$956

Wed 15/1018:05BNE - BKI

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1022:20BKI - BNE

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$993

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Thu 30/1023:40BNE - BKI

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1111:45BKI - BNE

1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$772

Mon 9/308:00BNE - BKI

1 stop27h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 11/320:50BKI - BNE

1 stop31h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,055

Fri 31/1023:40BNE - BKI

3 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1106:00BKI - BNE

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$878

Sat 1/1119:00BNE - BKI

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1109:50BKI - BNE

3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$902

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Tue 14/1014:15BNE - BKI

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1011:45BKI - BNE

2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$755

Tue 14/1010:10BNE - BKI

1 stop34h 10mChina Southern

Tue 21/1019:20BKI - BNE

1 stop34h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 13/9$956

Wed 15/1018:05BNE - BKI

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1022:20BKI - BNE

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$993

Thu 30/1023:40BNE - BKI

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1111:45BKI - BNE

1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$772

One-way flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu
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Fri 10/1023:30BNE - BKI

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$388

Wed 15/1023:30BNE - BKI

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$402

Sat 15/1116:10BNE - BKI

2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$418

Mon 22/923:30BNE - BKI

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$572

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BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Thu 30/10

23:40-17:30

2 stops19h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/11

11:45-21:40

1 stop31h 55m

$772

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Fri 31/10

23:40-20:00

3 stops22h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 7/11

06:00-05:40

2 stops21h 40m

$878

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sat 1/11

19:00-19:00

2 stops26h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/11

09:50-10:05

3 stops46h 15m

$902

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Mon 9/3

08:00-09:30

1 stop27h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/3

20:50-06:45

1 stop31h 55m

$1,055

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Fri 10/10

23:30-16:35

1 stop19h 05m

$388

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Wed 24/9

07:15-22:00

2 stops16h 45m

$515

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Wed 24/9

07:15-09:25

3 stops28h 10m

$520

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Wed 24/12

19:00-17:00

2 stops48h 00m

$874

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Thu 25/12

09:50-19:00

3 stops35h 10m

$899

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sun 21/12

20:50-11:55

2 stops41h 05m

$933

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $820). 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 BNE to BKI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andBatik Air from Brisbane 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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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.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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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.

Batik Air

5.9

Fair

73 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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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.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?
Currently priced at $670, Malaysia Airlines will fly you from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to Malaysia Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Batik Air and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $914 and $917, respectively. Malaysia Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $820). 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 3 airlines flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$670	Average$757	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Batik Air	Cheapest$914	Average$1,127	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$917	Average$1,240	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andBatik Air from Brisbane 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.

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