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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu from $683

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — BKI
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 February 2026.

Mon 23/307:15
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/320:30
BKI
-
BNE
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$683
Mon 1/608:30
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop16h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 4/606:50
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop22h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/2$805
Mon 9/308:30
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop14h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 12/316:05
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop12h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/2$818
Fri 27/307:15
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/406:00
BKI
-
BNE
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$835
Mon 23/314:35
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop30h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 30/309:45
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop29h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/2$932
Mon 15/608:30
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop18h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 18/610:10
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop18h 50m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,002
Sun 20/915:05
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/920:30
BKI
-
BNE
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,015

Find flight deals from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$683

One-way from

$438

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$778
23/3-30/3
  • 23/3-30/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 05m total
  • Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu
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27/3
  • 27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 50m total
  • Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($263 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 February 2026.
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BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Mon 1/6

08:30-22:55

1 stop16h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/6

06:50-07:00

1 stop22h 10m

$805

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Mon 9/3

08:30-17:05

1 stop34h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

14:40-06:15

1 stop13h 35m

$822

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Fri 27/3

07:15-11:05

2 stops29h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 3/4

06:00-05:50

2 stops21h 50m

$835

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Mon 15/6

08:30-00:40

1 stop18h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 18/6

10:10-07:00

1 stop18h 50m

$1,002

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Fri 27/3

08:30-18:20

1 stop11h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 3/4

12:40-06:45

1 stop16h 05m

$1,097

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Mon 1/6

12:20-18:20

2 stops32h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/6

17:45-22:30

2 stops26h 45m

$1,103

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Deals found on 11/2

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu (average of $617). Flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu in January is currently the most expensive (average of $996). 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

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 12 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines 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
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

    A quick flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu can take about 16h 25m. Malaysia Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $805. Airlines will cover a distance of 5436 km.

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

    Currently priced at $629, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Singapore Airlines for as low as $844. Malaysia Airlines is priced at 36% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu (average of $617). Flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu in January is currently the most expensive (average of $996). 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 2 airlines flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$629Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$844Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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