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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu from $972

BNE — BKI
25 Oct — 1 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/1110:10 -
1 stop33h 50m
Fri 13/1119:05 -
1 stop24h 05m
Deal found 22/9$1,086
Wed 4/1110:15 -
1 stop33h 45m
Wed 11/1119:05 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 19/9$1,112
Sun 8/1106:10 -
2 stops31h 55m
Sun 15/1113:05 -
2 stops31h 25m
Deal found 24/9$1,126
Sun 8/1108:30 -
1 stop16h 20m
Sun 15/1105:20 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 24/9$1,174
Wed 4/1120:35 -
2 stops19h 20m
Wed 11/1105:20 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 19/9$1,181
Fri 6/1120:35 -
2 stops19h 20m
Fri 13/1105:20 -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 22/9$1,230
Wed 4/1107:15 -
2 stops17h 00m
Wed 11/1116:50 -
2 stops35h 10m
Deal found 19/9$1,268
Thu 24/923:30 -
2 stops22h 15m
Thu 1/1022:30 -
2 stops21h 00m
Deal found 22/9$1,487

Find flight deals from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

$978

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,122
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 28/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($167 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($116 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE Brisbane - BKI Kota Kinabalu

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sun 28/2

08:30-00:55

1 stop18h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/3

05:20-20:25

1 stop13h 05m

$972

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE Brisbane - BKI Kota Kinabalu

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Mon 9/11

07:45-11:10

2 stops29h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 16/11

05:20-05:45

2 stops22h 25m

$1,113
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE Brisbane - BKI Kota Kinabalu

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Mon 21/12

07:15-21:10

2 stops15h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,206

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE Brisbane - BKI Kota Kinabalu

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sun 28/2

23:25-15:20

2 stops17h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/3

14:40-10:45

2 stops18h 05m

$1,513

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE Brisbane - BKI Kota Kinabalu

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Mon 21/12

10:10-00:30

1 stop16h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,553

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE Brisbane - BKI Kota Kinabalu

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Mon 21/12

07:15-14:40

3 stops33h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,667

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu (average of $675). Flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,064). 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 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
320 reviews
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Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
320 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
320 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu can take about 18h 25m. Malaysia Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $972. Airlines will cover a distance of 5436 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Currently priced at $674, 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. Malaysia Airlines is priced at 42% 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 $675). Flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,064). 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 airline flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$674Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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