Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between $1,150 and $1,421 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $846 on Multiple Airlines (28 Oct-31 Oct). Find deals

Question 1

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

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Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 07m. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 72% of one-stop itineraries from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $933. Find deals

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between $1,150 and $1,421 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $846 on Multiple Airlines (28 Oct-31 Oct). Find deals

Question 5

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

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Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 19m.

Question 6

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

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Currently priced at $686, 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 $935 and $938, respectively. Malaysia Airlines is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 7

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

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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 $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.

Question 8

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

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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.

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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.

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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).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

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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.

Question 12

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

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Flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu are generally found to be more expensive on Tuesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 13

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

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Flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $724.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNE to BKI?

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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.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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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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Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Kota Kinabalu from Brisbane today with Cheapflights!

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Kota Kinabalu from Brisbane.

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Round-trip from	$846
One-way from	$333
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,246

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$686	Average$776	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Batik Air	Cheapest$935	Average$1,197	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$938	Average$1,265	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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