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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu from $420

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — BKI
28 Nov — 5 Dec1
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 29 October 2025.

Fri 5/1206:55BNE - BKI
3 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1206:00BKI - BNE
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$1,005
Wed 10/1207:20BNE - BKI
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1210:00BKI - BNE
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10$1,151
Fri 5/1207:15BNE - BKI
1 stop16h 15mBatik Air
Fri 12/1211:00BKI - BNE
1 stop17h 00mBatik Air
Deal found 27/10$1,475
Wed 10/1208:00BNE - BKI
1 stop12h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 17/1218:00BKI - BNE
1 stop34h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/10$1,523
Tue 9/1200:30BNE - BKI
1 stop26h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 16/1201:30BKI - BNE
1 stop31h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/10$2,259

Cheap 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 29 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,005

One-way from

$420

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,160
5/12-12/12
  • 5/12-12/12
  • 5 total stops
  • 52h 15m total
  • Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 00m total
  • Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($449 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 29 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Kota Kinabalu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Fri 5/12

06:55-11:10

3 stops30h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 12/12

06:00-06:00

2 stops22h 00m

$1,005

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Fri 5/12

07:15-21:30

1 stop16h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 12/12

11:00-06:00

1 stop17h 00m

$1,475

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sun 15/3

12:05-11:05

2 stops25h 00m

$420

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sun 15/2

07:20-09:30

2 stops28h 10m

$531

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sun 15/3

08:00-12:15

1 stop30h 15m

$586

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sun 15/2

08:00-18:20

1 stop12h 20m

$623

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sat 14/3

00:30-00:30

1 stop26h 00m

$856

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sat 14/2

00:30-00:30

1 stop26h 00m

$1,638

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Deals found on 28/10

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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 $668). Flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,090). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane 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 29 October 2025.

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 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 29 October 2025.
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
1,388 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,388 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,388 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
73 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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 15m. Batik Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,475. Airlines will cover a distance of 5436 km.

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

    Currently priced at $668, 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 $929 and $931, respectively. Malaysia Airlines is priced at 44% 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 $668). Flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,090). 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

Discover the top 3 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 29 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$668Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Batik AirCheapest$929Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$931Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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