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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu from $351

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — BKI
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in March or July, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$784

One-way from

$351

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,123
25/8-31/8
  • 25/8-31/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu
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8/10
  • 8/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 05m total
  • Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($226 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 4 July 2025.

Mon 25/823:30BNE - BKI
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/818:00BKI - BNE
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$784
Mon 1/918:10BNE - BKI
1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines
Thu 18/912:15BKI - BNE
1 stop26h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,027
Mon 25/810:10BNE - BKI
1 stop34h 10mChina Southern
Sun 31/819:20BKI - BNE
1 stop34h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 2/7$1,050
Wed 15/1007:15BNE - BKI
2 stops16h 15mBatik Air
Wed 22/1017:00BKI - BNE
2 stops34h 50mBatik Air
Deal found 3/7$1,213
Mon 25/806:00BNE - BKI
2 stops44h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 30/801:30BKI - BNE
2 stops40h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/7$2,591

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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 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

Fly from

Brisbane

Fly to

Kota Kinabalu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Mon 25/8

23:30-16:35

1 stop19h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 31/8

18:00-21:30

2 stops25h 30m

$784

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Mon 1/9

18:10-11:15

1 stop19h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 18/9

12:15-16:45

1 stop26h 30m

$1,027

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Mon 25/8

10:10-18:20

1 stop34h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 31/8

19:20-08:15

1 stop34h 55m

$1,050

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Wed 15/10

07:15-21:30

2 stops16h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 22/10

17:00-05:50

2 stops34h 50m

$1,213

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Mon 25/8

06:00-00:30

2 stops44h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 30/8

01:30-20:05

2 stops40h 35m

$2,591

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Wed 8/10

23:30-16:35

1 stop19h 05m

$351

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Deals found on 3/7

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 $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.

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 4 July 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 26% 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 4 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern 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
1,320 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
1,320 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
152 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
72 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

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

    Currently priced at $1,027, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and Batik Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,050 and $1,213, respectively. Singapore Airlines is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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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.

  • 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 $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.

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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 4 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$775Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$931Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Batik AirCheapest$986Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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