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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu from $1,580

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BNE — BKI
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
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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 28 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,447

Round-trip from

$444
High demand for flights, 33% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

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

Flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu are generally found to be more expensive on Monday. 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.

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

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 May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $990.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu (BNE - BKI)?

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 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Philippine Airlines flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Philippine Airlines for the route between Brisbane and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 662,349 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Philippine Airlines flights we've come across from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 21/510:30BNE - BKI
2 stops31h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 23/521:45BKI - BNE
2 stops33h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,580
Tue 21/510:30BNE - BKI
2 stops36h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 23/505:20BKI - BNE
2 stops26h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,583

Cheap China Southern flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Southern for the route between Brisbane and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 662,349 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available China Southern flights departing from Brisbane and landing in Kota Kinabalu. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 21/510:10BNE - BKI
1 stop34h 10mChina Southern
Thu 23/519:20BKI - BNE
1 stop35h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 25/3$1,738
Tue 21/510:10BNE - BKI
1 stop34h 10mChina Southern
Thu 23/519:20BKI - BNE
1 stop35h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 26/3$1,741
Tue 21/516:15BNE - BKI
2 stops28h 05mChina Southern
Thu 23/519:20BKI - BNE
1 stop35h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 25/3$1,828
Tue 21/516:15BNE - BKI
2 stops28h 05mChina Southern
Thu 23/519:20BKI - BNE
1 stop35h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 26/3$1,831

Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Brisbane and Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 662,349 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 21/510:30BNE - BKI
2 stops31h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 23/521:45BKI - BNE
2 stops33h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,580
Tue 21/510:30BNE - BKI
2 stops36h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 23/505:20BKI - BNE
2 stops26h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,583
Tue 21/510:10BNE - BKI
1 stop34h 10mChina Southern
Thu 23/519:20BKI - BNE
1 stop35h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 25/3$1,738
Tue 21/510:10BNE - BKI
1 stop34h 10mChina Southern
Thu 23/519:20BKI - BNE
1 stop35h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 26/3$1,741
Tue 21/516:15BNE - BKI
2 stops28h 05mChina Southern
Thu 23/519:20BKI - BNE
1 stop35h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 25/3$1,828
Tue 21/516:15BNE - BKI
2 stops28h 05mChina Southern
Thu 23/519:20BKI - BNE
1 stop35h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 26/3$1,831

Find flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

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 662,349 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2024.

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$1,580 - $1,831

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BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Tue 21/5

2 stops31h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/5

2 stops33h 45m

$1,580

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Tue 21/5

2 stops36h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/5

2 stops26h 10m

$1,583

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Tue 21/5

1 stop34h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/5

1 stop35h 05m

$1,738

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Tue 21/5

1 stop34h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/5

1 stop35h 05m

$1,741

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Tue 21/5

2 stops28h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/5

1 stop35h 05m

$1,828

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Tue 21/5

2 stops28h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/5

1 stop35h 05m

$1,831

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Deals found on 25/3

When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
Booking 2 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu is currently $0 while a return flight costs $1,717. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu (average of $290). Flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $747). 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.

January

$906

February

$444

March

$601

April

$769

May

$705

June

$789

July

$774

August

$751

September

$838

October

$703

November

$746

December

$1,145

Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKI

Temperature

26 - 27 °C

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 28 March 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Philippine Airlines and China Southern 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.
7.9
Good
374 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experienceCons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.9
Good
374 reviews
7.9
Good
374 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experienceCons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.4
Good
1,316 reviews
7.9
Good
374 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experienceCons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Philippine Airlines for just $1,580, but on average you can expect to pay $1,716.

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

    Currently priced at $1,580, Philippine Airlines will fly you from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to Philippine Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on China Southern for as low as $1,738.

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

  • What does BNE to BKI mean?

    This is defined as Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Codes like Kota Kinabalu Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to see available direct flights.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu flight deals updated?

    The Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/3.

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Batik AirCheapest$851Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,228Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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