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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu from $510

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 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — BKI
11 Jun — 18 Jun1
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
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 12 May 2026.

Wed 10/613:20
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/613:55
BKI
-
BNE
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5$856
Mon 31/800:05
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop12h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 11/912:40
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop16h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/5$859
Thu 11/607:00
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/622:00
BKI
-
BNE
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$884
Thu 11/607:00
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/620:45
BKI
-
BNE
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$931
Tue 1/909:05
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/920:45
BKI
-
BNE
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5$939
Tue 16/613:20
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/612:15
BKI
-
BNE
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$956
Tue 7/706:30
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/720:30
BKI
-
BNE
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$960
Thu 11/607:55
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops17h 45m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 16/616:20
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop12h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,011
Sat 6/608:05
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/620:45
BKI
-
BNE
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,029
Thu 11/608:35
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops28h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 13/612:40
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop16h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,119

Find 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 12 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$856

One-way from

$510

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$733
10/6-26/6
  • 10/6-26/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu
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20/9
  • 20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 30m total
  • Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($272 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 May 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Wed 10/6

13:20-21:00

2 stops33h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 26/6

13:55-18:45

2 stops26h 50m

$856

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Tue 16/6

13:20-19:30

2 stops32h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 23/6

12:15-15:50

2 stops25h 35m

$956

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Thu 11/6

08:35-10:45

2 stops28h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/6

12:40-07:00

1 stop16h 20m

$1,119

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sat 6/6

08:15-12:50

2 stops30h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/6

20:45-10:55

3 stops36h 10m

$1,137

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sat 6/6

08:30-11:55

1 stop29h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/6

15:00-07:00

1 stop14h 00m

$1,166
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sun 30/8

00:05-10:45

1 stop12h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 1/9

11:30-07:00

1 stop17h 30m

$1,257
Cheapest one-way

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sun 20/9

07:00-19:30

2 stops38h 30m

$510

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Fri 18/9

07:00-09:30

3 stops28h 30m

$656
Fastest single journey

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sat 19/9

00:05-00:30

1 stop26h 25m

$834

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Deals found on 8/5

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu (average of $663). Flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). 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.

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

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 12 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
307 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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 28h 10m. Malaysia Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,119. Airlines will cover a distance of 5436 km.

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

    Currently priced at $620, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Singapore Airlines for as low as $939. Malaysia Airlines is priced at 39% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu (average of $663). Flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). 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 2 airlines flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 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 12 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$620Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$939Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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