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Cheap flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu from $700

SYD — BKI
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

Sat 14/1120:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Fri 27/1120:00 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 6/11$700
Tue 17/1113:25 -
1 stop24h 45m
Sun 29/1112:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 5/11$701
Tue 17/1113:25 -
1 stop24h 45m
Fri 4/1223:25 -
1 stop33h 45m
Deal found 8/11$705
Tue 17/1113:25 -
1 stop24h 45m
Tue 1/1212:10 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 8/11$711
Tue 17/1113:25 -
1 stop24h 45m
Wed 2/1220:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 8/11$714
Thu 19/1113:25 -
1 stop32h 35m
Thu 3/1223:25 -
1 stop33h 45m
Deal found 8/11$737
Thu 19/1120:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Mon 14/1212:10 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 9/11$748
Tue 17/1113:25 -
1 stop24h 45m
Sat 5/1212:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 8/11$752
Thu 19/1120:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Fri 4/1212:10 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 8/11$771
Mon 23/1120:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Tue 8/1212:10 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 8/11$774
Wed 18/1113:25 -
1 stop24h 45m
Wed 2/1220:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 8/11$775
Mon 16/1113:25 -
1 stop24h 45m
Thu 3/1223:25 -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 8/11$776

Find flight deals from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

$700

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,027
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 14/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • Sydney to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($356 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/11

20:05-11:10

1 stop18h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/11

20:00-18:50

1 stop19h 50m

$700

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

13:25-11:10

1 stop24h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 29/11

12:10-18:50

1 stop27h 40m

$701

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

22:15-14:40

2 stops19h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 29/11

12:10-18:50

1 stop27h 40m

$807

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/12

20:05-11:10

1 stop18h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 14/12

12:10-12:10

1 stop21h 00m

$1,010

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/11

09:50-10:00

1 stop27h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/11

11:00-07:10

1 stop17h 10m

$1,021

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/12

13:25-22:50

1 stop12h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 15/12

12:10-18:50

1 stop27h 40m

$1,176

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/12

13:25-19:00

1 stop32h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 13/12

12:10-06:30

2 stops15h 20m

$1,253
Fastest return journey

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/12

06:35-22:50

2 stops19h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 15/12

18:55-12:10

2 stops14h 15m

$1,301

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

22:15-16:00

1 stop20h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 21/11

11:00-06:30

2 stops16h 30m

$1,431

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

22:15-22:15

1 stop27h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/12

22:00-06:05

2 stops29h 05m

$1,467

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu (average of $435). Flying from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,489). 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 Sydney to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between $495 and $1,047 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $774 on Scoot (23 Nov–8 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andScoot from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,633 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,633 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,633 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,633 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
338 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,633 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu in 18h 05m. Fly via Scoot to get the fastest option. The distance between Sydney and Kota Kinabalu is about 5765 km.

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

    Currently priced at $464, Scoot will fly you from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to Scoot, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $906 and $1,079, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu (average of $435). Flying from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,489). 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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Fly from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu on these airlines

Malaysia Airlines flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kota Kinabalu
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Singapore Airlines flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kota Kinabalu

Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$464Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$906Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,079Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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