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Cheap flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu from $313

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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — BKI
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
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
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 August 2026.

Fri 16/1014:00 -
1 stop32h 45m
Fri 30/1020:00 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 8/8$611
Mon 2/1120:05 -
1 stop25h 55m
Tue 29/1211:50 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 11/8$616
Wed 18/1113:25 -
1 stop24h 40m
Wed 25/1120:00 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 11/8$664
Mon 2/1120:05 -
2 stops29h 40m
Tue 29/1211:50 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 11/8$674
Fri 20/1120:05 -
1 stop25h 55m
Fri 11/1220:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 12/8$745
Fri 16/1021:35 -
1 stop25h 10m
Fri 30/1018:45 -
2 stops14h 25m
Deal found 8/8$794
Fri 11/920:35 -
1 stop25h 10m
Sat 19/912:15 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 10/8$817
Wed 18/1113:25 -
2 stops22h 15m
Wed 25/1120:00 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 11/8$825
Fri 20/1113:25 -
2 stops21h 00m
Fri 27/1120:00 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 12/8$856
Fri 11/920:35 -
2 stops21h 30m
Sat 19/911:00 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 10/8$862
Mon 21/913:00 -
1 stop24h 15m
Mon 28/920:30 -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 8/8$875

Find flight deals from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 13 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$611

One-way from

$313

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$818
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 16/10-30/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 35m total
  • Sydney to Kota Kinabalu
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 23/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 35m total
  • Sydney to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($419 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 13 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

22:15-16:00

1 stop20h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/10

08:05-07:10

1 stop20h 05m

$944

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

10:45-09:35

1 stop25h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 31/10

14:50-09:15

1 stop15h 25m

$970

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

09:50-10:00

1 stop27h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/11

11:00-07:10

1 stop17h 10m

$977

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

08:35-10:00

1 stop27h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 16/9

16:30-11:45

3 stops17h 15m

$989

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/10

09:50-10:00

1 stop27h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 31/10

11:00-20:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,013
Fastest return journey

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

22:15-14:40

2 stops19h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/11

11:00-07:10

1 stop17h 10m

$1,199
Cheapest one-way

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/1

13:25-19:00

1 stop32h 35m

$313

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/1

20:05-09:30

2 stops40h 25m

$439

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/9

08:35-10:00

1 stop27h 25m

$471

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/9

10:15-01:20

2 stops41h 05m

$500

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

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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 $447). Flying from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,439). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between $641 and $972 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $611 on Scoot (16 Oct–30 Oct).

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 13 August 2026.
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
1,584 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
327 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney 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 Sydney to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu in 20h 45m. Fly via Batik Air 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 $440, 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 $719 and $1,055, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu for 51% 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 $447). Flying from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,439). 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

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 13 August 2026.
Malaysia Airlines flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kota Kinabalu
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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 13 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$440Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$719Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,055Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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