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Malaysia Airlines flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu (SYD - BKI)

SYD — BKI
21 Jul — 28 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu on Malaysia Airlines typically fly into Kota Kinabalu and depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Select your dates above for pricing.

Malaysia Airlines flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Find detailed information about Malaysia Airlines flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu. Explore the options provided by Malaysia Airlines to plan your journey from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated 16 July 2025.

Return from

$772

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price (all airlines)

$1,018
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 7/8-21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 10m total
  • Sydney to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kota Kinabalu; 13% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kota Kinabalu; 4% potential price drop.
Average price for all Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kota Kinabalu flights (one-way and round-trip).
  • How do most travelers feel about Malaysia Airlines?

    When planning your SYD-BKI trip, keep in mind that Malaysia Airlines is typically rated 6.7/10. This rating comes from 305 reviews by Cheapflights users who have traveled with Malaysia Airlines.

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Cheapest Malaysia Airlines flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable Malaysia Airlines flight options available from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 16 July 2025.

Thu 7/822:10SYD - BKI
1 stop28h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 21/805:20BKI - SYD
1 stop26h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/7$772

Travel insights for Malaysia Airlines flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about Malaysia Airlines flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu with Malaysia Airlines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

Booking with Malaysia Airlines 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney 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 Sydney to Kota Kinabalu with Malaysia Airlines?

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Malaysia Airlines flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu in August, with an average price of $729. Conversely, traveling with Malaysia Airlines from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu in December will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $1,002. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

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Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
269 reviews
Overview

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.0

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