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Cheap flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu from $219

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — BKI
24 dec. — 31 dec.1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) 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 19 december 2024.

Round-trip from

$433

One-way from

$219
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 21/2-7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • Australia to Kota Kinabalu

Find flight deals from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 december 2024.

fre. 27/1223:10PER - BKI
1 stop21h 30mBatik Air
søn. 29/1207:00BKI - PER
1 stop17h 50mBatik Air
Deal found 18/12$732
ons. 25/1201:50PER - BKI
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
man. 30/1219:45BKI - PER
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$770
søn. 22/1210:05SYD - BKI
3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
lør. 28/1201:35BKI - SYD
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,202
man. 23/1222:50MEL - BKI
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
tor. 2/122:40BKI - MEL
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,426
tor. 26/1214:05SYD - BKI
1 stop30h 40mScoot
lør. 4/112:30BKI - SYD
1 stop29h 05mScoot
Deal found 17/12$1,786
søn. 22/1221:30SYD - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
lør. 28/1201:30BKI - SYD
1 stop33h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/12$1,926
man. 23/1222:30MEL - BKI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
ons. 1/101:30BKI - MEL
1 stop33h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/12$2,157
tor. 19/1201:30MEL - BKI
1 stop24h 05mBatik Air
fre. 10/111:20BKI - MEL
1 stop33h 25mBatik Air
Deal found 18/12$2,529
tor. 19/1212:15SYD - BKI
1 stop37h 25mT'way Air
tir. 14/123:40BKI - SYD
1 stop31h 35mT'way Air
Deal found 18/12$3,008
man. 23/1206:45MEL - BKI
2 stops38h 15mChina Southern
ons. 1/103:30BKI - MEL
2 stops39h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$3,207
tor. 19/1214:15SYD - BKI
2 stops54h 45mChina Southern
man. 13/103:30BKI - SYD
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$3,240
tor. 19/1207:15SYD - BKI
2 stops16h 25mBatik Air
tir. 14/111:20BKI - SYD
2 stops15h 55mBatik Air
Deal found 17/12$3,728

Find flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia 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 19 december 2024.

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PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

fre. 21/2

21:30-11:30

1 stop14h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

fre. 7/3

18:45-16:35

1 stop21h 50m

$433

PerthKota Kinabalu

PER - BKI

PERBKI

Perth

tor. 20/2

01:50-20:40

1 stop18h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

fre. 7/3

14:50-15:35

1 stop24h 45m

$498

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

lør. 8/3

22:35-19:05

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

tir. 18/3

12:30-20:10

1 stop28h 40m

$656

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

tir. 8/4

21:15-13:55

2 stops18h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

fre. 2/5

21:35-11:35

1 stop12h 00m

$713

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

lør. 8/3

22:35-19:05

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

tir. 18/3

13:45-11:40

2 stops18h 55m

$775

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

fre. 7/3

00:30-12:15

1 stop14h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

tir. 18/3

18:00-09:25

1 stop12h 25m

$805

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

man. 24/3

22:15-13:55

1 stop18h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

fre. 11/4

05:20-19:35

1 stop12h 15m

$849

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

tor. 10/4

20:45-20:50

1 stop26h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

ons. 30/4

19:55-19:45

1 stop21h 50m

$852

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

tor. 20/2

01:30-20:40

1 stop22h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

søn. 2/3

11:20-04:15

1 stop13h 55m

$856

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

fre. 18/4

12:30-16:10

1 stop29h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

fre. 9/5

08:30-06:00

1 stop19h 30m

$967

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $821). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 december 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

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).

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 19 december 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Scoot, China Eastern and Malaysia Airlines from Australia to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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1,331 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

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1,331 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

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1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

7.5
Good
92 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

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8.2

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8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

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290 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

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Good
944 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

7.0
Good
155 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Australia?

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Australia. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $219 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Batik Air from $306 and AirAsia from $495 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $821). 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 7 airlines flying from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

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ScootCheapest$360Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$386Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapest$445Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$658Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$723Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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China SouthernCheapest$808Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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