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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu from $456

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — BKI
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in March or February, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$803

One-way from

$456

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,136
20/5-3/6
  • 20/5-3/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 05m total
  • Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu
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1/5
  • 1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($232 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 20 February 2025.

Tue 20/515:15BNE - BKI
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/611:45BKI - BNE
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$803
Tue 20/510:10BNE - BKI
1 stop34h 10mChina Southern
Tue 3/619:20BKI - BNE
1 stop34h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2$993
Sat 13/923:50BNE - BKI
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sat 20/912:05BKI - BNE
1 stop26h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,149
Mon 7/407:15BNE - BKI
1 stop16h 15mBatik Air
Sun 13/407:00BKI - BNE
1 stop20h 50mBatik Air
Deal found 20/2$1,473
Sat 13/908:20BNE - BKI
2 stops42h 10mChina Eastern
Fri 19/901:30BKI - BNE
2 stops42h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/2$2,495

Find flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

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 20 February 2025.

Fly from

Brisbane

Fly to

Kota Kinabalu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Tue 20/5

15:15-19:10

2 stops29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/6

13:40-05:50

1 stop14h 10m

$859

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Tue 20/5

10:10-18:20

1 stop34h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/6

19:20-08:15

1 stop34h 55m

$929

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Mon 7/4

07:15-21:30

1 stop16h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 13/4

07:00-05:50

1 stop20h 50m

$1,473

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Tue 10/6

08:20-00:30

2 stops42h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/7

01:30-17:30

2 stops38h 00m

$2,519

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Thu 1/5

07:00-20:50

2 stops39h 50m

$456

BrisbaneKota Kinabalu

BNE - BKI

BNEBKI

Brisbane

Sun 13/4

14:45-11:20

1 stop22h 35m

$900

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Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Brisbane 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 BNE to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane 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 20 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 20 February 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,301 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,301 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,301 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,301 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

China Eastern
7.0
Good
127 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,301 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Batik Air
6.0
Okay
69 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,301 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $993, China Southern will fly you from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Batik Air and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,473 and $3,126, respectively. China Southern is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Brisbane 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 3 airlines flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

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China SouthernCheapest$802Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Batik AirCheapest$960Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,100Average$1,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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