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Cheap flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu from $354

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — BKI
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap 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 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,007

One-way from

$436

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,637
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 20/1-29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 10m total
  • Sydney to Kota Kinabalu
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17/1
  • 17/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 55m total
  • Sydney to Kota Kinabalu
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High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
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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 18 December 2024.

Sun 22/1210:05SYD - BKI
3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/1201:35BKI - SYD
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,192
Thu 26/1214:05SYD - BKI
1 stop30h 40mScoot
Sat 4/112:30BKI - SYD
1 stop29h 05mScoot
Deal found 17/12$1,772
Thu 26/1221:30SYD - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 20/101:30BKI - SYD
1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/12$1,964
Thu 19/1212:15SYD - BKI
1 stop37h 25mT'way Air
Tue 14/123:40BKI - SYD
1 stop31h 35mT'way Air
Deal found 17/12$3,021
Thu 19/1214:15SYD - BKI
2 stops54h 45mChina Southern
Mon 13/103:30BKI - SYD
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$3,215
Thu 19/1207:15SYD - BKI
2 stops16h 25mBatik Air
Tue 14/111:20BKI - SYD
2 stops15h 55mBatik Air
Deal found 17/12$3,699

Find flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

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 18 December 2024.

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SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/4

21:15-13:55

2 stops18h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/5

21:35-11:35

1 stop12h 00m

$707

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/3

22:15-15:20

1 stop20h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/4

05:20-19:35

1 stop12h 15m

$846

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/1

14:05-11:30

1 stop24h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/1

20:05-12:50

1 stop13h 45m

$1,007

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/4

10:05-18:20

1 stop34h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/5

19:20-19:40

1 stop22h 20m

$1,203

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/3

21:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/4

01:30-09:00

1 stop29h 30m

$1,277

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/4

11:00-20:10

2 stops35h 10m

$354

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/4

12:35-11:20

1 stop24h 45m

$380

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about 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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 18 December 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 18 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Scoot and China Eastern from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.3
Good
96 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.3
Good
96 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
96 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
7.0
Good
159 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
96 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Scoot
6.7
Okay
300 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
96 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

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.

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

    Currently priced at $1,007, 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 China Southern and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,339 and $1,478, respectively.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Sydney 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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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 18 December 2024.
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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 18 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$417Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$822Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$984Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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