RM 517 Find Cheap Flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheap Flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Scoot Logo
05:35 - 19:00PER-BKI
13h 25m1 stop
Scoot Logo
20:00 - 16:35BKI-PER
20h 35m1 stop
RM 866Scoot
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Scoot Logo
05:35 - 19:00PER-BKI
13h 25m1 stop
Scoot Logo
20:00 - 16:35BKI-PER
20h 35m1 stop
RM 887Scoot
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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
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18:25 - 19:25PER-BKI
25h 00m1 stop
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11:45 - 04:30BKI-PER
16h 45m1 stop
RM 925
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Thu, 20 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
AirAsia Logo
04:40 - 15:10PER-BKI
10h 30m1 stop
AirAsia Logo
09:50 - 19:50BKI-PER
10h 00m1 stop
RM 937AirAsia
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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05:35 - 19:00PER-BKI
13h 25m1 stop
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10:10 - 04:20BKI-PER
18h 10m2 stops
RM 1,046
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Tue, 21 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
AirAsia Logo
20:30 - 11:10PER-BKI
14h 40m1 stop
AirAsia Logo
06:00 - 04:00BKI-PER
22h 00m2 stops
RM 1,080AirAsia
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Tue, 21 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Batik Air Logo
23:15 - 11:45PER-BKI
12h 30m2 stops
Batik Air Logo
15:00 - 05:50BKI-PER
14h 50m2 stops
RM 1,593Batik Air
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Sun, 8 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Batik Air Logo
01:40 - 21:30PER-BKI
19h 50m1 stop
Batik Air Logo
07:00 - 00:40BKI-PER
17h 40m1 stop
RM 1,610Batik Air
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Mon, 16 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
Malaysia Airlines Logo
02:25 - 15:20PER-BKI
12h 55m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
07:20 - 01:25BKI-PER
18h 05m1 stop
RM 1,723Malaysia Airlines
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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Malaysia Airlines Logo
02:10 - 15:35PER-BKI
13h 25m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:20 - 14:50BKI-PER
16h 30m1 stop
RM 2,034Malaysia Airlines
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Everything you should know

When to book
6 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 19% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
RM 866
Overall average: RM 1,555
Scoot
Wed 29/10Wed 5/11
PER - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
RM 517
Typical prices: RM 504-727
AirAsia
Wed 15/10
PER - BKI • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kota Kinabalu

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is October, where tickets cost RM 1,879 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is RM 3,446 and RM 3,299 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of RM 1,879.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flightRM 517
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (51% more expensive on average)
Flight from Perth to Kota Kinabalu

FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • How far is Kota Kinabalu Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?

    You’ll need to travel 6 km to reach the Kota Kinabalu city centre from Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • What is the name of Kota Kinabalu’s airport?

    When flying to Kota Kinabalu, you'll arrive at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). The airport is also known as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as RM 1,257. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are RM 5,841 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost RM 433 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 625.

  • How many direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are there each week?

    Each week there are around 478 direct flights from within Australia to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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Direct departures

Australia to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +28 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +29 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +30 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Thursday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +32 more

Friday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +28 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Saturday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +29 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +30 more

Sunday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +30 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +31 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to Australia

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +28 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +29 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +30 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Thursday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +32 more

Friday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +28 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Saturday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +29 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +30 more

Sunday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +30 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +31 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight to Kota Kinabalu

Information on the airport you'll fly into in Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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