RM 463 Find Cheap Flights from Australia to Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Kota Kinabalu departing on 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Kota Kinabalu, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Kota Kinabalu, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
RM 871
Typical prices: RM 840-RM 1,209
Scoot
Tue 3/3Thu 12/3
PER - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
RM 463
Typical prices: RM 506-RM 1,248
AirAsia
Wed 15/7
PER - BKI • 1 stop
When to travel
October
Cheapest • 23% price drop
September
Most popular
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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

Tue, 3 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
Scoot Logo
05:35 - 19:00
PER
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BKI
13h 25m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
11:50 - 04:15
BKI
-
PER
16h 25m
1 stop
RM 871Scoot
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
Scoot Logo
05:35 - 19:00
PER
-
BKI
13h 25m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
11:50 - 16:30
BKI
-
PER
28h 40m
1 stop
RM 879Scoot
Sat, 7 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Scoot Logo
05:35 - 19:00
PER
-
BKI
13h 25m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
20:00 - 16:30
BKI
-
PER
20h 30m
1 stop
RM 891Scoot
Fri, 1 May - Mon, 4 May
Scoot Logo
18:25 - 19:30
PER
-
BKI
25h 05m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
09:45 - 04:15
BKI
-
PER
18h 30m
1 stop
RM 903Scoot
Fri, 1 May - Mon, 4 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:25 - 19:30
PER
-
BKI
25h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 00:30
BKI
-
PER
31h 30m
2 stops
RM 1,021Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 10:30
PER
-
BKI
13h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 05:50
BKI
-
PER
12h 50m
2 stops
RM 1,052Multiple Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Thu, 21 May
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 18:20
MEL
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BKI
34h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:20 - 19:20
BKI
-
MEL
22h 00m
1 stop
RM 1,861China Southern
Sun, 17 May - Wed, 20 May
China Southern Logo
21:45 - 18:20
SYD
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BKI
22h 35m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:20 - 19:40
BKI
-
SYD
22h 20m
1 stop
RM 1,861China Southern
Sun, 10 May - Wed, 13 May
Qantas Airways Logo
15:10 - 11:55
NTL
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BKI
46h 45m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:00 - 10:35
BKI
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NTL
17h 35m
2 stops
RM 7,486Qantas Airways
Sun, 10 May - Wed, 13 May
Qantas Airways Logo
15:10 - 18:20
NTL
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BKI
29h 10m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
05:20 - 10:35
BKI
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NTL
27h 15m
2 stops
RM 7,545Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

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 1,621 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is RM 3,038 and RM 2,697 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is October with an average price of RM 1,621.

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 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightRM 463
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (2% 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.

  • 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.

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

    Each week there are around 562 direct flights from within Australia to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kota Kinabalu flight deals.

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

Kota Kinabalu (BKI)