RM 499 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

Sa, 29 Nov - So, 7 Dez
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18:30 - 21:50PER-BKI
27h 20m2 stops
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13:05 - 04:30BKI-PER
15h 25m1 stop
RM 1,422Multiple Airlines
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Sa, 29 Nov - So, 7 Dez
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 20:35PER-BKI
24h 10m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 04:30BKI-PER
22h 30m2 stops
RM 1,447Multiple Airlines
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So, 8 Mrz - Fr, 13 Mrz
Batik Air Logo
01:40 - 21:30PER-BKI
19h 50m1 stop
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11:00 - 00:40BKI-PER
13h 40m1 stop
RM 1,527Batik Air
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So, 8 Mrz - Fr, 13 Mrz
Batik Air Logo
01:40 - 21:30PER-BKI
19h 50m1 stop
Batik Air Logo
07:00 - 05:50BKI-PER
22h 50m1 stop
RM 1,665Batik Air
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Do, 11 Dez - Do, 25 Dez
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05:15 - 19:55PER-BKI
14h 40m1 stop
AirAsia Logo
23:25 - 19:55BKI-PER
20h 30m1 stop
RM 1,938AirAsia
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Fr, 28 Nov - So, 7 Dez
Malaysia Airlines Logo
02:25 - 13:55PER-BKI
11h 30m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:00 - 15:15BKI-PER
17h 15m1 stop
RM 2,055Malaysia Airlines
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Do, 4 Dez - Mo, 8 Dez
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22:35 - 19:00MEL-BKI
23h 25m1 stop
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11:50 - 21:20BKI-MEL
30h 30m1 stop
RM 2,085Scoot
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Mo, 12 Jan - Mo, 9 Feb
Scoot Logo
22:35 - 11:05MEL-BKI
15h 30m1 stop
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11:50 - 21:20BKI-MEL
30h 30m1 stop
RM 2,152Scoot
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Do, 11 Dez - Do, 25 Dez
AirAsia Logo
05:15 - 19:15PER-BKI
14h 00m2 stops
AirAsia Logo
06:00 - 04:30BKI-PER
22h 30m2 stops
RM 2,236AirAsia
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So, 1 Mrz - Fr, 6 Mrz
Malaysia Airlines Logo
00:30 - 17:05MEL-BKI
19h 35m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
16:05 - 07:15BKI-MEL
12h 10m1 stop
RM 2,680Malaysia Airlines
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Everything you should know

When to travel
August
Cheapest • 19% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
RM 1,422
Typical prices: RM 1,894-RM 2,506
Multiple Airlines
Sa 29/11So 7/12
PER - BKI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
RM 499
Typical prices: RM 516-RM 940
Scoot
Mi 12/11
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 August, where tickets cost RM 1,888 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 3,398 and RM 3,331 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is August with an average price of RM 1,888.

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 seasonMay
Cheapest flightRM 499
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (57% 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 tickets can be as cheap as RM 1,254. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are RM 5,830 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 flights cost RM 1,817 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 2,620.

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

    Each week there are around 475 direct flights from within Australia to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Friday, 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, +28 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +29 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Thursday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +28 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Friday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +28 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +29 more

Saturday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +31 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +32 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +28 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +29 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, +28 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +29 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Thursday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +28 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Friday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +28 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +29 more

Saturday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +31 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +32 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +28 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +29 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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