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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia from RM 1,160

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 27/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SYD
9 Feb — 16 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Australia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Australia (AU0). 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 4 February 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,621

One-way from

RM 1,160

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 2,024
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 12/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Australia
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27/3
  • 27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 20m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (RM 1,143 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 469 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2025.

Wed 5/311:20BKI - MEL
1 stop33h 25mBatik Air
Mon 17/306:15MEL - BKI
1 stop17h 25mBatik Air
Deal found 3/2RM 1,800
Sun 9/322:40BKI - BNE
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/316:10BNE - BKI
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2RM 2,472
Tue 4/301:30BKI - MEL
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 17/313:00MEL - BKI
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/2RM 3,269
Thu 20/319:05BKI - BNE
1 stop35h 10mChina Southern
Thu 27/310:10BNE - BKI
1 stop33h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 2/2RM 3,816
Thu 16/1012:05BKI - MEL
1 stop14h 15mSingapore Airlines
Wed 22/1010:15MEL - BKI
1 stop11h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/2RM 4,080
Wed 19/301:30BKI - OOL
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/310:55OOL - BKI
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2RM 4,286
Wed 5/322:00BKI - MEL
1 stop19h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 16/300:30MEL - BKI
1 stop13h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/2RM 4,317
Thu 16/1019:20BKI - MEL
1 stop22h 00mChina Southern
Wed 22/1016:00MEL - BKI
2 stops29h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 3/2RM 7,833
Wed 5/319:05BKI - MEL
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/300:50MEL - BKI
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2RM 21,694

Find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia 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 407,431 searches. Data last updated 4 February 2025.

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Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/3

11:20-23:45

1 stop33h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

06:15-20:40

1 stop17h 25m

RM 1,800

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/3

22:40-05:40

2 stops29h 00m

Brisbane

Mon 17/3

16:10-13:15

1 stop23h 05m

RM 2,472

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 4/3

01:30-10:00

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

13:00-00:30

2 stops38h 30m

RM 3,269

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/3

19:05-08:15

1 stop35h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 27/3

10:10-18:00

1 stop33h 50m

RM 3,816

Kota KinabaluCoolangatta

BKI - OOL

BKIOOL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/3

01:30-19:05

2 stops39h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 27/3

10:55-00:30

2 stops39h 35m

RM 4,286

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/3

22:00-20:45

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

00:30-11:10

1 stop13h 40m

RM 4,317

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/3

19:05-20:10

2 stops22h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

00:50-18:00

2 stops20h 10m

RM 21,694

Kota KinabaluCoolangatta

BKI - OOL

BKIOOL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 27/3

13:30-21:50

2 stops30h 20m

RM 1,160

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 27/3

13:45-05:20

1 stop13h 35m

RM 1,272

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 26/3

20:05-16:55

1 stop18h 50m

RM 2,741

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Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Australia

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Travel insights for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Australia (average of RM 355). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 646). 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 BKI to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 February 2025.

When flying from Kota Kinabalu to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 4 February 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,314 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,314 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,314 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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
85 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,314 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
271 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,314 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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
126 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,314 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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
70 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,314 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kota Kinabalu to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia?

    Most people fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Australia. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Australia one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Australia are Singapore Airlines (RM 2,741), China Southern (RM 3,637), and China Eastern (RM 4,273).

  • What are the most popular routes from Kota Kinabalu to Australia?

    While some choose either Kota Kinabalu - Brisbane or Kota Kinabalu - Coolangatta Gold Coast, Kota Kinabalu - Melbourne is the most popular route from Kota Kinabalu to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Australia 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 Kota Kinabalu to Australia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Australia (average of RM 355). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 646). 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 6 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Australia

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AirAsiaCheapestRM 934AverageRM 1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapestRM 1,042AverageRM 1,944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,115AverageRM 2,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 2,039AverageRM 3,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,761AverageRM 3,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestRM 3,718AverageRM 4,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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