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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia from RM 1,286

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SYD
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
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 3 January 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,569

One-way from

RM 1,286
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 5/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Australia
26/4
  • 26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 15m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Australia

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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 3 January 2025.

Wed 5/311:20BKI - MEL
1 stop33h 25mBatik Air
Mon 17/306:15MEL - BKI
1 stop17h 25mBatik Air
Deal found 3/1RM 1,569
Mon 17/221:30BKI - MEL
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/222:35MEL - BKI
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1RM 1,744
Sun 16/201:30BKI - MEL
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 28/222:30MEL - BKI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/1RM 3,367
Wed 5/322:00BKI - MEL
1 stop19h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 16/300:30MEL - BKI
1 stop14h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/1RM 4,315
Sun 16/203:30BKI - MEL
2 stops25h 35mChina Southern
Fri 28/216:00MEL - BKI
2 stops29h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 1/1RM 9,094

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 3 January 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 1,569

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 17/2

21:30-04:15

1 stop27h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 24/2

22:35-11:30

1 stop15h 55m

RM 1,744

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 16/2

01:30-10:00

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

22:30-00:30

1 stop29h 00m

RM 3,367

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/3

22:00-20:45

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

00:30-12:15

1 stop14h 45m

RM 4,315

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 16/2

03:30-08:05

2 stops25h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

16:00-18:00

2 stops29h 00m

RM 9,094

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 26/4

06:00-05:15

2 stops21h 15m

RM 1,286

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 28/1

11:20-04:15

1 stop13h 55m

RM 1,816

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 25/4

01:30-09:00

1 stop29h 30m

RM 4,468

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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 3 January 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 3 January 2025.

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.4
Good
84 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.4
Good
281 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.0
Good
137 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

6.0
Okay
70 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 most popular routes 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 938AverageRM 1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapestRM 1,046AverageRM 1,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,119AverageRM 2,853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 2,058AverageRM 3,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,785AverageRM 3,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestRM 3,604AverageRM 4,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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