How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Australia?

A quick flight from Kota Kinabalu to Australia can take about 16h 55m. Scoot provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 3,593. There are 5436 km between Kota Kinabalu and Australia. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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. Find deals

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).

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kota Kinabalu to Australia?

The most popular airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Australia are Scoot, Batik Air and AirAsia. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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.

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?

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Round-trip from	RM 1,723
One-way from	RM 866
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	October
Average price	RM 1,600

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2 total stops
56h 15m total
Kota Kinabalu to Australia

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12h 55m total
Kota Kinabalu to Australia

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Thu 18/1211:45BKI - MEL

1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/122:35MEL - BKI

1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 1,723

Thu 23/1011:45BKI - MEL

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1013:10MEL - BKI

1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10RM 2,284

Mon 3/1111:50BKI - MEL

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1107:45MEL - BKI

2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 2,550

Sat 6/1211:45BKI - MEL

1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1206:15MEL - BKI

1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/10RM 2,618

Tue 2/1211:50BKI - MEL

1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1207:45MEL - BKI

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/10RM 2,622

Tue 2/1211:50BKI - MEL

1 stop30h 00mScoot

Tue 9/1222:35MEL - BKI

1 stop23h 25mScoot

Deal found 18/10RM 2,668

Mon 3/1111:50BKI - MEL

1 stop30h 30mScoot

Fri 28/1113:10MEL - BKI

1 stop24h 55mScoot

Deal found 20/10RM 2,673

Thu 4/1205:20BKI - BNE

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1207:20BNE - BKI

2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 3,221

Sun 14/1206:00BKI - BNE

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/116:10BNE - BKI

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 3,318

Wed 24/1207:20BKI - OOL

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/1220:35OOL - BKI

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10RM 3,948

Wed 3/1201:30BKI - BNE

1 stop19h 30mCathay Pacific

Thu 11/1212:10BNE - BKI

1 stop14h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/10RM 5,383

Thu 4/1219:05BKI - BNE

1 stop35h 10mChina Southern

Thu 11/1210:15BNE - BKI

1 stop33h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 20/10RM 5,679

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Thu 18/1211:45BKI - MEL

1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/101:30MEL - BKI

2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 1,904

Mon 3/1111:50BKI - MEL

1 stop30h 30mScoot

Fri 28/1113:10MEL - BKI

1 stop24h 55mScoot

Deal found 20/10RM 2,673

Wed 11/301:30BKI - MEL

1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific

Mon 16/315:35MEL - BKI

1 stop35h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/10RM 2,900

Thu 12/314:40BKI - MEL

1 stop13h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 16/308:45MEL - BKI

1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 3,306

Mon 3/1111:50BKI - MEL

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1107:45MEL - BKI

2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 2,550

Thu 4/1205:20BKI - BNE

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1207:20BNE - BKI

2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 3,221

Tue 17/305:20BKI - BNE

2 stops16h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 18/308:00BNE - BKI

1 stop15h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 17/10RM 3,593

Sun 14/1206:00BKI - BNE

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/116:10BNE - BKI

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 3,318

Wed 3/1201:30BKI - BNE

1 stop19h 30mCathay Pacific

Wed 10/1200:30BNE - BKI

1 stop26h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/10RM 5,383

Thu 12/316:05BKI - OOL

2 stops20h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 15/316:55OOL - BKI

2 stops21h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 17/10RM 5,586

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Thu 23/1011:45BKI - MEL

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1013:10MEL - BKI

1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10RM 2,284

Thu 23/1022:20BKI - MEL

1 stop31h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 29/1000:30MEL - BKI

1 stop20h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 17/10RM 5,083

Mon 3/1111:50BKI - MEL

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1107:45MEL - BKI

2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10RM 2,550

Mon 3/1111:50BKI - MEL

1 stop30h 30mScoot

Fri 28/1113:10MEL - BKI

1 stop24h 55mScoot

Deal found 20/10RM 2,673

One-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia
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Sun 26/1020:00BKI - MEL

1 stop12h 55mScoot

Deal found 19/10RM 866

Sun 26/1023:25BKI - MEL

2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/10RM 1,043

Mon 15/1222:00BKI - BNE

1 stop30h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 21/10RM 1,799

Sun 14/1201:30BKI - OOL

3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10RM 16,711

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Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 18/12

11:45-23:35

1 stop32h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

01:30-19:10

2 stops20h 40m

RM 1,904

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/11

11:50-21:20

1 stop30h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

07:45-09:35

2 stops28h 50m

RM 2,550

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/11

11:50-21:20

1 stop30h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

13:10-11:05

1 stop24h 55m

RM 2,673

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/3

01:30-07:10

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

15:35-00:30

1 stop35h 55m

RM 2,900

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/12

05:20-05:20

2 stops22h 00m

Brisbane

Thu 11/12

07:20-23:40

2 stops18h 20m

RM 3,221

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

14:40-07:15

1 stop13h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

08:45-22:20

1 stop16h 35m

RM 3,306

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 14/12

06:00-06:45

1 stop22h 45m

Brisbane

Sat 3/1

16:10-23:00

2 stops32h 50m

RM 3,318

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 17/3

05:20-00:15

2 stops16h 55m

Brisbane

Wed 18/3

08:00-21:10

1 stop15h 10m

RM 3,593

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/12

01:30-23:00

1 stop19h 30m

Brisbane

Wed 10/12

00:30-00:30

1 stop26h 00m

RM 5,383

Kota KinabaluCoolangatta

BKI - OOL

BKIOOL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

16:05-14:05

2 stops20h 00m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 15/3

16:55-12:15

2 stops21h 20m

RM 5,586

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Australia (average of RM 566). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,600). 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?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Australia?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kota Kinabalu to Australia flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, andScoot from Kota Kinabalu to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

AirAsia

6.8

Okay

220 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Scoot

6.7

Okay

308 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Batik Air

5.9

Fair

73 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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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.
How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Australia?
A quick flight from Kota Kinabalu to Australia can take about 16h 55m. Scoot provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 3,593. There are 5436 km between Kota Kinabalu and Australia. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Australia (average of RM 566). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,600). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 635	AverageRM 3,080	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 921	AverageRM 1,149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights
Batik Air	CheapestRM 974	AverageRM 1,779	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
Scoot	CheapestRM 985	AverageRM 1,596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	CheapestRM 2,489	AverageRM 3,259	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestRM 3,073	AverageRM 3,895	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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