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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia from RM 970

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SYD
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kota Kinabalu to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,689

One-way from

RM 970

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 2,142
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 29/10-5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Australia
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5/2
  • 5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 50m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (RM 2,683 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 489 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 16 September 2025.

Wed 29/1020:00BKI - MEL
1 stop22h 20mScoot
Wed 5/1121:20MEL - BKI
1 stop16h 45mScoot
Deal found 14/9RM 1,689
Wed 29/1005:20BKI - MEL
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1121:20MEL - BKI
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9RM 1,739

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Fly from

Kota Kinabalu

Fly to

Australia

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/10

20:00-21:20

1 stop22h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

21:20-11:05

1 stop16h 45m

RM 1,689

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/10

22:00-12:05

2 stops35h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

21:20-23:40

3 stops29h 20m

RM 1,760

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/10

07:00-05:40

2 stops19h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

07:45-21:30

2 stops16h 45m

RM 2,949

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

14:40-07:15

1 stop13h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

08:45-00:55

1 stop19h 10m

RM 3,138

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/2

05:20-05:40

3 stops21h 20m

RM 1,029

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 14/10

01:45-21:20

2 stops40h 35m

RM 1,117

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/10

23:25-10:35

3 stops32h 10m

RM 1,739

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Deals found on 16/9

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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 16 September 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.

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 16 September 2025.
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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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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
215 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Australia?

    A quick flight from Kota Kinabalu to Australia can take about 22h 20m. Scoot provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 1,689. There are 5687 km between Kota Kinabalu and Australia.

  • 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 631AverageRM 3,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 916AverageRM 1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 970AverageRM 1,771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ScootCheapestRM 1,058AverageRM 1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,477AverageRM 3,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestRM 3,058AverageRM 3,875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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