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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane from RM 1,197

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — BNE
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 March 2026.

Fri 6/301:30
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop19h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 9/300:30
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop26h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 27/2RM 3,240
Tue 10/1114:40
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop14h 05m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 22/208:00
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop17h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/3RM 3,402
Sun 26/411:30
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop17h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 29/408:30
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop15h 05m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/3RM 3,567
Tue 10/1105:20
BKI
-
BNE
3 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/208:00
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3RM 3,780
Wed 27/512:40
BKI
-
BNE
2 stops15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/611:05
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3RM 3,969
Wed 27/522:20
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop30h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 6/608:30
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop16h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/3RM 3,973
Sat 7/320:00
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 10/318:10
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop26h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/3RM 4,508

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Brisbane (BNE). 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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 3,240

One-way from

RM 1,197
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 27/5-6/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane
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Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 45m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane
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Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 27/5

09:45-05:45

2 stops18h 00m

Brisbane

Sat 6/6

12:20-00:30

1 stop14h 10m

RM 3,240

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 26/4

11:30-07:00

1 stop17h 30m

Brisbane

Wed 29/4

08:30-21:35

1 stop15h 05m

RM 3,567

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 26/4

07:05-05:50

2 stops20h 45m

Brisbane

Wed 29/4

07:15-22:15

2 stops17h 00m

RM 4,870

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 30/4

07:05-05:50

2 stops20h 45m

RM 1,197

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 30/4

11:00-10:20

3 stops21h 20m

RM 1,410

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane?

Share of one-stop return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 59% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 2,968.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 24m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 28m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brisbane. 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 Brisbane. Reviews last updated 4 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Departing from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane will take you 17h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5436 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane round-trip from RM 1,152. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Singapore Airlines.

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,152AverageRM 2,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestRM 2,866AverageRM 3,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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