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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane from RM 1,217

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — BNE
2 Jul — 9 Jul1
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 2 June 2026.

Tue 18/816:20
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop12h 40m
Qantas Airways
Wed 19/818:20
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops29h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/5RM 3,975
Tue 18/819:45
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop12h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 19/818:10
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 31/5RM 5,200

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 2 June 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 3,975

One-way from

RM 1,217
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 18/8-19/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane
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1/9
  • 1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 15m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 18/8

16:20-07:00

1 stop12h 40m

Brisbane

Wed 19/8

18:20-21:35

2 stops29h 15m

RM 3,975
Fastest return journey

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 18/8

19:45-10:20

1 stop12h 35m

Brisbane

Wed 19/8

18:10-11:15

1 stop19h 05m

RM 5,200
Cheapest one-way

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/9

09:50-21:30

2 stops33h 40m

RM 1,217

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 1/9

19:20-08:25

1 stop35h 05m

RM 2,124

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 4/9

09:30-07:00

1 stop19h 30m

RM 2,267
Fastest single journey

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 31/8

05:20-20:35

1 stop13h 15m

RM 2,267

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 30/8

05:20-20:35

1 stop13h 15m

RM 2,267

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/9

06:50-07:00

1 stop22h 10m

RM 2,267

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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.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 73% 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 3,109.

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 22m.

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 15m.

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 2 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
310 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
310 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
310 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane will take you 12h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5436 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane round-trip from RM 1,159.

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

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

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

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Top airline flying from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,159AverageRM 2,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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