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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane from RM 4,204

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — BNE
23 May — 30 May1
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 23 April 2026.

Wed 13/501:15
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop31h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 17/512:20
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop14h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 19/4RM 4,204
Thu 14/515:00
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop14h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sun 17/518:20
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops19h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/4RM 4,358
Mon 18/501:15
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop19h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 23/512:20
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop14h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 22/4RM 4,627
Tue 19/515:00
BKI
-
BNE
2 stops31h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 23/508:30
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop17h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/4RM 4,706

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RM 4,204
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 13/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane
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Cheapest return flight

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 14/5

15:00-07:00

1 stop14h 00m

Brisbane

Sun 17/5

18:20-11:55

2 stops19h 35m

RM 4,358
Fastest return journey

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 18/5

01:15-22:30

1 stop19h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 23/5

12:20-00:30

1 stop14h 10m

RM 4,627

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 19/5

15:00-00:25

2 stops31h 25m

Brisbane

Sat 23/5

08:30-23:40

1 stop17h 10m

RM 4,706

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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 57% 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 3,100.

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: 14h 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 Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 11m.

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 23 April 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
7.4
Good
305 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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.

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

    Departing from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane will take you 14h. 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 1,156.

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

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Top airline flying from Kota Kinabalu to Brisbane

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,156AverageRM 2,772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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