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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Australia from RM 889

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SYD
30 May — 6 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 30 April 2026.

Tue 13/1012:15
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop21h 30m
Scoot
Tue 27/1022:35
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop23h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 26/4RM 1,714
Tue 13/1010:10
BKI
-
MEL
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/1022:35
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 2,105
Thu 11/612:15
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
Scoot
Thu 18/613:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop25h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 27/4RM 2,125
Thu 11/615:20
BKI
-
MEL
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/613:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4RM 2,208
Wed 10/609:50
BKI
-
BNE
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/616:25
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 2,310
Sat 13/620:45
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/608:30
MEL
-
BKI
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4RM 2,488
Sat 13/620:45
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop21h 35m
Scoot
Sat 20/613:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop25h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 29/4RM 2,682
Sat 13/620:45
BKI
-
BNE
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/607:00
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4RM 2,863
Mon 2/1120:00
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop22h 20m
Scoot
Wed 4/1113:10
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop24h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 25/4RM 2,962
Thu 13/812:15
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
Scoot
Mon 17/813:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop24h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 27/4RM 3,037
Tue 23/622:00
BKI
-
BNE
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/607:15
BNE
-
BKI
2 stops15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4RM 3,480
Fri 14/816:20
BKI
-
BNE
1 stop12h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 17/800:05
BNE
-
BKI
1 stop12h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 27/4RM 3,768

Find 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 30 April 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 1,714

One-way from

RM 889

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 1,856
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 13/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Australia
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 8/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 30m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (RM 402 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 127 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 13/10

12:15-12:45

1 stop21h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

22:35-19:00

1 stop23h 25m

RM 1,714

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/6

15:20-11:45

2 stops18h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 16/6

17:40-19:30

2 stops27h 50m

RM 2,081

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 13/10

10:10-21:20

2 stops32h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

22:35-19:00

1 stop23h 25m

RM 2,105

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 11/6

12:15-20:20

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

13:00-12:55

1 stop25h 55m

RM 2,125

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 11/6

15:20-20:20

2 stops27h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

13:00-12:55

1 stop25h 55m

RM 2,208

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/6

09:50-19:55

2 stops32h 05m

Brisbane

Wed 17/6

16:25-21:00

2 stops30h 35m

RM 2,310

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/6

22:00-11:45

1 stop11h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 16/6

13:00-08:50

1 stop21h 50m

RM 2,425

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/6

20:45-20:20

1 stop21h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 20/6

08:30-12:50

2 stops30h 20m

RM 2,488

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 13/8

12:15-20:20

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

13:00-11:15

1 stop24h 15m

RM 3,037

Kota KinabaluBrisbane

BKI - BNE

BKIBNE

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 23/6

22:00-16:50

2 stops16h 50m

Brisbane

Tue 30/6

07:15-20:30

2 stops15h 15m

RM 3,480

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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 454). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Australia in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,635). 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.

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 30 April 2026.
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
7.4
Good
307 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

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
307 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
307 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

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.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
232 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
307 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

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.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
326 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
307 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

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.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
83 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
307 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

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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  • 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 14h. Scoot provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 3,768. 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?

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    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 454). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Australia in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,635). 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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Discover the top 5 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 30 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapestRM 453AverageRM 1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 863AverageRM 1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,156AverageRM 2,771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,193AverageRM 1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,427AverageRM 3,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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