BNE - BKI

$509 Find Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu departing on 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
$854
Typical prices: $1,578-$826
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Wed 10/6Fri 26/6
BNE - BKI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$509
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/9
BNE - BKI • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $856 (return)
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Brisbane and Kota Kinabalu. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $2,126 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 34m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 35% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu (BNE-BKI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

Wed, 10 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun
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13:20 - 21:00
BNE
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BKI
33h 40m
2 stops
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13:55 - 18:45
BKI
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BNE
26h 50m
2 stops
$854Multiple Airlines
Mon, 31 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep
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00:05 - 10:45
BNE
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BKI
12h 40m
1 stop
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12:40 - 07:00
BKI
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BNE
16h 20m
1 stop
$856Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 11 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
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07:00 - 12:55
BNE
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BKI
31h 55m
2 stops
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22:00 - 21:45
BKI
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BNE
21h 45m
2 stops
$881Multiple Airlines
Thu, 11 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
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07:00 - 12:55
BNE
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BKI
31h 55m
2 stops
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20:45 - 21:45
BKI
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BNE
23h 00m
2 stops
$928Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
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09:05 - 08:50
BNE
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BKI
25h 45m
2 stops
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20:45 - 16:30
BKI
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BNE
17h 45m
2 stops
$936Multiple Airlines
Mon, 31 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep
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00:05 - 10:45
BNE
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BKI
12h 40m
1 stop
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12:40 - 10:55
BKI
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BNE
20h 15m
2 stops
$942Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 16 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun
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13:20 - 19:30
BNE
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BKI
32h 10m
2 stops
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12:15 - 15:50
BKI
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BNE
25h 35m
2 stops
$953Multiple Airlines
Tue, 7 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul
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06:30 - 08:50
BNE
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BKI
28h 20m
2 stops
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20:30 - 21:45
BKI
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BNE
23h 15m
2 stops
$957Multiple Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun
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23:30 - 16:35
BNE
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BKI
19h 05m
1 stop
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13:55 - 18:45
BKI
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BNE
26h 50m
2 stops
$998Multiple Airlines
Thu, 11 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
Malaysia Airlines Logo
07:55 - 23:40
BNE
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BKI
17h 45m
2 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
16:20 - 07:00
BKI
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BNE
12h 40m
1 stop
$1,008Malaysia Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu departing in June.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu is February, where tickets cost $661 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,582 and $1,347 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$509
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

  • What is the cheapest flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu was $509 for a one-way ticket and $854 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

    Brisbane and Kota Kinabalu are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Brisbane from Brisbane and will be arriving at Kota Kinabalu.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Brisbane and Kota Kinabalu, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu, Singapore Airlines or Malaysia Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu are Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,194 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Malaysia Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,028 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Brisbane is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Brisbane with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Brisbane up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1510 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
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Really great service throughout and the food was really nice. I can highly recommend thank you very much.

10.0 ExcellentPeter, Apr 2026
LHR - BKI
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Really great service throughout and the food was really nice. I can highly recommend thank you very much.

Fast and efficient flight. Wifi worked well. Food selection could have been better

Crew is excellent Wifi needs to be improved in order to connect to the internet.

Pleasant business class flight experience with good onboarding experience. Flight service team was excellent with usual book-the-chef menu available

SQ service is great as always. However, the food quality seems to have gotten a lot worse recently.

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

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