BNE - BKI

$379 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 15/4. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$804
Overall average: $987
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 1/8Wed 12/8
BNE - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$379
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/4
BNE - BKI • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $804 (return)
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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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 $2,344 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 23m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 31% 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

Sat, 1 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Malaysia Airlines Logo
08:30 - 22:05
BNE
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BKI
15h 35m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:45 - 07:00
BKI
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BNE
30h 15m
1 stop
$804Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:05 - 19:45
BNE
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BKI
28h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:30 - 21:30
BKI
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BNE
36h 00m
2 stops
$828Multiple Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Malaysia Airlines Logo
08:30 - 22:05
BNE
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BKI
15h 35m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:45 - 00:25
BKI
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BNE
23h 40m
2 stops
$859Malaysia Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
Malaysia Airlines Logo
08:30 - 21:35
BNE
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BKI
15h 05m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:45 - 07:00
BKI
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BNE
30h 15m
1 stop
$865Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:30 - 22:55
BNE
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BKI
16h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:20 - 05:20
BKI
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BNE
29h 00m
2 stops
$866Multiple Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:05 - 11:15
BNE
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BKI
22h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:45 - 05:50
BKI
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BNE
31h 05m
2 stops
$871Multiple Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Sat, 9 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:30 - 22:55
BNE
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BKI
25h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 - 21:40
BKI
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BNE
31h 25m
2 stops
$875Multiple Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Sat, 9 May
Malaysia Airlines Logo
08:30 - 00:40
BNE
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BKI
18h 10m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
15:00 - 07:00
BKI
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BNE
14h 00m
1 stop
$879Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May
Malaysia Airlines Logo
08:30 - 23:40
BNE
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BKI
17h 10m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
19:05 - 07:00
BKI
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BNE
33h 55m
1 stop
$883Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 11:15
BNE
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BKI
30h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:50 - 17:45
BKI
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BNE
29h 55m
2 stops
$889Multiple 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.

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 $679 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,546 and $1,245 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$379
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Brisbane to Kota Kinabalu

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 $379 for a one-way ticket and $804 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 $1,081 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 $1,055 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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 1480 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
8.1Entertainment
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Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

10.0 ExcellentGary, Jan 2026
CAN - SIN
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Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

First time flying with Singapore airlines and I’ll give them two thumbs up 👍 👍

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

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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