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$261 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney 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 Sydney to Kota Kinabalu departing on 27/7. 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
$616
Typical prices: $1,148-$719
Scoot
Sun 13/9Sat 19/9
SYD - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$261
Typical prices: $253-$307
Scoot
Mon 27/7
SYD - BKI • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $616 (return)
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and Kota Kinabalu. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $997 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 30m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 47% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu (SYD-BKI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney 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 Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

Sun, 13 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Scoot Logo
20:35 - 19:30
SYD
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BKI
24h 55m
1 stop
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12:15 - 19:20
BKI
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SYD
29h 05m
1 stop
$616Scoot
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
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13:00 - 19:30
SYD
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BKI
32h 30m
1 stop
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13:00 - 20:00
BKI
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SYD
29h 00m
1 stop
$697Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
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13:00 - 19:30
SYD
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BKI
32h 30m
1 stop
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13:00 - 20:00
BKI
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SYD
29h 00m
1 stop
$711Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
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13:00 - 08:50
SYD
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BKI
21h 50m
1 stop
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13:00 - 20:00
BKI
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SYD
29h 00m
1 stop
$734Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
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13:00 - 19:30
SYD
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BKI
32h 30m
1 stop
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18:45 - 19:20
BKI
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SYD
22h 35m
2 stops
$742Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
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13:00 - 19:30
SYD
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BKI
32h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:45 - 19:20
BKI
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SYD
22h 35m
2 stops
$777Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
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06:00 - 08:50
SYD
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BKI
28h 50m
2 stops
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16:30 - 19:20
BKI
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SYD
24h 50m
2 stops
$823Multiple Airlines
Sun, 13 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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20:35 - 11:55
SYD
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BKI
17h 20m
2 stops
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12:15 - 19:20
BKI
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SYD
29h 05m
1 stop
$832Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
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06:00 - 08:50
SYD
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BKI
28h 50m
2 stops
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16:30 - 19:20
BKI
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SYD
24h 50m
2 stops
$840Multiple Airlines
Sun, 13 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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20:35 - 19:30
SYD
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BKI
24h 55m
1 stop
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05:20 - 19:20
BKI
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SYD
36h 00m
3 stops
$866Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Kota Kinabalu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney to Kota Kinabalu departing in September.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney 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 Sydney to Kota Kinabalu is May, where tickets cost $447 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,437 and $1,364 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$261
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (69% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu was $261 for a one-way ticket and $616 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu are Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,128 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 $1,261 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney 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 Sydney to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney 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 Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney 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 Sydney 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 1545 reviews
8.1Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
7.8Food
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Flight attendants were awesome! Very helpful and patients. Some food were good but maybe not serving fish that kinda make the whole aircraft smell fishy. The “fried pork” was tasty but too much skin so it doesnt taste that great.

10.0 ExcellentMaria, June 2026
SEA - SIN
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Flight attendants were awesome! Very helpful and patients. Some food were good but maybe not serving fish that kinda make the whole aircraft smell fishy. The “fried pork” was tasty but too much skin so it doesnt taste that great.

Really great service throughout and the food was really nice. I can highly recommend thank you very much.

A little more room from the reclining seat in the front of me.

It was okay. I feel that Singapore Airlines isn't as good as it used to be but it's still not bad

It was fine. Nothing special but nothing went wrong so all good.

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

Overall were very good and I was satisfied w/ all the food and services.

Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

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

Food no choice just give it seams trying to finish what ever you have in hand

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.

Boarding was not as per sequence Light snacks were not available Window had hair oil stains and water condensation

3 hours delay ,we changed plane after boarding and waiting inside

Apart from the staff at the airport who were amazing the rest of the experience with scoot was disgusting a very basic flight packed and uncomfortable no consideration to a disabled traveller. And even worse from Singapore to Vienna. All about the money. Not even a complementary coffee or juice. From the airline. The staff at the airport didn't look at me as been disabled and no help not even a wheelchair was offered. The food on the plane was cheap and tasteless and expensive no entertainment on plane and WiFi which had to be paid for was intermittent at best.

Uncoordinated boarding, seat comfort is terrible, even toilet is so small that overweight people wouldn't fit in. Baggage scam with additional fees. Stay away from this airline.

Forthright communication to the customers regarding services offered and any fees involved.

Scoot is a no frills budget airline. Do not expect a legacy airline experience.

I have taken more than 50 flights in the past year and this is the worst onboard experience that I've come across. There's always a risk with budget airlines and their creative views of customer service. Having bought a standard seat, we boarded at the assigned seat - we naturally couldn't choose ourselves as that would be extra cost. After take-off, the person in the row in front leans back their seat. As a frequent flyer, I believe this is their right, so I try to lean my seat back as well to have the same space available. However, my standard seat could not lean back, as the row behind was an exit row. As I had paid for a standard seat, not a less space than standard, I moved to the completely free row behind me. This was not allowed, as due to extra legroom, this would cost extra. Subsequently spent the next 30 mins discussing this scenario with the crew. I have no issues with budget airlines and additional charges, but if I pay for a standard seat, I want a standard seat, not one with less space. As you do not offer me a discount for the less space, do not try and charge me a premium, when I find a free seat with more space. It works both ways Scoot.

Finishes were quite worn, including our very scratched up seatback. No entertainment available, and the WiFi (even for “ScootHub”) was very slow. Crew were somewhat friendly.

Food & lower the prices. Look at Air Asia food look better & affordable

Not a frequent user of their website booking. Booked my check-in baggage and only realized that I did not book my check in baggage for return flight. The receipt was not clear in identifying that as well. Was charged exorbitantly at check in counter. Bad taste for sure when it is a business trip and not leisure trip. Baggage was delayed for more than an hour at belt back in SG.

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Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.