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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 9,327. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.R 3,412 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,412, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 3,412 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,412, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 3,412 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,412, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 3,412 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,412, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 3,413 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,413, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 3,547 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,547, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 3,933 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 May.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,933, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 3,982 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Mar.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,982, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 3,996 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,996, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 4,017 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,017, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 5,119 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,119, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 7,435 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Jun.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Fri, 11 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,435, select.
Kota Kinabalu.R 9,663 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,663, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from R 9,663
Jul
from R 3,412
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from R 3,412
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from R 3,412
Nov
from R 3,413
Dec
from R 5,119
Jan
from R 3,996
Feb
from R 3,547
Mar
from R 3,982
Apr
from R 4,017
May
from R 3,933

Sydney to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Kinabalu.

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Sydney to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,412
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu is R 6,314. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 6,314.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sydney Airport and Kota Kinabalu Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kota Kinabalu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Scoot offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI): what you need to know

  • Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, making Kota Kinabalu three hours behind Sydney.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to BKI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SYD and BKI:

    • Shanghai Pudong Airport

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Singapore Changi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

  • Currently, R 3,412 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,314. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SYD to BKI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

  • Finding cheap flights from Sydney Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SYD to BKI.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)

  • 66% of flights that depart Sydney Airport reach their destination on time.

  • To reach Sydney Airport from central Sydney, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Sydney Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Kota Kinabalu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • When booking your flight from Sydney Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from SYD to BKI in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Kinabalu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia you should also see. About 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, a visit to Sandakan will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.

  • If there's time to check out another side of Malaysia, consider Tawau, roughly 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung are the start of reasons to visit.

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