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Cheap flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu from $256

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Scoot Logo
20:05 - 19:00
SYD
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BKI
25h 55m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
20:00 - 18:50
BKI
-
SYD
19h 50m
1 stop
$476Scoot
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
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20:05 - 19:00
SYD
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BKI
25h 55m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
20:00 - 18:50
BKI
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SYD
19h 50m
1 stop
$481Scoot
Sat, 7 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
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20:05 - 19:00
SYD
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BKI
25h 55m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
20:00 - 12:20
BKI
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SYD
13h 20m
1 stop
$491Scoot
Sat, 7 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
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13:35 - 11:05
SYD
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BKI
24h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:55 - 20:35
BKI
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SYD
22h 40m
2 stops
$611Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
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20:05 - 19:00
SYD
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BKI
25h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 - 06:15
BKI
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SYD
15h 25m
2 stops
$628Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
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20:05 - 19:00
SYD
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BKI
25h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 - 06:15
BKI
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SYD
15h 25m
2 stops
$629Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
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13:35 - 19:00
SYD
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BKI
32h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:20
BKI
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SYD
27h 20m
3 stops
$650Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:05 - 19:15
SYD
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BKI
26h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 - 06:15
BKI
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SYD
15h 25m
2 stops
$660Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
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13:00 - 08:45
SYD
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BKI
21h 45m
1 stop
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09:45 - 19:20
BKI
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SYD
31h 35m
1 stop
$670Scoot
Tue, 7 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
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14:15 - 18:20
SYD
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BKI
30h 05m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:20 - 19:40
BKI
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SYD
22h 20m
1 stop
$673China Southern
Sun, 17 May - Wed, 20 May

China Eastern flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

Our best China Eastern deals on Sydney to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
China Eastern
22 Apr
SYD10:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 25m
2 stops
BKI00:30Kota Kinabalu
12 May
BKI01:30Kota Kinabalu
52h 30m
3 stops
SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,326
China Eastern
20 Apr
SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 10m
2 stops
BKI00:30Kota Kinabalu
12 May
BKI01:30Kota Kinabalu
52h 30m
3 stops
SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,338
China Eastern
26 Apr
SYD10:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 25m
3 stops
BKI00:30Kota Kinabalu
12 May
BKI01:30Kota Kinabalu
28h 10m
2 stops
SYD07:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,360

China Southern flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

Our best China Southern deals on Sydney to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
China Southern
17 May
SYD14:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 05m
1 stop
BKI18:20Kota Kinabalu
20 May
BKI19:20Kota Kinabalu
22h 20m
1 stop
SYD19:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
$673
China Southern
20 Apr
SYD14:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
36h 15m
1 stop
BKI00:30Kota Kinabalu
12 May
BKI01:45Kota Kinabalu
28h 40m
1 stop
SYD08:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$683
China Southern
20 Apr
SYD21:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 30m
2 stops
BKI23:15Kota Kinabalu
12 May
BKI01:45Kota Kinabalu
28h 40m
1 stop
SYD08:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,032

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 24 January 2026.
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SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

20:05-19:00

1 stop25h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 15/3

20:00-18:50

1 stop19h 50m

$476

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

20:05-19:00

1 stop25h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/3

20:00-18:50

1 stop19h 50m

$481

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

20:05-19:00

1 stop25h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/3

20:00-12:20

1 stop13h 20m

$491

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

13:35-11:05

1 stop24h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 15/3

18:55-20:35

2 stops22h 40m

$611

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

20:05-19:00

1 stop25h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/3

11:50-06:15

2 stops15h 25m

$628

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

20:05-19:00

1 stop25h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/3

11:50-06:15

2 stops15h 25m

$629

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

13:35-19:00

1 stop32h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 15/3

06:00-12:20

3 stops27h 20m

$650

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

20:05-19:15

2 stops26h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/3

11:50-06:15

2 stops15h 25m

$660

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

13:00-08:45

1 stop21h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 20/4

09:45-19:20

1 stop31h 35m

$670

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

14:15-18:20

1 stop30h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 20/5

19:20-19:40

1 stop22h 20m

$673

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

If you are unable to visit Kota Kinabalu during the month of May, then departing from Sydney during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $638.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kota Kinabalu for around $822 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kota Kinabalu from Sydney for as low as $455 on momondo.

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Cheap Sydney to Kota Kinabalu (SYD to BKI) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

Fastest flight time

13h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu takes 13h 20m
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu. There are no popular flight routes from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu.
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  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kota Kinabalu by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kota Kinabalu is 5765.3 km. Flights usually cover this in 13h 20m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Kota Kinabalu Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kota Kinabalu Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu?

Best airlines flying from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
ScootPriceFrom $453Free cancellationRating
6.7
316 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $700Free cancellationRating
7.3
290 reviews
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