Cheap flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

from as little as £1,135

18 nights in Kota Kinabalu, departing Sydney on 24 / Mar / 2025 with Thai Airways International (price found 24 hours ago)

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Kota Kinabalu

24 / Mar / 2025 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Sydney/Kota Kinabalu route. There are around 17 flights on any given week from the UK to Kota Kinabalu and the cheapest month to fly right now is March.

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Min / Max Temperature (°C)
LOWEST

23 °C

AVG

27 °C

HIGHEST

31 °C

Rainfall (mm)
LOWEST

50 mm

AVG

215.8 mm

HIGHEST

350 mm

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How to get cheap flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

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We've compared all 17 flights that go to or via Kota Kinabalu every week, to find the best deal for you. Qantas usually has the cheapest flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu, so keep an eye out for them in your search results. If they’re not the cheapest option, try searching by month to compare costs throughout the week.

We scan thousands of airfares from hundreds of airlines across the globe. We've found that four airlines operate the 5775 km flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu. Flights during peak season tend to be the most expensive – so if you want to go during that time, it's best to book early. Or you could try to get a last-minute flight deal.

If you're fairly flexible about when you want to fly to Kota Kinabalu, searching by month will show you the cheapest times to go. It’s also worth looking out for flights operated by Emirates, Malaysia Airlines & Qantas, as they're the most popular airlines for this journey.

Flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu normally take 17 hrs 35 mins. Make sure you check what refreshments or meals are included, so you can plan your journey. Before you book, why not check out our holiday package and car hire options? We have some hotels close to the airport – handy if you're arriving late at night, or flying back very early.

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