- Cheapest fare
- $465
- Cheapest month
- May
- Direct flights
- Not recently
- Quickest trip
- 10h 45m
Scoot · Mon, 31 May
from $465
Usually 1+ stop
5,770 km
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Cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kota-Kinabalu
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Cheapest dates in May 2027
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About flights from Sydney to Kota-Kinabalu
Sydney (SYD) and Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) are about 5,770 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 10h 45m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $465, and May 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Sydney to Kota-Kinabalu?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $465 with Scoot, departing Monday 31 May 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $465 to $565.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kota-Kinabalu?
May 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $465 one way.
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Kota-Kinabalu?
We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Kota-Kinabalu?
The quickest journey we've seen takes about 10h 45m. Sydney and Kota-Kinabalu are around 5,770 km apart.
Which airlines fly from Sydney to Kota-Kinabalu?
Recent fares on this route were with Scoot.
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