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Last minute flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

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Sydney Kota Kinabalu
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Mon., 06 Jan. SYD - BKI
Tue., 14 Jan. BKI - SYD
$1190 $1119
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Mon., 24 Mar. SYD - BKI
$280 $273
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Wed., 15 Jan. SYD - BKI
Fri., 07 Feb. BKI - SYD
$1036 $1020
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Sun., 05 Jan. SYD - BKI
Wed., 15 Jan. BKI - SYD
$1437 $1385
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Sydney Kota Kinabalu
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Wed., 15 Jan. SYD - BKI
Wed., 22 Jan. BKI - SYD
$1175 $1131
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Fri., 24 Jan. SYD - BKI
Fri., 31 Jan. BKI - SYD
$1250 $1208
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
54% Trains in Kota Kinabalu are 54% cheaper than in Sydney.
Sydney $5
Kota Kinabalu $2.31
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
79% A meal in Kota Kinabalu is 79% cheaper than a meal in Sydney.
Sydney $25
Kota Kinabalu $5.32
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 2.83 MYR
1 MYR = 0.36 AUD
Last checked on 24 December 2024
Distance: 5768 kms
Sydney airports
Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD) How far from city centre: 8 kms
Kota Kinabalu airports
Kota Kinabalu (BKI) How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

How long does the flight take to go from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu?
The total flight time between Sydney and Kota Kinabalu is of around 11:15 hours on average, considering an average distance of 8,214 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu is $273. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Kota Kinabalu expensive to visit compared to Sydney?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Kota Kinabalu costs an average of 2.84 AUD, 61% cheaper than Sydney, with a fare of 7.25 AUD, while train tickets costs 54% less in Kota Kinabalu: 2.31 AUD against 5.00 AUD in Sydney. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.32 AUD in Kota Kinabalu, 79% less than the 25.00 AUD in Sydney. The price of the coffee is around 22% cheaper in Kota Kinabalu, with an average of 4.02 AUD, while in Sydney the coffee costs 5.13 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Malaysia may apply when travelling from Sydney. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Kota Kinabalu compared to Sydney?
While in Sydney the temperatures can reach an average of 36.63 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Kota Kinabalu's temperatures can go up to 34.57 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 22.41 ºC in Kota Kinabalu, compared to the 2.8 ºC average degrees reported in Sydney. During the winter period, Sydney can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Kota Kinabalu have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

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