Statistics on Sydney-Kota Kinabalu flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Kota Kinabalu from Sydney airport is $ 630 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 499 (in may) and $ 916 (in january), which is a saving of $ 131 or a surplus of $ 287 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $475 to $527 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kota Kinabalu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Kota Kinabalu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 28967 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 499, saving $ 131 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 630). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 916).
Flight Sydney-Kota Kinabalu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 743 | $ 916 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 524 | $ 600 | good price |
| March | $ 453 | $ 528 | good price |
| April | $ 560 | $ 667 | fair price |
| May | $ 410 | $ 499 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 476 | $ 566 | good price |
| July | $ 545 | $ 667 | fair price |
| August | $ 430 | $ 517 | good price |
| September | $ 473 | $ 583 | good price |
| October | $ 476 | $ 579 | good price |
| November | $ 473 | $ 552 | good price |
| December | $ 731 | $ 873 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu range from $264 to $1107. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $264 to $317), 1% at the maximum price (from $1054 to $1107). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $475 to $527 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Kota Kinabalu flight
There are 4 companies that serve Sydney from Kota Kinabalu airport: Airasia X, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines and Jetstar.
Data analysis:
Of the 28967 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (67% of the time) on the Sydney->Kota Kinabalu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Kota Kinabalu flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $20. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $27.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sydney departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $30. Conversely, departing from Kota Kinabalu on a friday may cost you an additional $29.
Top prices Sydney-Kota Kinabalu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Kota Kinabalu | 15-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 508 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kota Kinabalu | 16-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 509 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kota Kinabalu | 22-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 473 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kota Kinabalu | 01-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 407 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Kota Kinabalu | 02-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 474 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kota Kinabalu | 04-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 474 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kota Kinabalu | 09-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 359 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Kota Kinabalu | 12-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 486 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kota Kinabalu | 17-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 415 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Kota Kinabalu | 23-08 to 30-08-2025 | $ 445 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Sydney - Kota Kinabalu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Sydney-Kota Kinabalu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 611 $, which is a saving of 19 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (136 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney to Kota Kinabalu flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 715 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 850), 5 to 6 months ($ 792), 6 to 7 months ($ 787) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 549 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 585), 2 to 3 months ($ 565), 8 to 9 months ($ 558) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 469 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 477), 2 to 3 months ($ 495), 6 to 7 months ($ 526), 7 to 8 months ($ 514) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 568 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 656), 2 to 3 months ($ 607) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 451 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 464), 2 to 3 months ($ 477), 3 to 4 months ($ 457), 4 to 5 months ($ 493) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 488 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 513), 2 to 3 months ($ 566), 4 to 5 months ($ 533), 5 to 6 months ($ 520) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 550 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 594), 3 to 4 months ($ 614), 4 to 5 months ($ 609), 5 to 6 months ($ 604) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 383 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 493), 2 to 3 months ($ 457), 4 to 5 months ($ 516), 5 to 6 months ($ 434), 7 to 8 months ($ 510) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 494 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 573), 2 to 3 months ($ 521), 3 to 4 months ($ 524), 5 to 6 months ($ 506), 6 to 7 months ($ 533), 7 to 8 months ($ 539), 8 to 9 months ($ 539) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 467 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 563), 2 to 3 months ($ 528), 3 to 4 months ($ 533), 6 to 7 months ($ 507), 7 to 8 months ($ 515), 8 to 9 months ($ 572) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 493 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 529), 3 to 4 months ($ 513) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 735 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 825), 5 to 6 months ($ 792), 6 to 7 months ($ 755) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Kota Kinabalu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $13 more.
Sydney to Kota Kinabalu: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 694 $679 to $707 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 978 $539 to $1465 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 938 $655 to $1217 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 631 $390 to $949 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 514 $359 to $579 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 693 $479 to $1456 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 559 $415 to $632 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 678 $548 to $723 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1018 $995 to $1034 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 598 $442 to $906 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 938 $539 to $1071 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 541 $541 to $541 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, march and october are cheaper to travel to Kota Kinabalu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!