Skyscanner

Cheap flights from Perth to Kota Kinabalu

Travelers and cabin class

Compare Perth to Kota Kinabalu flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Kota Kinabalu

Book the best Kota Kinabalu fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Perth to Kota Kinabalu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Perth to Kota Kinabalu? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.C$283 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 11, returning Thu, Sep 18.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Perth on Thu, Sep 11, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, Sep 18, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$283, select.
Kota Kinabalu.C$313 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 19, returning Thu, May 22.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Perth on Mon, May 19, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, May 22, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$313, select.
Kota Kinabalu.C$315 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 29, returning Tue, Aug 12.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Perth on Tue, Jul 29, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, Aug 12, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$315, select.
Kota Kinabalu.C$315 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 9, returning Sun, Nov 16.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Perth on Sun, Nov 9, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, Nov 16, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$315, select.
Kota Kinabalu.C$315 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 19, returning Sun, Oct 26.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Perth on Sun, Oct 19, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, Oct 26, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$315, select.
Kota Kinabalu.C$315 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 28, returning Thu, Sep 11.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Perth on Thu, Aug 28, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, Sep 11, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$315, select.
Kota Kinabalu.C$315 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 9, returning Sun, Aug 17.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Perth on Sat, Aug 9, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, Aug 17, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$315, select.
Kota Kinabalu.C$315 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 17, returning Wed, Jul 30.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Perth on Thu, Jul 17, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, Jul 30, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$315, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Perth to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Perth to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in September.
Apr
from C$489
May
from C$313
Jun
from C$327
Jul
from C$315
Aug
from C$315
Sep
from C$283
Oct
from C$315
Nov
from C$315
Dec
from C$404
Jan
from C$571
Feb
from C$544
Mar
from C$476

Perth to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Perth to Kota Kinabalu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Kinabalu.

Perth to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$283
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Perth to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Perth to Kota Kinabalu is C$283. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Perth to Kota Kinabalu. But we found flights with one or more stops from C$283.
There are no flights flying from Perth to Kota Kinabalu, as of April 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Perth to Kota Kinabalu is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Perth Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Perth Airport and Kota Kinabalu Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kota Kinabalu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scoot offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know

  • Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Perth.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your PER to BKI flight.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between PER and BKI include:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Changi International Airport

    • Hong Kong International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight is C$159. A round-trip ticket is currently C$283. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from PER to BKI, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • Finding cheap flights from Perth Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.

  • Finding cheap flights from PER to BKI is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Perth Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)

  • 73.04% of flights leaving from Perth Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Perth Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Perth. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to PER:

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Perth Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kota Kinabalu. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from Perth Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from PER to BKI in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Kinabalu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, a trip to Sandakan will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).

  • Tawau is another sought-after destination in Malaysia and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. No trip is complete without a visit to Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..

Plan the rest of your trip from Perth to Kota Kinabalu

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.