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Low Price Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Adelaide

What to know about flights from Kota Kinabalu to Adelaide?

The approximate distance between Kota Kinabalu and Adelaide is 5,122km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in December.

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 650
China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines BKI-ADL 36h 20m · 1 stop Wed, Nov 18
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Cheapest return
AU$ 958
Malaysia Airlines Malaysia Airlines BKI-ADL 17h 50m · 2 stops Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 5
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China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines Cheapest · From AU$ 650 Royal Brunei Airlines Royal Brunei Airlines Most booked
Best time to book
September
Cheapest
December
Peak season for travel
Route details
5,122km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Adelaide over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 650 and round-trip from AU$ 958. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • BKI 11:55
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Sat, Nov 28 | Malaysia Airlines
        ADL 11:00
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 23:40
        Adelaide - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Dec 5 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$ 958 AU$ 1,417
        32% off
        32% off
        AU$ 1,417 AU$ 958
      • BKI 16:05
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Wed, Nov 25 | Malaysia Airlines
        ADL 11:00
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 23:40
        Adelaide - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 30 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$ 958 AU$ 1,417
        32% off
        32% off
        AU$ 1,417 AU$ 958
      • BKI 18:00
        11h 45m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Tue, Nov 24 | Malaysia Airlines
        ADL 11:00
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 23:40
        Adelaide - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 30 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$ 958 AU$ 1,417
        32% off
        32% off
        AU$ 1,417 AU$ 958
      • BKI 13:05
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Fri, Dec 4 | Malaysia Airlines
        ADL 11:00
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 00:55
        Adelaide - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Dec 7 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$ 958
        32% off
        AU$ 1,417 AU$ 958
      • BKI 11:55
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Sat, Dec 5 | Malaysia Airlines
        ADL 11:00
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 00:55
        Adelaide - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Dec 7 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$ 958
        32% off
        AU$ 1,417 AU$ 958
      • BKI 13:05
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Thu, Dec 3 | Malaysia Airlines
        ADL 11:00
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 23:40
        Adelaide - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Dec 7 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$ 958
        32% off
        AU$ 1,417 AU$ 958
      • BKI 13:05
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Mon, Nov 30 | Malaysia Airlines
        ADL 11:00
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 00:55
        Adelaide - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Dec 5 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$ 958
        32% off
        AU$ 1,417 AU$ 958
      • BKI 13:05
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Tue, Dec 1 | Malaysia Airlines
        ADL 11:00
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 00:55
        Adelaide - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Dec 4 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$ 958
        32% off
        AU$ 1,417 AU$ 958
      • BKI 07:20
        22h 25m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Sun, Nov 29 | Malaysia Airlines
        ADL 11:00
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 00:55
        Adelaide - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Dec 5 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$ 958
        32% off
        AU$ 1,417 AU$ 958
      • BKI 22:00
        31h 45m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Wed, Dec 2 | Malaysia Airlines
        ADL 11:00
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        BKI 23:40
        Adelaide - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Dec 7 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$ 1,034
        27% off
        AU$ 1,417 AU$ 1,034
      • BKI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ADL 14:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        ADL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BKI 16:00
        Adelaide - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • BKI 19:05
        36h 20m
        1 stop
        ADL 09:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Wed, Nov 18 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 650 AU$ 1,432
        55% off
        55% off
        AU$ 1,432 AU$ 650
      • BKI 12:10
        26h 40m
        1 stop
        ADL 17:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Sun, Nov 15 | Singapore Airlines
        AU$ 766 AU$ 1,432
        47% off
        47% off
        AU$ 1,432 AU$ 766
      • BKI 12:10
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:50
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Tue, Nov 17 | Singapore Airlines
        AU$ 776 AU$ 1,432
        46% off
        46% off
        AU$ 1,432 AU$ 776
      • BKI 12:10
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:50
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Wed, Nov 18 | Singapore Airlines
        AU$ 776
        46% off
        AU$ 1,432 AU$ 776
      • BKI 01:45
        29h 40m
        1 stop
        ADL 09:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Sat, Oct 17 | China Southern Airlines
        AU$ 846
        41% off
        AU$ 1,432 AU$ 846
      • BKI 01:30
        30h 30m
        1 stop
        ADL 10:30
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Sun, Nov 15 | Cathay Pacific
        AU$ 868
        39% off
        AU$ 1,432 AU$ 868
      • BKI 20:00
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        ADL 17:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Sat, Nov 7 | Singapore Airlines
        AU$ 952
        34% off
        AU$ 1,432 AU$ 952
      • BKI 18:00
        11h 45m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Mon, Nov 9 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$ 959
        33% off
        AU$ 1,432 AU$ 959
      • BKI 09:50
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:10
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Sat, Nov 7 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$ 1,009
        30% off
        AU$ 1,432 AU$ 1,009
      • BKI 15:00
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        ADL 08:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia
        AU$ 1,045
        27% off
        AU$ 1,432 AU$ 1,045
      • BKI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ADL 14:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Adelaide | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Kota Kinabalu to Adelaide flights?

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Kota Kinabalu to Adelaide, including Royal Brunei Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China Southern Airlines.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Adelaide according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Adelaide?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$ 650 (for example, BKI–ADL on Wed, Nov 18). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Malaysia Airlines offers fares from AU$ 958, departing on Sat, Nov 28 and returning on Sat, Dec 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Adelaide with the following airlines, including: Royal Brunei Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Adelaide is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Adelaide on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Nov 18, with one-way fares from just AU$ 650.
    · Compare airlines. China Southern Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. December is generally the busiest month for travel to Adelaide.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Adelaide is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Adelaide on October 17, 2026 with Singapore Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 1,702.
  • Flights to Adelaide can arrive at: Adelaide Airport (ADL). The most common route connects Kota Kinabalu International Airport and Adelaide Airport (BKI–ADL).
  • The time difference between Adelaide and Kota Kinabalu is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Kota Kinabalu to Adelaide is AU$ 1,415. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Kota Kinabalu and Adelaide, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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