Cheap flights from Cairns, Australia to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Flights starting at £259. Choose between AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, or Virgin Australia Airlines to find the best price.
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The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and Scoot. Cairns and Kota Kinabalu have 401 direct flights per week.
Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Kota Kinabalu
Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
---|---|---|---|---|
AirAsia | AXM | AK | No | 0 0 |
Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No | 0 0 |
Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | No | 0 0 |
Batik Air Malaysia | MXD | OD | No | 0 0 |
Scoot | TGW | TR | No | No |
Weather in Kota Kinabalu
Average Weather
Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
January | 28°C | 25°C |
February | 28°C | 24°C |
March | 29°C | 25°C |
April | 29°C | 25°C |
May | 30°C | 26°C |
June | 29°C | 26°C |
July | 29°C | 25°C |
August | 29°C | 26°C |
September | 29°C | 25°C |
October | 29°C | 25°C |
November | 29°C | 26°C |
December | 28°C | 25°C |
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