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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

MEL — BKI
30 Oct — 6 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$912
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($101 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu (average of $682). Flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,202). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines and Scoot from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
320 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
320 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
320 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
Scoot
6.7
Okay
336 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
320 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from Melbourne. It is only a 5.8 km journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Currently priced at $471, Scoot will fly you from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to Scoot, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Royal Brunei Airlines and Malaysia Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $637 and $739, respectively. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scoot, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $240. However, be on the lookout for offers from Royal Brunei Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu (average of $682). Flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,202). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

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ScootCheapest$471Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$637Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$739Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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