Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu from $365
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BKI
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in October or November, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 December 2025.
Thu 11/1213:10MEL - BKI
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1207:00BKI - MEL
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$969
Thu 11/1213:10MEL - BKI
1 stop32h 50mScoot
Tue 16/1211:50BKI - MEL
1 stop30h 00mScoot
Deal found 9/12$993
Best flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Mon 16/213:10MEL - BKI
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/223:25BKI - MEL
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$806
Thu 22/122:35MEL - BKI
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/123:25BKI - MEL
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$847
Thu 22/122:35MEL - BKI
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/123:25BKI - MEL
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$848
Tue 3/201:00MEL - BKI
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/214:35BKI - MEL
2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$856
Tue 20/122:35MEL - BKI
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/123:25BKI - MEL
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$869
Wed 21/122:05MEL - BKI
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/123:25BKI - MEL
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$922
Thu 22/122:35MEL - BKI
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/111:50BKI - MEL
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$922
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated 10 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 14/1207:00MEL - BKI
2 stops15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/123:25BKI - MEL
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,559
One-way flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Wed 18/222:05MEL - BKI
1 stop16h 00mScoot
Deal found 9/12$365
Wed 18/213:10MEL - BKI
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$419
Mon 5/106:15MEL - BKI
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$687
Wed 18/219:55MEL - BKI
2 stops30h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 9/12$762
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.
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Kota Kinabalu
Route
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Price
MelbourneKota Kinabalu
MEL - BKI
MELBKI
Melbourne
Mon 16/2
13:10-19:55
2 stops33h 45m
Kota Kinabalu
Thu 19/2
23:25-05:40
2 stops27h 15m
$806
MelbourneKota Kinabalu
MEL - BKI
MELBKI
Melbourne
Thu 22/1
22:35-19:00
1 stop23h 25m
Kota Kinabalu
Tue 27/1
23:25-23:45
1 stop21h 20m
$847
MelbourneKota Kinabalu
MEL - BKI
MELBKI
Melbourne
Thu 22/1
22:35-19:00
1 stop23h 25m
Kota Kinabalu
Mon 26/1
23:25-23:45
1 stop21h 20m
$848
MelbourneKota Kinabalu
MEL - BKI
MELBKI
Melbourne
Tue 3/2
01:00-18:30
2 stops20h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Mon 9/2
14:35-08:30
2 stops14h 55m
$856
MelbourneKota Kinabalu
MEL - BKI
MELBKI
Melbourne
Tue 20/1
22:35-19:00
1 stop23h 25m
Kota Kinabalu
Mon 26/1
23:25-23:45
1 stop21h 20m
$869
MelbourneKota Kinabalu
MEL - BKI
MELBKI
Melbourne
Wed 21/1
22:05-10:30
2 stops15h 25m
Kota Kinabalu
Mon 26/1
23:25-23:45
1 stop21h 20m
$922
MelbourneKota Kinabalu
MEL - BKI
MELBKI
Melbourne
Thu 22/1
22:35-19:00
1 stop23h 25m
Kota Kinabalu
Thu 29/1
11:50-21:20
3 stops30h 30m
$922
MelbourneKota Kinabalu
MEL - BKI
MELBKI
Melbourne
Wed 18/2
22:05-11:05
1 stop16h 00m
$365
MelbourneKota Kinabalu
MEL - BKI
MELBKI
Melbourne
Wed 18/2
07:45-08:15
3 stops27h 30m
$444
MelbourneKota Kinabalu
MEL - BKI
MELBKI
Melbourne
Mon 5/1
06:15-16:25
1 stop13h 10m
$687
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu (average of $422). Flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $899). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to BKI?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 10 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, andBatik Air 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.
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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 4 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 $423, 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 Batik Air and Royal Brunei Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $525 and $626, respectively. These flights start at 48% 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 $251. However, be on the lookout for offers from AirAsia X and Royal Brunei 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?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu (average of $422). Flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $899). 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.
Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
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