How long is the flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu in 21h 40m. Fly via Scoot to get the fastest option. The distance between Melbourne and Kota Kinabalu is about 5687 km. Find deals

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

Currently priced at $434, 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 $541 and $625, respectively. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

When booking a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu, you may want to consider flying on Royal Brunei Airlines, Malaysia Airlines or Batik Air as they are the most popular for this route.

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 5 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.

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in October or August, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from	$604
One-way from	$261
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$827

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18/10-30/10
2 total stops
51h 00m total
Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

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7/11
1 total stop
16h 45m total
Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

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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 18 September 2025.

Sat 18/1022:30MEL - BKI

1 stop21h 40mScoot

Thu 30/1011:50BKI - MEL

1 stop29h 20mScoot

Deal found 17/9$604

Sat 1/1113:30MEL - BKI

1 stop9h 55mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Sat 8/1117:10BKI - MEL

1 stop8h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 16/9$669

Fri 31/1013:30MEL - BKI

1 stop10h 25mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Fri 7/1108:50BKI - MEL

1 stop17h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 16/9$670

Sat 18/1013:05MEL - BKI

1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1022:00BKI - MEL

2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$715

Sat 18/1022:30MEL - BKI

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/1009:05BKI - MEL

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$725

Sat 1/1107:00MEL - BKI

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1113:00BKI - MEL

2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$749

Fri 31/1013:20MEL - BKI

3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1108:35BKI - MEL

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$766

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Sat 18/1022:30MEL - BKI

1 stop21h 40mScoot

Thu 30/1011:50BKI - MEL

1 stop29h 20mScoot

Deal found 17/9$604

Fri 31/1013:20MEL - BKI

1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1122:00BKI - MEL

2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$670

Sun 1/300:30MEL - BKI

1 stop17h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 6/322:00BKI - MEL

1 stop19h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 15/9$893

Sat 18/1013:05MEL - BKI

1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1022:00BKI - MEL

2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$715

Sat 18/1022:30MEL - BKI

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1001:45BKI - MEL

1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$854

One-way flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Fri 7/1121:20MEL - BKI

1 stop16h 45mScoot

Deal found 16/9$261

Wed 11/301:30MEL - BKI

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$307

Sat 11/1013:05MEL - BKI

1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$336

Sun 2/1113:20MEL - BKI

1 stop24h 45mScoot

Deal found 16/9$355

Thu 12/313:20MEL - BKI

1 stop32h 40mScoot

Deal found 16/9$360

Fri 31/1013:20MEL - BKI

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$372

Wed 19/1101:30MEL - BKI

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$376

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Sat 18/10

22:30-17:10

1 stop21h 40m

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Thu 30/10

11:50-20:10

1 stop29h 20m

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MEL - BKI

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Fri 31/10

13:20-11:05

1 stop24h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 7/11

22:00-23:35

2 stops46h 35m

$670

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MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

13:05-17:10

1 stop31h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 30/10

22:00-05:40

2 stops28h 40m

$715

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

22:30-23:00

2 stops27h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 24/10

01:45-00:05

1 stop19h 20m

$854

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

00:30-15:20

1 stop17h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/3

22:00-20:45

1 stop19h 45m

$893

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

13:05-20:05

1 stop34h 00m

$336

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

13:20-11:05

1 stop24h 45m

$355

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

13:20-19:00

1 stop32h 40m

$360

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

13:20-21:25

2 stops35h 05m

$372

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

22:45-18:30

2 stops22h 45m

$388

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $820). 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?

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 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

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. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andScoot 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,367 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,367 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,367 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,367 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Scoot

6.7

Okay

308 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,367 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Batik Air

5.9

Fair

73 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,367 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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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 5 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.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?
There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu in 21h 40m. Fly via Scoot to get the fastest option. The distance between Melbourne and Kota Kinabalu is about 5687 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?
Currently priced at $434, 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 $541 and $625, respectively. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu (average of $423). Flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $820). 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 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scoot	Cheapest$434	Average$630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
Batik Air	Cheapest$541	Average$927	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	Cheapest$625	Average$812	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$700	Average$875	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$988	Average$1,490	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in October or August, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andScoot 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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