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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu from $400

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BKI
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 22 January 2026.

Sat 7/313:10
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/322:40
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$607
Sun 17/510:20
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop34h 00m
China Southern
Thu 21/519:20
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 19/1$669
Wed 1/721:30
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop15h 45m
Scoot
Sat 11/720:30
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop21h 45m
Scoot
Deal found 20/1$822
Sun 17/507:45
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop16h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 21/516:20
BKI
-
MEL
2 stops17h 45m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/1$912
Wed 1/713:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/713:05
BKI
-
MEL
3 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$997

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$607

One-way from

$400

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,017
7/3-14/3
  • 7/3-14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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15/2
  • 15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($204 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Kota Kinabalu

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MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

13:10-19:00

1 stop32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 14/3

22:40-05:00

1 stop27h 20m

$607

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

10:20-18:20

1 stop34h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 21/5

19:20-19:20

1 stop22h 00m

$669

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 1/7

21:30-11:15

1 stop15h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 11/7

20:30-20:15

1 stop21h 45m

$822

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

07:45-22:05

1 stop16h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 21/5

16:20-12:05

2 stops17h 45m

$912

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 1/7

13:00-11:15

1 stop24h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 11/7

13:05-20:15

3 stops29h 10m

$997

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

07:45-19:00

2 stops38h 15m

$400

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Deals found on 21/1

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 Airport to Kota Kinabalu

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $415). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $871). 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 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 22 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines and Scoot from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
315 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne. On average, Kota Kinabalu has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in 34h. Fly via China Southern to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5687 km.

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

    Scoot, at $416, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Royal Brunei Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Scoot. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $225. Users have also found prices from $435 and $446 on Royal Brunei Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $415). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $871). 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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Fly from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 22 January 2026.
Royal Brunei Airlines flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 3 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$416Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$616Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$691Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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