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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu from $734

MEL — BKI
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
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

Sun 6/1213:25 -
1 stop24h 45m
Sat 12/1200:10 -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 8/11$982
Thu 19/1113:30 -
1 stop9h 10m
Mon 23/1122:25 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 5/11$989
Sun 6/1207:45 -
2 stops18h 10m
Sat 12/1200:10 -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 8/11$1,047
Mon 14/1222:30 -
1 stop29h 00m
Sat 2/101:30 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 6/11$1,314
Fri 11/1205:30 -
2 stops16h 30m
Fri 18/1223:25 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 5/11$1,334

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

$729

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$774
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 30/1-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 24/4

21:30-11:15

1 stop15h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/5

20:45-20:15

1 stop21h 30m

$734

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 11/12

06:30-10:00

1 stop30h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$801

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 14/12

06:30-22:15

1 stop18h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$805

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 11/12

06:30-22:50

3 stops19h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$813
Fastest return journey

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 12/12

22:35-11:10

1 stop15h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$839

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 12/12

07:45-23:35

2 stops18h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$950

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

13:30-19:40

1 stop9h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/11

22:25-23:45

1 stop22h 20m

$989

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 28/1

13:25-19:00

1 stop32h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 31/1

12:10-05:40

2 stops14h 30m

$1,029

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 23/2

00:45-00:35

1 stop26h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 25/2

01:30-07:10

1 stop26h 40m

$1,105

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 12/12

07:45-22:15

2 stops17h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,120

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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 Airport to Kota Kinabalu

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 58 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $734). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,334). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between $733 and $776 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $729 on Scoot (30 Jan–24 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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
321 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.5

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
321 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
321 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.5

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
338 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
321 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.5

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?

    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 15h 45m. Fly via Scoot or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5687 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Scoot, at $484, 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 46% 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 $248. Users have also found prices from $433 and $448 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $734). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,334). 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

Royal Brunei Airlines flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia Airlines flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
Scoot flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$484Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$645Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$772Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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