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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu from $517

MEL — BKI
28 Oct — 4 Nov1
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

Fri 13/1113:30 -
1 stop9h 40m
Sat 21/1117:10 -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 25/9$735
Thu 5/1113:30 -
1 stop9h 10m
Thu 12/1116:55 -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 25/9$737
Mon 26/1011:25 -
1 stop33h 35m
Mon 2/1119:05 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 26/9$757
Thu 29/1013:30 -
1 stop9h 10m
Thu 5/1120:30 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 27/9$762
Wed 11/1123:25 -
1 stop21h 35m
Wed 18/1119:05 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 27/9$789
Sun 8/1123:25 -
1 stop21h 35m
Sun 15/1119:05 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 24/9$890
Thu 5/1113:25 -
1 stop24h 45m
Thu 12/1118:55 -
2 stops23h 25m
Deal found 25/9$901
Sun 25/1013:25 -
1 stop24h 45m
Sun 1/1110:05 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 25/9$927
Mon 26/1022:35 -
1 stop15h 35m
Mon 2/1108:05 -
2 stops20h 20m
Deal found 26/9$949
Sun 8/1113:30 -
1 stop9h 40m
Sun 15/1106:05 -
2 stops27h 05m
Deal found 24/9$955
Fri 2/1012:30 -
1 stop29h 40m
Sat 17/1017:10 -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 24/9$962
Fri 13/1113:25 -
1 stop24h 45m
Sat 21/1118:55 -
2 stops14h 15m
Deal found 25/9$969

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

$735

One-way from

$628

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$908
Royal Brunei Airlines
  • Royal Brunei Airlines
  • 13/11-21/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 16/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($102 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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MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 4/2

11:25-00:30

1 stop16h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$517

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 5/2

23:25-00:30

1 stop28h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$528

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 5/2

07:00-11:10

2 stops31h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$537

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 2/2

01:30-17:05

2 stops18h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$604
Fastest return journey

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

22:35-11:10

1 stop15h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$628

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

22:35-11:10

1 stop15h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$693

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

13:30-20:10

1 stop9h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 21/11

17:10-05:00

1 stop8h 50m

$735

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

13:25-11:10

1 stop24h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$763

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

22:35-11:10

1 stop15h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/11

08:05-07:25

2 stops20h 20m

$949

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 3/2

07:45-14:40

3 stops33h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,059

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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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $679). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,197). 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 typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between $715 and $958 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $735 on Royal Brunei Airlines (13 Nov–21 Nov).

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
320 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.0

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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Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.0

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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Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.0

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 9h 40m. Fly via Royal Brunei Airlines, Scoot, or Batik Air 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 $469, 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 44% 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 $238. Users have also found prices from $426 and $440 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of $679). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,197). 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
Scoot flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia Airlines flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$469Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$634Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$736Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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