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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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The best prices from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in October or May, booked 0 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday
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How to find the cheapest flight from
Melbourne (MEL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
All the information you need to plan the best MEL to BKI flight in 2021: compare Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu.
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MEL - BKI Price
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$421 - $952
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BKI Temperature
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31 - 33 °C
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BKI Rainfall
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79 - 411 mm
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Popular in December High demand for flights, 40% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in October Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop |
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Average price $469 Average for round-trip flights in May 2021 |
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Round-trip from $421 From Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?
Travellers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 22% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?
Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 31 days in advance to save up to 27% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 31 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $879, or $899 for flights within the next 24 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?
Flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $380.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu (MEL - BKI)?
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.
Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne found for this year
18 Nov - 23 Nov
$1,073pp
MEL
Melbourne
Malaysia Airlines
1 STOP
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia Airlines
1 STOP
MEL
Melbourne
18 Nov - 23 Nov
$1,077pp
MEL
Melbourne
Malaysia Airlines
1 STOP
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia Airlines
1 STOP
MEL
Melbourne
18 Nov - 23 Nov
$1,138pp
MEL
Melbourne
Malaysia Airlines
1 STOP
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia Airlines
2 STOPS
MEL
Melbourne
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Melbourne</span> to <span class="emphasized">Kota Kinabalu</span> flights.
Destination information for Kota Kinabalu
Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu.
Today's exchange rate
$1 = RM 3.21
Average temperature for May in Kota Kinabalu
33.0 °C
Avg rainfall for May in Kota Kinabalu
213.0 mm
