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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu from $363

MEL — BKI
20 Oct — 27 Oct1
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 30/1013:30 -
1 stop29h 40m
Fri 13/1121:00 -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 17/9$742
Sat 31/1013:30 -
1 stop8h 35m
Sat 7/1117:10 -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 16/9$765
Wed 30/912:00 -
2 stops35h 55m
Mon 19/1020:30 -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 18/9$805
Tue 29/921:35 -
1 stop13h 15m
Mon 19/1020:30 -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 18/9$829
Thu 29/1001:00 -
2 stops20h 20m
Fri 13/1112:10 -
1 stop30h 10m
Deal found 17/9$833
Thu 29/1022:35 -
1 stop15h 35m
Sat 31/1023:25 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 16/9$860
Sat 31/1022:35 -
1 stop15h 35m
Sat 7/1123:25 -
2 stops42h 55m
Deal found 16/9$902

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

$742

One-way from

$363

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$800
Royal Brunei Airlines
  • Royal Brunei Airlines
  • 30/10-13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 11/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($45 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 11/2

13:25-22:50

1 stop12h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$363

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

06:15-17:20

3 stops38h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$457

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 28/12

01:00-10:40

1 stop12h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$751

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 29/1

13:30-20:10

1 stop9h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 20/2

17:10-05:00

1 stop8h 50m

$762

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

19:55-17:05

2 stops48h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$794

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 10/2

19:55-21:10

2 stops52h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$794

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

12:00-21:55

2 stops35h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 19/10

20:30-21:00

1 stop21h 30m

$805

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 12/2

19:55-12:20

2 stops43h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$814

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 29/12

21:45-14:40

2 stops19h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$838

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

22:35-11:10

1 stop15h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 31/10

23:25-05:00

1 stop26h 35m

$863

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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 to Kota Kinabalu

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu (average of $669). Flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,180). 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 to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between $740 and $885 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $686 on China Southern (7 Nov–19 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines and Scoot 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
318 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
336 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

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

  • 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 3 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 9h 40m. Fly via Royal Brunei Airlines or Scoot to get the fastest option. The distance between Melbourne and Kota Kinabalu is about 5687 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $462, 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 Royal Brunei Airlines and Malaysia Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $625 and $725, respectively. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scoot, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $235. However, be on the lookout for offers from Royal Brunei Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu for a low price.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu (average of $669). Flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,180). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

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ScootCheapest$450Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$625Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$725Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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