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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kuching from $885

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — KCH
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kuching
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Kuching. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Sat 20/1206:00MEL - KCH
3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1208:35KCH - MEL
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,320
Thu 25/1201:00MEL - KCH
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/108:35KCH - MEL
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,909
Fri 26/1207:45MEL - KCH
2 stops28h 25mBatik Air
Fri 2/116:20KCH - MEL
2 stops34h 20mBatik Air
Deal found 3/12$3,441
Fri 26/1215:10MEL - KCH
1 stop22h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 2/106:50KCH - MEL
2 stops26h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/12$3,620

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Kuching

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Kuching (KCH). 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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$885

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,428
17/1-24/1
  • 17/1-24/1
  • 5 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Kuching
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($332 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneKuching

MEL - KCH

MELKCH

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

22:35-11:10

2 stops15h 35m

Kuching

Sat 24/1

10:05-22:00

3 stops32h 55m

$885

MelbourneKuching

MEL - KCH

MELKCH

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

13:10-21:25

1 stop11h 15m

Kuching

Mon 9/3

22:25-21:20

1 stop19h 55m

$915

MelbourneKuching

MEL - KCH

MELKCH

Melbourne

Mon 19/1

13:10-13:10

1 stop27h 00m

Kuching

Mon 26/1

23:00-17:00

2 stops39h 00m

$948

MelbourneKuching

MEL - KCH

MELKCH

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

07:45-09:10

2 stops28h 25m

Kuching

Mon 9/3

19:50-05:40

2 stops30h 50m

$1,092

MelbourneKuching

MEL - KCH

MELKCH

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

19:25-07:55

1 stop15h 30m

Kuching

Mon 9/3

10:25-08:15

2 stops18h 50m

$1,220

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Deals found on 2/12

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Kuching

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Kuching?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Kuching. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Kuching is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kuching (average of $360). Flying from Melbourne to Kuching in December is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to KCH?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Kuching. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Kuching in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuching

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuching. 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 Kuching. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, andBatik Air from Melbourne to Kuching 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
281 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
311 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Batik Air
5.8
Fair
76 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Kuching. 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 Kuching from Melbourne?

    Kuching (KCH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Kuching. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kuching 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 4 airlines have flights to the Kuching airport from Melbourne. It is only a 7.4 km journey from Kuching (KCH) to Kuching’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Kuching?

    For as low as $915, Scoot can have you in Kuching from Melbourne in 11h 15m. There are 5609 km between Melbourne and Kuching.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Kuching is Scoot. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $431 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Batik Air and Royal Brunei Airlines, starting at $487 and $522 round-trip. Users have found that Scoot is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scoot, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $234. 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 Kuching for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Kuching that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Kuching flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Kuching?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Kuching.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Kuching?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Kuching 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 Kuching?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Kuching (average of $360). Flying from Melbourne to Kuching in December is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kuching

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Kuching. 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 5 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$436Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapest$487Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$522Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$708Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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