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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport from $315

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 October 2025.

Thu 18/1211:45BKI - MEL
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/122:35MEL - BKI
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$627
Mon 3/1111:50BKI - MEL
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1107:45MEL - BKI
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$928
Mon 3/1111:50BKI - MEL
1 stop30h 30mScoot
Fri 28/1113:10MEL - BKI
1 stop24h 55mScoot
Deal found 20/10$973
Wed 17/1201:30BKI - MEL
1 stop33h 35mChina Eastern
Tue 13/122:30MEL - BKI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/10$1,127

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 21 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$627

One-way from

$315

Popular in

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Cheapest in

August

Average price

$604
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  • 18/12-13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 15m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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  • 26/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 55m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Kota Kinabalu

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Price

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 18/12

11:45-23:35

1 stop32h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

01:30-19:10

2 stops20h 40m

$693

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/11

11:50-21:20

1 stop30h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

07:45-09:35

2 stops28h 50m

$928

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/11

11:50-21:20

1 stop30h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

13:10-11:05

1 stop24h 55m

$973

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/3

01:30-07:10

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

15:35-00:30

1 stop35h 55m

$1,056

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

14:40-07:15

1 stop13h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

08:45-22:20

1 stop16h 35m

$1,203

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 26/10

20:00-11:55

1 stop12h 55m

$315

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 26/10

23:25-21:20

2 stops18h 55m

$380

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/2

09:50-23:35

2 stops34h 45m

$427

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/2

21:30-05:00

1 stop28h 30m

$576

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Deals found on 19/10

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 54 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 Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport (average of $460). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $802). 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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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne, you will be flying from Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is just 5.8 km from the centre of the city. Kota Kinabalu is the only Kota Kinabalu airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 0 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Kota Kinabalu on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport?

    Scoot can get you from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport in just under 30h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Kota Kinabalu and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 5687 km.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne 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 Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport (average of $460). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $802). 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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