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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport from $779

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
18 Apr — 25 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 19 March 2026.

Wed 29/409:50
BKI
-
MEL
2 stops17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/500:30
MEL
-
BKI
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$779
Sun 26/412:15
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
Scoot
Fri 8/521:30
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop15h 45m
Scoot
Deal found 17/3$802
Sun 16/812:15
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
Scoot
Wed 19/813:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop24h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 16/3$1,039
Sat 15/801:30
BKI
-
MEL
3 stops30h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 19/811:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/3$1,138
Wed 19/820:30
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop13h 15m
Scoot
Sun 23/821:30
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop24h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 18/3$1,166
Sun 26/416:20
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop11h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 8/507:45
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop12h 35m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/3$1,222

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Round-trip from

$779

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$672
29/4-5/5
  • 29/4-5/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Cheapest return flight

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/4

09:50-05:00

2 stops17h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

00:30-16:45

2 stops18h 15m

$779

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 26/4

12:15-20:15

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

21:30-11:15

1 stop15h 45m

$802

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 16/8

12:15-20:15

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

13:00-11:15

1 stop24h 15m

$1,040

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 15/8

01:30-10:00

3 stops30h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

11:00-00:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,138

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/8

20:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

21:30-19:30

1 stop24h 00m

$1,166
Fastest return journey

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/8

05:20-19:15

1 stop11h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

20:00-11:55

2 stops17h 55m

$1,345

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 16/8

15:00-08:20

1 stop15h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

20:00-11:55

2 stops17h 55m

$1,362

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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 $435). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $879). 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. 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?

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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.

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    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 $435). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $879). 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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