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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport from $291

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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$554

One-way from

$291

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$841
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 16/8-23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 15m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 17/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 00m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 3 July 2025.

Sat 16/812:15BKI - MEL
1 stop30h 00mScoot
Sat 23/813:00MEL - BKI
1 stop24h 15mScoot
Deal found 2/7$554
Tue 12/806:00BKI - MEL
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/821:30MEL - BKI
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$589

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 3 July 2025.
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Kota Kinabalu

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Return

Price

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 16/8

12:15-20:15

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

13:00-11:15

1 stop24h 15m

$554

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 12/8

06:00-11:45

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 19/8

21:30-19:25

1 stop23h 55m

$589

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 15/8

01:30-09:00

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

12:00-00:30

2 stops38h 30m

$1,179

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 17/8

12:15-20:15

1 stop30h 00m

$291

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 15/8

22:55-06:15

2 stops29h 20m

$347

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 30/9

17:00-04:40

2 stops33h 40m

$884

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 16/8

03:30-19:20

1 stop13h 50m

$910

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 14/8

01:30-10:00

3 stops30h 30m

$1,047

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Deals found on 29/6

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 27 June 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 3 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, China Eastern, andScoot from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.1
Good
152 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Scoot
6.7
Okay
306 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
72 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne. 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 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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $554. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is China Eastern. Scoot is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $291 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scoot. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Batik Air and China Southern, with prices starting from $884 and $910, respectively.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne?

    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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