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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu from RM 796

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BKI
1 May — 8 May1
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
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 April 2026.

Thu 14/513:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop32h 45m
Scoot
Thu 21/512:15
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
Scoot
Deal found 29/3RM 1,414
Wed 12/813:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop24h 15m
Scoot
Wed 19/820:30
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop13h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 30/3RM 1,423
Fri 15/513:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop32h 45m
Scoot
Fri 22/520:45
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop21h 35m
Scoot
Deal found 31/3RM 1,665
Thu 14/513:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/510:20
BKI
-
MEL
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3RM 1,762
Tue 12/512:30
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop9h 45m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Tue 19/521:05
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop30h 25m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 28/3RM 1,887
Fri 15/513:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/506:45
BKI
-
MEL
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3RM 1,940
Wed 12/813:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/810:10
BKI
-
MEL
2 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3RM 1,980
Mon 19/1022:35
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1006:00
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3RM 2,004
Tue 12/517:40
MEL
-
BKI
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/512:15
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3RM 2,142

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). 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 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 1,414

One-way from

RM 796

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 2,413
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  • 14/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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  • Scoot
  • 12/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (RM 1,150 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 333 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

13:00-19:45

1 stop32h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 22/5

06:45-20:20

2 stops35h 35m

RM 1,940

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 26/9

12:30-19:15

1 stop8h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 6/10

21:05-06:30

1 stop30h 25m

RM 2,667
Fastest return journey

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

23:30-10:45

1 stop13h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 18/5

16:20-08:20

1 stop14h 00m

RM 3,168

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

10:00-23:40

2 stops15h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 19/5

09:05-04:40

2 stops17h 35m

RM 3,189

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

07:00-10:30

2 stops29h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 18/5

10:30-04:40

2 stops16h 10m

RM 3,791

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

23:30-15:35

1 stop18h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 18/5

16:20-12:05

2 stops17h 45m

RM 3,936

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

23:30-11:55

1 stop14h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 18/5

16:20-12:05

2 stops17h 45m

RM 3,952
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

21:35-11:15

1 stop15h 40m

RM 796

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

21:35-19:30

1 stop23h 55m

RM 917

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

18:50-10:45

2 stops17h 55m

RM 1,786

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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 Airport to Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 1,128). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,259). 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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Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 5.8 km from the city centre, Kota Kinabalu is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 0 different airlines.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in 8h 45m. Fly via Royal Brunei Airlines or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Melbourne Airport 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.

  • 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 Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 1,128). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,259). 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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