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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu from RM 718

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BKI
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

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Best flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 January 2026.

Fri 30/107:45MEL - BKI
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/220:00BKI - MEL
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1RM 1,703
Fri 30/113:10MEL - BKI
1 stop24h 55mScoot
Fri 6/220:00BKI - MEL
1 stop22h 20mScoot
Deal found 1/1RM 1,873
Sun 17/513:25MEL - BKI
1 stop13h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 21/515:00BKI - MEL
1 stop13h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/1RM 2,136
Mon 16/222:35MEL - BKI
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/207:00BKI - MEL
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1RM 1,715
Sun 8/307:45MEL - BKI
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/320:00BKI - MEL
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1RM 2,173
Sat 17/113:10MEL - BKI
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/122:05BKI - MEL
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12RM 2,177
Sat 14/200:50MEL - BKI
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/207:00BKI - MEL
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12RM 2,343

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 2 January 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 1,265

One-way from

RM 718

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 3,093
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 8/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (RM 2,016 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 400 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Kota Kinabalu

Route

Departure

Return

Price

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

07:45-11:05

2 stops30h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/2

20:00-05:40

2 stops30h 40m

RM 1,703

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

22:35-11:05

1 stop15h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/2

07:00-08:30

2 stops22h 30m

RM 1,715

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

13:10-11:05

1 stop24h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/2

20:00-21:20

1 stop22h 20m

RM 1,873

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

13:25-00:40

1 stop13h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 21/5

15:00-06:15

1 stop13h 15m

RM 2,136

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

07:45-10:00

2 stops29h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/3

20:00-21:20

1 stop22h 20m

RM 2,173

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

13:10-19:00

1 stop32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 27/1

22:05-23:45

1 stop22h 40m

RM 2,177

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

00:50-18:30

1 stop20h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/2

07:00-08:30

2 stops22h 30m

RM 2,343

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

13:00-11:15

1 stop24h 15m

RM 718

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

00:30-21:00

2 stops22h 30m

RM 1,030

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

07:00-15:35

3 stops34h 35m

RM 1,662

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Deals found on 30/12

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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 26 December 2025.

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 1,135). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,420). 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 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 24h 55m. Fly via Scoot to get the fastest option. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Kota Kinabalu is about 5687 km.

  • 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 1,135). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,420). 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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