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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu from RM 1,607

MEL — BKI
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
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

Sun 6/1213:25 -
1 stop24h 45m
Sat 12/1200:10 -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 8/11RM 2,751
Sun 6/1207:45 -
2 stops18h 10m
Sat 12/1200:10 -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 8/11RM 2,933
Mon 14/1222:30 -
1 stop29h 00m
Sat 2/101:30 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 6/11RM 3,680
Tue 22/1213:25 -
1 stop24h 45m
Tue 29/1212:10 -
1 stop30h 10m
Deal found 6/11RM 3,911
Fri 25/1213:30 -
1 stop29h 40m
Fri 1/108:45 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 9/11RM 4,049
Sun 6/1207:45 -
3 stops33h 55m
Sun 13/1215:35 -
2 stops35h 05m
Deal found 8/11RM 4,467
Fri 18/1207:45 -
2 stops18h 05m
Wed 30/1207:55 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 6/11RM 4,528
Fri 18/1207:45 -
2 stops18h 05m
Thu 31/1208:05 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 6/11RM 4,601

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

RM 2,041

One-way from

RM 1,607

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 2,167
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 30/1-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Royal Brunei Airlines
  • Royal Brunei Airlines
  • 24/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 830 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 452 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 24/11

13:30-20:15

1 stop9h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 1,607

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 24/4

21:30-11:15

1 stop15h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/5

20:45-20:15

1 stop21h 30m

RM 2,057

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 11/12

06:30-10:00

1 stop30h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 2,244

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 14/12

06:30-22:15

1 stop18h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 2,256

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 12/12

22:35-11:10

1 stop15h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 2,317

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 12/12

07:45-23:35

2 stops18h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 2,353

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 23/2

00:45-00:35

1 stop26h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 25/2

01:30-07:10

1 stop26h 40m

RM 3,096

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 12/12

07:45-22:15

2 stops17h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 3,136

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 27/1

01:00-10:40

1 stop12h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 28/1

23:25-00:30

2 stops22h 05m

RM 3,181

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 29/3

16:30-08:30

1 stop19h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/4

20:45-04:40

1 stop29h 55m

RM 3,656

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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?

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 58 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 2,057). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,737). 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 Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 2,053 and RM 2,175 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 2,041 on Scoot (30 Jan–24 Feb).

Related info for your journey

  • 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 15h 45m. Fly via Scoot, Cathay Pacific, or Singapore Airlines 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 2,057). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,737). 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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