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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu from RM 1,299

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BKI
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
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 13 August 2026.

Fri 6/1122:35 -
1 stop23h 25m
Fri 13/1120:00 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 11/8RM 1,871
Thu 29/1013:25 -
1 stop32h 35m
Fri 6/1120:00 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 9/8RM 1,887
Fri 11/912:30 -
1 stop29h 40m
Fri 18/908:50 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 12/8RM 2,087
Fri 6/1122:35 -
1 stop23h 25m
Fri 13/1116:05 -
2 stops17h 05m
Deal found 11/8RM 2,455
Thu 29/1013:25 -
1 stop32h 35m
Fri 6/1118:45 -
2 stops14h 25m
Deal found 9/8RM 2,545
Thu 1/1013:00 -
1 stop32h 45m
Tue 6/1016:30 -
2 stops25h 50m
Deal found 11/8RM 2,668
Wed 2/913:25 -
1 stop26h 50m
Sun 6/922:20 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 11/8RM 2,672
Fri 11/912:30 -
1 stop29h 40m
Fri 18/912:25 -
2 stops29h 55m
Deal found 8/8RM 2,676

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 13 August 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 1,871

One-way from

RM 1,299

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 2,145
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 6/11-13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 26/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (RM 984 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 393 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu 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 407,431 searches. Data last updated 13 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

13:25-19:00

1 stop32h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/11

20:00-21:20

1 stop22h 20m

RM 1,887

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

12:30-16:10

1 stop29h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 18/9

12:25-20:20

2 stops29h 55m

RM 2,696

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

00:30-13:55

1 stop16h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/11

11:55-09:25

1 stop18h 30m

RM 2,815

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

20:00-18:20

2 stops24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 29/9

09:30-06:15

1 stop18h 45m

RM 3,587
Fastest return journey

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

07:45-21:35

1 stop15h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 29/9

09:30-06:15

1 stop18h 45m

RM 3,738

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 26/9

12:30-19:15

1 stop8h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/10

17:30-04:00

2 stops32h 30m

RM 3,758

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

07:10-00:55

3 stops20h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 31/12

09:50-06:15

2 stops17h 25m

RM 5,490

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

07:00-00:55

3 stops20h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 13/11

14:40-10:15

2 stops16h 35m

RM 5,650
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 28/12

22:35-11:05

1 stop15h 30m

RM 2,361

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 28/12

01:50-00:30

1 stop25h 40m

RM 2,598

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Deals found on 11/8

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Cheapflights Insights

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 69 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 1,814). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,436). 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 typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 1,842 and RM 2,275 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 1,871 on Scoot (6 Nov–13 Nov).

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 16h 25m. Fly via Scoot or Malaysia 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 1,814). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,436). 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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