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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport from RM 1,773

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
6 2월 — 13 2월1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 7 1월 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 1,773

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 2,522
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 26/4-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 473 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 7 1월 2026.

일 26/412:15BKI - MEL
1 stop21h 30mScoot
금 8/521:30MEL - BKI
1 stop15h 45mScoot
Deal found 5/1RM 1,773
토 7/320:00BKI - MEL
1 stop12h 55mScoot
화 10/322:35MEL - BKI
1 stop23h 25mScoot
Deal found 4/1RM 2,757
일 26/422:20BKI - MEL
1 stop31h 50mMalaysia Airlines
금 8/507:45MEL - BKI
1 stop17h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/1RM 3,162
토 7/311:00BKI - MEL
2 stops15h 40mBatik Air
화 10/307:45MEL - BKI
2 stops29h 15mBatik Air
Deal found 6/1RM 3,336
일 26/407:00BKI - MEL
2 stops19h 40mBatik Air
금 8/507:00MEL - BKI
2 stops16h 30mBatik Air
Deal found 6/1RM 3,409
일 26/415:00BKI - MEL
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
금 8/507:00MEL - BKI
3 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1RM 3,623

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Return

Price

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

일 26/4

12:15-11:45

1 stop21h 30m

Melbourne

금 8/5

21:30-11:15

1 stop15h 45m

RM 1,773

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

토 7/3

20:00-11:55

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

화 10/3

22:35-19:00

1 stop23h 25m

RM 2,757

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

토 7/3

11:00-05:40

2 stops15h 40m

Melbourne

화 10/3

07:45-10:00

2 stops29h 15m

RM 3,336

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

일 26/4

07:00-04:40

2 stops19h 40m

Melbourne

금 8/5

07:00-21:30

2 stops16h 30m

RM 3,409

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

일 26/4

15:00-08:50

2 stops15h 50m

Melbourne

금 8/5

07:00-00:40

3 stops19h 40m

RM 3,623

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Deals found on 5/1

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport (average of RM 1,210). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,522). 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.

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 7 1월 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, andBatik Air from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
289 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
289 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
289 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
313 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
289 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
77 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
289 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

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?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne. 4 airlines have flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

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

    For as low as RM 3,336, Scoot can have you in Melbourne Airport from Kota Kinabalu in 15h 40m. The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Melbourne Airport is about 5687 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Malaysia Airlines (RM 609), Scoot (RM 1,437), and Batik Air (RM 1,476) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport. You may be able to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport for 72% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport (average of RM 1,210). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,522). 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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Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 1월 2026.
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Top 4 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 7 1월 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 609AverageRM 3,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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ScootCheapestRM 1,437AverageRM 1,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,476AverageRM 1,809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,387AverageRM 3,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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