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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport from RM 803

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
2 Dec — 9 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 November 2025.

Wed 17/1211:40BKI - MEL
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1221:15MEL - BKI
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11RM 3,711
Wed 17/1211:05BKI - MEL
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1206:15MEL - BKI
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11RM 3,883

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 2 November 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 2,465

One-way from

RM 803

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 1,611
26/4-8/5
  • 26/4-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 20m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 782 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (RM 536 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne 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 2 November 2025.
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Kota Kinabalu

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Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 26/4

22:40-20:20

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

07:00-19:55

1 stop14h 55m

RM 2,465

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/3

01:30-23:00

1 stop18h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

15:35-00:30

1 stop35h 55m

RM 2,887

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

19:00-10:25

2 stops36h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

12:25-18:00

2 stops32h 35m

RM 2,937

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

11:50-11:55

1 stop21h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

22:35-19:00

1 stop23h 25m

RM 3,339

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/3

20:00-21:20

1 stop22h 20m

RM 803

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/3

09:10-23:35

2 stops35h 25m

RM 916

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/3

01:30-07:10

1 stop26h 40m

RM 1,887

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/3

01:30-11:00

3 stops30h 30m

RM 2,870

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Deals found on 31/10

Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 1,251). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,184). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKI to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

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 2 November 2025.
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
278 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
309 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Batik Air
5.8
Fair
74 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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 2,887, Cathay Pacific can have you in Melbourne Airport from Kota Kinabalu in 18h 30m. 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 629), Scoot (RM 1,491), and Batik Air (RM 1,526) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport. You may be able to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport for 71% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Scoot. According to our data, you can fly for as low as RM 803. Users have also found prices from RM 1,887 and RM 2,870 on Cathay Pacific and China Eastern, respectively.

  • 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 1,251). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,184). 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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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 2 November 2025.
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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 2 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 629AverageRM 3,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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ScootCheapestRM 1,491AverageRM 1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,526AverageRM 2,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,467AverageRM 3,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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