Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport from RM 932

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 2,172

One-way from

RM 932

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 1,561
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 16/10-22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 15m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
12/2
  • 12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 50m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (RM 216 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 480 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne

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 29 August 2025.

Thu 16/1012:15BKI - MEL
1 stop30h 00mScoot
Wed 22/1014:00MEL - BKI
1 stop24h 15mScoot
Deal found 28/8RM 2,172
Sat 13/923:25BKI - MEL
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/912:30MEL - BKI
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8RM 2,594
Sat 13/912:15BKI - MEL
1 stop30h 00mScoot
Thu 25/913:00MEL - BKI
1 stop34h 00mScoot
Deal found 28/8RM 3,054
Fri 12/909:05BKI - MEL
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/912:05MEL - BKI
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8RM 3,278
Thu 16/1017:00BKI - MEL
1 stop13h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 21/1000:30MEL - BKI
1 stop13h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 27/8RM 3,763

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Kota Kinabalu

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 16/10

12:15-21:15

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

14:00-11:15

1 stop24h 15m

RM 2,172

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/9

23:25-11:45

2 stops34h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 25/9

12:30-08:10

1 stop21h 40m

RM 2,594

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/9

12:15-20:15

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 25/9

13:00-21:00

1 stop34h 00m

RM 3,054

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 12/9

09:05-06:15

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 20/9

12:05-20:05

1 stop34h 00m

RM 3,278

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 16/10

17:00-09:10

1 stop13h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

00:30-10:45

1 stop13h 15m

RM 3,763

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/2

20:50-04:40

2 stops28h 50m

RM 932

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 15/2

15:05-04:40

2 stops34h 35m

RM 1,097

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 13/2

07:00-04:40

2 stops18h 40m

RM 1,202

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 16/2

23:25-04:40

2 stops26h 15m

RM 1,236

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 14/2

07:00-04:40

2 stops18h 40m

RM 1,354

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/8

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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 22 August 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport (average of RM 358). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 563). 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 29 August 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 at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport?

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 29 August 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.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

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.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

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.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

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.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

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

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  • 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 2,172, Scoot can have you in Melbourne Airport from Kota Kinabalu in 30h. The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Melbourne Airport is about 5687 km.

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

    According to our current data, Malaysia Airlines (RM 634), Scoot (RM 1,498), and Batik Air (RM 1,538) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport. You may be able to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport for 73% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport (average of RM 358). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 563). 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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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 29 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 634AverageRM 3,793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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ScootCheapestRM 1,498AverageRM 1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,538AverageRM 2,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,487AverageRM 3,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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