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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne from RM 854

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
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 (ME1). 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 2,073

One-way from

RM 854

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 1,556
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 16/10-22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 20m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (RM 106 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 466 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 15 August 2025.

Thu 16/1012:15BKI - MEL
1 stop21h 30mScoot
Wed 22/1014:00MEL - BKI
1 stop24h 15mScoot
Deal found 14/8RM 2,073
Sun 28/923:25BKI - MEL
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1022:30MEL - BKI
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8RM 2,431
Fri 26/922:40BKI - MEL
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1021:30MEL - BKI
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8RM 2,561
Mon 18/812:40BKI - MEL
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/807:00MEL - BKI
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8RM 2,687

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Kota Kinabalu

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Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 16/10

12:15-12:45

1 stop21h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

14:00-11:15

1 stop24h 15m

RM 2,073

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 28/9

23:25-20:20

1 stop18h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 5/10

22:30-19:25

1 stop23h 55m

RM 2,431

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 26/9

22:40-20:20

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

21:30-11:15

1 stop15h 45m

RM 2,561

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 16/10

11:30-07:15

2 stops16h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

14:00-11:15

1 stop24h 15m

RM 2,876

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 17/9

20:25-11:45

1 stop13h 20m

RM 854

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 16/9

09:05-06:15

1 stop19h 10m

RM 955

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 17/9

23:25-04:40

2 stops27h 15m

RM 1,072

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 29/9

01:45-23:05

1 stop19h 20m

RM 1,262

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 30/9

09:15-05:30

1 stop18h 15m

RM 1,299

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 8 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. 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?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne (average of RM 358). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne 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 15 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne 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.

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 15 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne, such as Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, andBatik Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
273 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.4

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
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
273 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.4

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
308 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
273 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.4

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
5.9
Fair
73 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.4

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne is Malaysia Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as RM 632 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scoot and Batik Air, starting at RM 1,493 and RM 1,534 round-trip. Malaysia Airlines is 73% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne (average of RM 358). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne 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 15 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 632AverageRM 3,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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ScootCheapestRM 1,493AverageRM 1,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,534AverageRM 2,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,479AverageRM 3,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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