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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne from RM 808

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
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 (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 28 October 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 2,896

One-way from

RM 808

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 1,654
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 11/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 55m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 11/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 00m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 793 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (RM 545 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Best flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 October 2025.

Wed 11/301:30BKI - MEL
1 stop32h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 16/315:35MEL - BKI
1 stop35h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/10RM 2,896
Thu 12/311:50BKI - MEL
1 stop30h 00mScoot
Mon 16/313:10MEL - BKI
1 stop24h 55mScoot
Deal found 25/10RM 3,162
Thu 12/319:00BKI - MEL
2 stops36h 25mXiamenAir
Mon 16/312:25MEL - BKI
2 stops32h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 25/10RM 3,317

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/3

01:30-12:30

1 stop32h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

15:35-00:30

1 stop35h 55m

RM 2,896

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

11:50-20:50

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

13:10-11:05

1 stop24h 55m

RM 3,162

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 3,317

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 11/11

11:50-20:50

1 stop30h 00m

RM 808

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 11/11

11:05-20:50

2 stops30h 45m

RM 876

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/11

01:30-10:00

1 stop29h 30m

RM 2,635

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Deals found on 26/10

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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 24 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. 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne (average of RM 1,259). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,198). 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 28 October 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 in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

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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 28 October 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
7.3
Good
278 reviews
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Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

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
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
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Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

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
309 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
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Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

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
7.3
Good
278 reviews
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Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

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.

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

    For as low as RM 3,162, Cathay Pacific can have you in Melbourne from Kota Kinabalu in 30h. The distance from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne is about 5687 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 633 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scoot and Batik Air, starting at RM 1,500 and RM 1,535 round-trip. Malaysia Airlines is 71% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne (average of RM 1,259). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of RM 2,198). 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 28 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 633AverageRM 3,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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ScootCheapestRM 1,500AverageRM 1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,535AverageRM 2,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,482AverageRM 3,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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