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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne from RM 1,704

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
21 févr. — 28 févr.1
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 22 janvier 2026.

jeu. 19/311:50
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
Scoot
mer. 25/322:05
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop16h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 20/1RM 2,028
jeu. 19/309:55
BKI
-
MEL
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
mer. 25/322:05
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1RM 2,133
jeu. 19/307:05
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 24/306:00
MEL
-
BKI
2 stops16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1RM 2,534
sam. 28/310:00
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
sam. 27/607:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1RM 2,737
sam. 7/320:00
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop12h 55m
Scoot
mar. 10/322:35
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop23h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 19/1RM 2,826
dim. 26/422:40
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop29h 35m
Malaysia Airlines
ven. 8/507:45
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop17h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/1RM 3,239
sam. 7/307:05
BKI
-
MEL
2 stops19h 35m
Batik Air
mar. 10/307:45
MEL
-
BKI
2 stops17h 30m
Batik Air
Deal found 19/1RM 3,328

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Round-trip from

RM 2,028

One-way from

RM 1,704

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 2,522
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 19/3-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 3/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 55m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (RM 570 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 474 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

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Return

Price

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

jeu. 19/3

11:50-20:50

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

mer. 25/3

22:05-11:05

1 stop16h 00m

RM 2,028

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

jeu. 19/3

09:55-20:50

2 stops31h 55m

Melbourne

mer. 25/3

22:05-14:05

1 stop19h 00m

RM 2,133

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

jeu. 19/3

11:50-07:25

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

mar. 24/3

22:35-19:00

1 stop23h 25m

RM 2,591

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

sam. 28/3

10:00-05:00

1 stop16h 00m

Melbourne

sam. 27/6

07:00-19:55

1 stop14h 55m

RM 2,737

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

sam. 7/3

20:00-11:55

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

mar. 10/3

22:35-19:00

1 stop23h 25m

RM 2,826

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

dim. 26/4

22:40-06:15

1 stop29h 35m

Melbourne

ven. 8/5

07:45-23:40

1 stop17h 55m

RM 3,239

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

sam. 7/3

07:05-05:40

2 stops19h 35m

Melbourne

mar. 10/3

07:45-22:15

2 stops17h 30m

RM 3,328

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

mar. 3/3

20:00-11:55

1 stop12h 55m

RM 1,704

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

lun. 2/3

01:30-11:00

3 stops54h 30m

RM 2,004

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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 1,210). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne 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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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 22 janvier 2026.
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
290 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

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
290 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

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
315 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

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
78 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

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

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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?

    For as low as RM 2,028, Scoot can have you in Melbourne from Kota Kinabalu in 30h. The distance from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne is about 5687 km.

  • 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 609 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Batik Air and Scoot, starting at RM 1,415 and RM 1,443 round-trip. Malaysia Airlines is 72% 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 1,210). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne 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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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 22 janvier 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 609AverageRM 3,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,415AverageRM 1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ScootCheapestRM 1,443AverageRM 1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,488AverageRM 3,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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