How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne?

For as low as RM 1,689, Scoot can have you in Melbourne from Kota Kinabalu in 22h 20m. The distance from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne is about 5687 km. Find deals

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 1,492 and RM 1,533 round-trip. Malaysia Airlines is 72% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne?

The most popular airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne are Royal Brunei Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne?

Travellers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 60% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 55 days in advance to save up to 220% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 55 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as RM 3,005, or RM 4,795 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne?

August can be a great time to fly to Melbourne from Kota Kinabalu with a flight ticket averaging about RM 2,301. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as RM 1,257. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	RM 1,689
One-way from	RM 845
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	August
Average price	RM 2,164

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29/10-5/11
2 total stops
39h 05m total
Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne

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30/10
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30h 15m total
Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (RM 578 potential increase over avg. return price).

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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 September 2025.

Wed 29/1020:00BKI - MEL

1 stop22h 20mScoot

Wed 5/1121:20MEL - BKI

1 stop16h 45mScoot

Deal found 14/9RM 1,689

Wed 29/1005:20BKI - MEL

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1121:20MEL - BKI

3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9RM 1,740

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Wed 29/1020:00BKI - MEL

1 stop22h 20mScoot

Wed 5/1121:20MEL - BKI

1 stop16h 45mScoot

Deal found 14/9RM 1,689

Wed 29/1022:00BKI - MEL

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1121:20MEL - BKI

3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9RM 1,761

Wed 29/1007:00BKI - MEL

2 stops19h 40mBatik Air

Wed 5/1107:45MEL - BKI

2 stops16h 45mBatik Air

Deal found 14/9RM 2,950

Thu 12/316:05BKI - MEL

1 stop12h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 16/308:45MEL - BKI

1 stop15h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/9RM 3,135

Fri 13/320:00BKI - MEL

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/313:30MEL - BKI

1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9RM 2,282

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Wed 29/1020:00BKI - MEL

1 stop22h 20mScoot

Wed 5/1121:20MEL - BKI

1 stop16h 45mScoot

Deal found 14/9RM 1,689

Wed 29/1005:20BKI - MEL

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1121:20MEL - BKI

3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9RM 1,740

One-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Thu 30/1010:55BKI - MEL

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9RM 845

Thu 30/1011:50BKI - MEL

1 stop29h 20mScoot

Deal found 13/9RM 849

Tue 14/1001:45BKI - MEL

2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9RM 1,118

Sun 5/1023:25BKI - MEL

3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9RM 1,740

Wed 29/1001:30BKI - MEL

2 stops54h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/9RM 2,101

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Wed 29/10

20:00-21:20

1 stop22h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

21:20-11:05

1 stop16h 45m

RM 1,689

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

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Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/10

22:00-12:05

2 stops35h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

21:20-23:40

3 stops29h 20m

RM 1,761

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 13/3

20:00-21:20

1 stop22h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

13:30-19:40

1 stop9h 10m

RM 2,282

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/10

07:00-05:40

2 stops19h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

07:45-21:30

2 stops16h 45m

RM 2,950

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

16:05-07:15

1 stop12h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

08:45-21:10

1 stop15h 25m

RM 3,135

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 30/10

10:55-20:10

2 stops30h 15m

RM 845

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 14/10

01:45-21:20

2 stops40h 35m

RM 1,118

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/10

23:25-10:35

3 stops32h 10m

RM 1,740

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/10

01:30-11:00

2 stops54h 30m

RM 2,101

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

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?

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

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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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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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

7.3

Good

278 reviews

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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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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

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 1,689, Scoot can have you in Melbourne from Kota Kinabalu in 22h 20m. 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 632 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scoot and Batik Air, starting at RM 1,492 and RM 1,533 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, 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 632	AverageRM 3,778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Scoot	CheapestRM 1,492	AverageRM 1,660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
Batik Air	CheapestRM 1,533	AverageRM 2,068	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	CheapestRM 2,478	AverageRM 3,133	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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