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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne from RM 1,639

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
1 May — 8 May1
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 26 April 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,639

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 3,769
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 16/10-22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 15m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 482 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 26 April 2025.

Thu 16/1012:15BKI - MEL
1 stop30h 00mScoot
Wed 22/1014:00MEL - BKI
1 stop24h 15mScoot
Deal found 25/4RM 1,639
Tue 12/807:00BKI - MEL
1 stop18h 15mBatik Air
Mon 18/805:15MEL - BKI
1 stop18h 15mBatik Air
Deal found 25/4RM 1,653
Thu 16/1022:20BKI - MEL
1 stop29h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 21/1000:30MEL - BKI
1 stop19h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 3,100
Mon 11/801:30BKI - MEL
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 18/812:00MEL - BKI
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4RM 4,145
Mon 11/803:30BKI - MEL
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Mon 18/810:20MEL - BKI
1 stop34h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 25/4RM 5,487
Mon 11/803:30BKI - MEL
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/822:00MEL - BKI
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 7,642

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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 1,639

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 12/8

07:00-03:15

1 stop18h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

05:15-21:30

1 stop18h 15m

RM 1,653

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 16/10

22:20-07:15

1 stop29h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

00:30-17:00

1 stop19h 30m

RM 3,100

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/8

01:30-09:00

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

12:00-00:30

2 stops38h 30m

RM 4,145

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/8

03:30-19:20

1 stop13h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

10:20-18:20

1 stop34h 00m

RM 5,487

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/8

03:30-23:35

2 stops18h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

22:00-00:30

2 stops28h 30m

RM 7,642

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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 26 April 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 26 April 2025.
China Southern
7.5
Good
95 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.5
Good
95 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
95 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
95 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.1
Good
148 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
95 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Scoot
6.7
Okay
303 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
95 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
72 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
95 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

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 Scoot. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as RM 1,639 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines, starting at RM 1,653 and RM 3,100 round-trip. Scoot is 36% 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 26 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Batik AirCheapestRM 1,528AverageRM 2,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ScootCheapestRM 1,558AverageRM 1,734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 2,466AverageRM 3,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,695AverageRM 3,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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