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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne from RM 1,389

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
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 23 June 2026.

Sat 15/820:45
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop21h 35m
Scoot
Tue 18/821:35
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop13h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 21/6RM 1,958
Sat 15/820:45
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/807:00
MEL
-
BKI
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6RM 2,277
Thu 10/1211:50
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/107:45
MEL
-
BKI
3 stops40h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6RM 2,775
Wed 5/801:45
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/813:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6RM 2,791
Thu 29/1011:50
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
Scoot
Mon 2/1122:35
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop23h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 20/6RM 3,330
Thu 29/1011:55
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop18h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 2/1108:45
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop12h 35m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/6RM 3,359

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Round-trip from

RM 1,958

One-way from

RM 1,389

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 1,974
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 15/8-18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 50m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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2/7
  • 2/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (RM 3,457 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 479 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/12

11:50-20:50

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 10/1

07:45-21:40

2 stops16h 55m

RM 2,895

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/10

11:50-20:50

1 stop30h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

22:35-19:00

1 stop23h 25m

RM 3,330
Fastest return journey

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/10

11:55-09:25

1 stop18h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

08:45-18:20

1 stop12h 35m

RM 3,359

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/8

01:30-10:00

2 stops54h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

12:00-00:30

3 stops38h 30m

RM 3,633

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/10

16:05-07:15

1 stop12h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

19:55-12:15

2 stops19h 20m

RM 3,969
Cheapest one-way

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 2/7

22:30-11:45

2 stops35h 15m

RM 1,389
Fastest single journey

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 2/7

12:15-11:45

1 stop21h 30m

RM 1,617

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 27/7

09:50-20:20

1 stop32h 30m

RM 1,651

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 27/7

19:10-20:20

3 stops23h 10m

RM 1,692

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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 23 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne, such as Scoot. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
325 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.3

Overall

6.7

Food

5.8

Comfort

6.5

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Chandra Sekhar,Feb 2026

SIN - KUL

It wasbpretty good as it was scoot and i would reccomend myself to come again
Scoot
6.7
Okay
325 reviews
Scoot
6.7
Okay
325 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.3

Overall

6.7

Food

5.8

Comfort

6.5

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Chandra Sekhar,Feb 2026

SIN - KUL

It wasbpretty good as it was scoot and i would reccomend myself to come again

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. 2 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 3,359, Scoot can have you in Melbourne from Kota Kinabalu in 18h 30m. 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 Scoot. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as RM 1,531 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Royal Brunei Airlines, starting at RM 2,549. Scoot is 43% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapestRM 1,531AverageRM 1,836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,549AverageRM 3,538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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