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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport from RM 1,529

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
19 May — 26 May1
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 19 April 2026.

Thu 14/512:15
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop21h 30m
Scoot
Wed 20/513:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop24h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 16/4RM 1,746
Fri 8/520:45
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop21h 35m
Scoot
Thu 14/513:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop32h 45m
Scoot
Deal found 16/4RM 1,809
Sun 31/512:15
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop21h 30m
Scoot
Sun 7/621:35
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop23h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 16/4RM 1,853
Mon 11/509:05
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/521:35
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4RM 1,951
Fri 8/520:45
BKI
-
MEL
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/513:00
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4RM 1,979
Sun 31/510:30
BKI
-
MEL
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/621:35
MEL
-
BKI
1 stop23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4RM 1,987
Thu 14/512:15
BKI
-
MEL
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/506:45
MEL
-
BKI
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4RM 1,991

Find 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 (MEL). 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 19 April 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 1,746

One-way from

RM 1,529

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 14/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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9/7
  • 9/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 20m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (RM 1,758 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (RM 549 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/5

20:45-04:40

2 stops29h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

13:00-19:45

1 stop32h 45m

RM 1,979

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/5

11:20-05:00

2 stops15h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

21:35-19:30

1 stop23h 55m

RM 2,244

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/8

20:30-20:20

1 stop21h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

21:35-19:45

1 stop24h 10m

RM 3,069

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/5

05:20-08:20

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

14:45-11:55

2 stops23h 10m

RM 3,800
Fastest return journey

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/8

15:00-08:20

1 stop15h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

20:00-11:55

2 stops17h 55m

RM 3,804

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/8

11:50-04:40

2 stops14h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

07:00-10:30

2 stops29h 30m

RM 4,112
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/7

10:10-05:30

2 stops17h 20m

RM 1,529

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 65% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 1,775.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 09m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 48m.

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 19 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Scoot from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
325 reviews
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Entertainment

5.3

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.7

Food

5.8

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

Entertainment

5.3

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.7

Food

5.8

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 Airport?

    For as low as RM 3,069, Scoot can have you in Melbourne Airport from Kota Kinabalu in 21h 50m. The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Melbourne Airport is about 5687 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Scoot (RM 1,413), and Royal Brunei Airlines (RM 2,428) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport. You may be able to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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

Discover the top 2 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 19 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapestRM 1,413AverageRM 1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,428AverageRM 3,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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