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RM 1,009 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu departing on 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
RM 1,724
Typical prices: RM 2,243-RM 2,730
Scoot
Mon 7/9Sun 13/9
MEL - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
RM 1,009
Typical prices: RM 1,177-RM 1,933
Scoot
Tue 15/9
MEL - BKI • 1 stop
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Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and Kota Kinabalu. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu (MEL-BKI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Mon, 7 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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13:00 - 11:15
MEL
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BKI
24h 15m
1 stop
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12:15 - 20:20
BKI
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MEL
30h 05m
1 stop
RM 1,724Scoot
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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13:00 - 08:50
MEL
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BKI
21h 50m
1 stop
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12:15 - 11:45
BKI
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MEL
21h 30m
1 stop
RM 1,753Scoot
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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13:00 - 08:50
MEL
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BKI
21h 50m
1 stop
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12:15 - 11:45
BKI
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MEL
21h 30m
1 stop
RM 1,847Scoot
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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13:00 - 08:50
MEL
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BKI
21h 50m
1 stop
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12:15 - 11:45
BKI
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MEL
21h 30m
1 stop
RM 1,970Scoot
Tue, 1 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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13:00 - 19:30
MEL
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BKI
32h 30m
1 stop
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12:15 - 20:20
BKI
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MEL
30h 05m
1 stop
RM 1,990Scoot
Mon, 7 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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13:00 - 11:15
MEL
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BKI
24h 15m
1 stop
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12:15 - 20:20
BKI
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MEL
30h 05m
1 stop
RM 1,994Scoot
Sun, 22 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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13:25 - 19:00
MEL
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BKI
32h 35m
1 stop
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11:50 - 12:10
BKI
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MEL
21h 20m
1 stop
RM 2,015Scoot
Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
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12:30 - 16:10
MEL
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BKI
29h 40m
1 stop
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
08:50 - 05:30
BKI
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MEL
18h 40m
1 stop
RM 2,076Royal Brunei Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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13:00 - 11:15
MEL
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BKI
24h 15m
1 stop
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09:50 - 11:45
BKI
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MEL
23h 55m
1 stop
RM 2,109Scoot
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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13:00 - 11:15
MEL
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BKI
24h 15m
1 stop
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20:30 - 11:45
BKI
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MEL
13h 15m
1 stop
RM 2,121Scoot
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne Airport usually cost between RM 1,986 and RM 2,566 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was RM 1,724 on Scoot (7 Sept–13 Sept).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu is November, where tickets cost RM 1,814 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 3,437 and RM 3,355 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

April

Cheapest flight

RM 1,009
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu was RM 1,009 for a one-way ticket and RM 1,724 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    Melbourne and Kota Kinabalu are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Melbourne from Melbourne and will be arriving at Kota Kinabalu.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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