MEL - BKI

RM 977 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

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 8/7. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
RM 1,280
Overall average: RM 1,888
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Sat 14/3Sat 21/3
MEL - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
RM 977
Typical prices: RM 1,256-RM 1,492
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Wed 8/7
MEL - BKI • 1 stop
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 1% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 23% price drop
March
Most popular
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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
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13:10 - 19:00
MEL
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BKI
32h 50m
1 stop
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20:00 - 11:55
BKI
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MEL
12h 55m
1 stop
RM 1,280Scoot
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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22:35 - 19:00
MEL
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BKI
23h 25m
1 stop
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20:00 - 20:50
BKI
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MEL
21h 50m
1 stop
RM 1,291Scoot
Sat, 28 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
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13:10 - 19:00
MEL
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BKI
32h 50m
1 stop
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20:00 - 21:20
BKI
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MEL
22h 20m
1 stop
RM 1,547Scoot
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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22:35 - 19:00
MEL
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BKI
23h 25m
1 stop
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11:45 - 20:50
BKI
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MEL
30h 05m
2 stops
RM 1,672Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
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07:45 - 22:15
MEL
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BKI
17h 30m
2 stops
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20:00 - 21:20
BKI
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MEL
22h 20m
1 stop
RM 1,782Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
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07:45 - 22:15
MEL
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BKI
17h 30m
2 stops
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20:00 - 11:55
BKI
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MEL
12h 55m
1 stop
RM 1,833Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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22:35 - 16:25
MEL
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BKI
20h 50m
2 stops
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16:55 - 11:55
BKI
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MEL
16h 00m
2 stops
RM 1,849Multiple Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Thu, 21 May
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10:20 - 18:20
MEL
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BKI
34h 00m
1 stop
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19:20 - 19:20
BKI
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MEL
22h 00m
1 stop
RM 1,861China Southern
Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
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07:45 - 11:05
MEL
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BKI
30h 20m
2 stops
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23:25 - 08:30
BKI
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MEL
30h 05m
2 stops
RM 2,065Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
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07:45 - 11:05
MEL
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BKI
30h 20m
2 stops
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17:50 - 08:30
BKI
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MEL
35h 40m
3 stops
RM 2,080Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 October, where tickets cost RM 1,621 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 3,038 and RM 2,697 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 1% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightRM 977
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu was RM 977 for a one-way ticket and RM 1,280 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Melbourne (MEL)
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)