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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport from RM 672

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
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 (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 30 January 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,426

One-way from

RM 672

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 2,651
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 18/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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18/3
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 35m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 324 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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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 30 January 2025.

Tue 18/311:20BKI - MEL
1 stop13h 55mBatik Air
Thu 20/301:30MEL - BKI
1 stop22h 10mBatik Air
Deal found 28/1RM 1,396
Wed 19/322:40BKI - MEL
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/306:15MEL - BKI
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1RM 1,541
Tue 4/301:30BKI - MEL
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 17/313:00MEL - BKI
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/1RM 3,235
Thu 16/1012:05BKI - MEL
1 stop17h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 21/1000:35MEL - BKI
1 stop21h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/1RM 4,056
Wed 5/322:00BKI - MEL
1 stop19h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 16/300:30MEL - BKI
1 stop14h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 29/1RM 4,301
Thu 16/1019:20BKI - MEL
1 stop22h 00mChina Southern
Wed 22/1016:00MEL - BKI
2 stops29h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 29/1RM 7,813

Find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 30 January 2025.

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Price

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 18/3

11:20-04:15

1 stop13h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

01:30-20:40

1 stop22h 10m

RM 1,396

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/3

22:40-23:45

1 stop22h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 21/3

06:15-17:00

1 stop13h 45m

RM 1,541

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 4/3

01:30-10:00

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

13:00-00:30

2 stops38h 30m

RM 3,235

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/3

22:00-20:45

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

00:30-12:15

1 stop14h 45m

RM 4,301

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 18/3

12:25-05:00

1 stop13h 35m

RM 672

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 17/3

01:30-11:00

2 stops54h 30m

RM 1,896

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/1

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Travel insights for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport (average of RM 358). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport 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 30 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 30 January 2025.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
274 reviews
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Food

6.9

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
274 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
274 reviews
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Food

6.9

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

China Eastern
7.0
Good
126 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
274 reviews
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Food

6.9

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Batik Air
6.0
Okay
70 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
274 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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 Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Batik Air (RM 1,426), China Eastern (RM 3,437), and Malaysia Airlines (RM 4,301) offers the cheapest pricing from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport. You may be able to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport for 40% 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.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport (average of RM 358). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport 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 30 January 2025.
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ScootCheapestRM 1,421AverageRM 1,737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,782AverageRM 2,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 2,475AverageRM 3,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,706AverageRM 3,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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