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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne from RM 1,693

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
1 Feb — 8 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 (ME1). 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 27 January 2025.

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RM 1,693

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 2,642
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 5/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 319 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 27 January 2025.

Wed 5/321:30BKI - MEL
1 stop23h 15mBatik Air
Mon 17/306:15MEL - BKI
1 stop17h 25mBatik Air
Deal found 27/1RM 1,693
Fri 7/320:35BKI - MEL
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/322:35MEL - BKI
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1RM 1,711
Thu 6/301:30BKI - MEL
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 22/313:00MEL - BKI
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/1RM 3,102
Thu 16/1012:05BKI - MEL
1 stop17h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 21/1000:35MEL - BKI
1 stop21h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/1RM 4,064
Wed 5/305:20BKI - MEL
1 stop12h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 16/300:30MEL - BKI
1 stop13h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 27/1RM 4,231

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 27 January 2025.

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Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/3

21:30-23:45

1 stop23h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

06:15-20:40

1 stop17h 25m

RM 1,693

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 7/3

20:35-23:45

1 stop24h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

22:35-23:40

2 stops28h 05m

RM 1,711

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/3

01:30-10:00

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

13:00-00:30

2 stops38h 30m

RM 3,102

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/3

05:20-20:45

1 stop12h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

00:30-11:10

1 stop13h 40m

RM 4,231

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Deals found on 27/1

Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne

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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?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne (average of RM 358). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne 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 27 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne 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 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 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, 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 27 January 2025.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
275 reviews
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Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
275 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
275 reviews
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Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

China Eastern
6.9
Okay
128 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
275 reviews
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Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Batik Air
6.1
Okay
71 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
275 reviews
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Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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 round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne is Batik Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as RM 1,693 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Malaysia Airlines, starting at RM 3,102 and RM 4,231 round-trip. Batik Air is 29% 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.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne (average of RM 358). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne 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 27 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapestRM 1,417AverageRM 1,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,777AverageRM 2,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 2,467AverageRM 3,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,697AverageRM 3,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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