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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne from RM 990

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 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,516

One-way from

RM 990

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 2,717
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 5/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 50m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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14/2
  • 14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 50m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
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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 17 January 2025.

Wed 5/311:20BKI - MEL
1 stop33h 25mBatik Air
Mon 17/306:15MEL - BKI
1 stop31h 25mBatik Air
Deal found 17/1RM 1,516
Wed 19/322:40BKI - MEL
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/322:35MEL - BKI
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1RM 1,664
Tue 18/301:30BKI - MEL
1 stop33h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 22/313:00MEL - BKI
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/1RM 3,018
Wed 5/314:40BKI - MEL
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 16/300:30MEL - BKI
1 stop14h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/1RM 3,212
Thu 16/1012:05BKI - MEL
1 stop14h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 21/1000:35MEL - BKI
1 stop21h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1RM 4,030
Thu 16/1019:20BKI - MEL
1 stop35h 20mChina Southern
Wed 22/1016:00MEL - BKI
2 stops53h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1RM 7,840

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 17 January 2025.

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Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/3

11:20-23:45

1 stop33h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

06:15-10:40

1 stop31h 25m

RM 1,516

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/3

22:40-23:45

1 stop22h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

22:35-19:05

1 stop23h 30m

RM 1,664

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 18/3

01:30-14:05

1 stop33h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

13:00-00:30

2 stops38h 30m

RM 3,018

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/3

14:40-09:25

1 stop15h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

00:30-12:15

1 stop14h 45m

RM 3,212

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 14/2

11:20-20:10

2 stops29h 50m

RM 990

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 14/2

21:30-23:45

1 stop23h 15m

RM 1,561

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 13/2

01:30-10:00

1 stop29h 30m

RM 2,946

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Deals found on 17/1

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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?

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 17 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 17 January 2025.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

China Eastern
7.0
Good
134 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

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
277 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

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 1,516 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Malaysia Airlines, starting at RM 3,018 and RM 3,212 round-trip. Batik Air is 37% 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

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ScootCheapestRM 1,457AverageRM 1,783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapestRM 1,503AverageRM 2,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 2,537AverageRM 3,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapestRM 2,773AverageRM 3,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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