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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

For as little as AU$ 289, you can take your next adventure to Kota Kinabalu without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from Melbourne below.

  • One way
  • Return

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Best Time to Book Flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Explore the best time to buy affordable tickets to Kota Kinabalu with our price trend chart, which predicts how flight prices will change in the coming weeks from previous data.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Top Airlines Flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

We have a range of prices from different airlines providing flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. Check below for the journey which best suits your travel needs.

Scoot
From AU$ 279
Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 291
AirAsia X
From AU$ 327
Batik Air Malaysia
From AU$ 331
Cebu Pacific
From AU$ 337
VietJet Air
From AU$ 346
Juneyao Airlines
From AU$ 413
Hainan Airlines
From AU$ 423
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 423
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 442

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Alternative Routes from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

There are various non-direct routes from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu which could be cheaper and faster! Check out these alternative options to see if they could work for your trip.

  • Cheapest
    Scoot
    MEL
    13:35
    24h 55m
    1 transfer
    BKI
    11:30
    Melbourne Airport - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
    Mon, Feb 10Scoot
    AU$ 279
  • Jetstar Airways
    AVV
    06:00
    32h 30m
    2 transfer
    BKI
    11:30
    Avalon Airport - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
    Mon, Feb 3Jetstar Airways
    AU$ 375
  • Jetstar Airways
    AVV
    06:00
    32h 30m
    2 transfer
    BKI
    11:30
    Avalon Airport - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
    Mon, Feb 3Jetstar Airways
    AU$ 375
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FAQ

  • When are flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much are flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$ 1,052.
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Kota Kinabalu?

    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • How many airports in Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    There are 1 airport(s) in Kota Kinabalu (BKI): Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

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Flight Information from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest direct flight priceAU$ 289
Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelMarch
Flight distance5,700.78km
Popular airlineRoyal Brunei Airlines