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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu from $546

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Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
13:30 - 19:40MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
9h 10m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
21:05 - 05:00BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
28h 55m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
$766Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
13:30 - 19:40MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
9h 10m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
21:05 - 05:00BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
28h 55m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
$770Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 09:40MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
24h 05m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:25 - 10:35BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
33h 10m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$783Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
13:30 - 19:40MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
9h 10m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
21:05 - 05:00BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
28h 55m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
$789Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Scoot Logo
13:25 - 11:10MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
24h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
Scoot Logo
20:00 - 21:20BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
22h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
$846Scoot
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:25 - 16:25MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
30h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:05 - 12:10BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
26h 05m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi
$855Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:35 - 11:10MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
15h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:05 - 10:35BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
18h 30m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
$876Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Scoot Logo
22:30 - 08:30MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
13h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
Scoot Logo
20:45 - 20:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
21h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
$919Scoot
Mon, 29 Mar - Fri, 9 Apr
Malaysia Airlines Logo
00:30 - 12:20MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
14h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
18:00 - 09:25BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
12h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,001Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Malaysia Airlines Logo
19:55 - 12:20MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
19h 25m2 stops Perth Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
18:00 - 09:25BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
12h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,077Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

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Royal Brunei Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Royal Brunei Airlines deals on Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Royal Brunei Airlines
5 Nov
MEL13:30Melbourne
9h 10m
1 stop
BKI19:40Kota Kinabalu
10 Nov
BKI21:05Kota Kinabalu
28h 55m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$766
Royal Brunei Airlines
5 Nov
MEL13:30Melbourne
9h 10m
1 stop
BKI19:40Kota Kinabalu
10 Nov
BKI21:05Kota Kinabalu
28h 55m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$770
Royal Brunei Airlines
29 Oct
MEL13:30Melbourne
9h 10m
1 stop
BKI19:40Kota Kinabalu
3 Nov
BKI21:05Kota Kinabalu
28h 55m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
$789

Scoot flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Scoot deals on Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Scoot
25 Nov
MEL13:25Melbourne
24h 45m
1 stop
BKI11:10Kota Kinabalu
2 Dec
BKI20:00Kota Kinabalu
22h 20m
1 stop
MEL21:20Melbourne
$846
Scoot
26 Oct
MEL13:25Melbourne
24h 45m
1 stop
BKI11:10Kota Kinabalu
28 Oct
BKI12:10Kota Kinabalu
30h 10m
1 stop
MEL21:20Melbourne
$1,216
Scoot
26 Nov
MEL13:25Melbourne
32h 35m
1 stop
BKI19:00Kota Kinabalu
3 Dec
BKI23:25Kota Kinabalu
18h 55m
1 stop
MEL21:20Melbourne
$1,225

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MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

13:30-19:40

1 stop9h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/11

21:05-05:00

1 stop28h 55m

$766

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

13:30-19:40

1 stop9h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/11

21:05-05:00

1 stop28h 55m

$770

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

12:35-09:40

2 stops24h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/11

22:25-10:35

2 stops33h 10m

$783

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

13:30-19:40

1 stop9h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/11

21:05-05:00

1 stop28h 55m

$789

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 25/11

13:25-11:10

1 stop24h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/12

20:00-21:20

1 stop22h 20m

$846

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

13:25-16:25

2 stops30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/11

07:05-12:10

2 stops26h 05m

$855

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

22:35-11:10

1 stop15h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/11

13:05-10:35

1 stop18h 30m

$876

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 29/3

22:30-08:30

1 stop13h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/4

20:45-20:15

1 stop21h 30m

$919
Fastest return journey

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

00:30-12:20

1 stop14h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/11

18:00-09:25

1 stop12h 25m

$1,001

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

19:55-12:20

2 stops19h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/11

18:00-09:25

1 stop12h 25m

$1,077

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Kota Kinabalu?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $720 to $965.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $766.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

If you are unable to visit Kota Kinabalu during the month of November, then departing from Melbourne Airport during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $727.

How have Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights are approximately 20% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu

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Best price found

$546

Fastest flight time

9h 10m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $546. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $766.
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu takes 9h 10m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu

  • How far is Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu by plane?

    The distance between Melbourne and Kota Kinabalu is about 5690.2 km. Flights usually cover this in 9h 10m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Kota Kinabalu Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kota Kinabalu Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu with momondo
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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
ScootPriceFrom $472Free cancellationRating
6.7
336 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom $639Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $741Free cancellationRating
7.3
320 reviews
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