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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu from $311

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu departing on 14/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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13:25 - 19:00MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
32h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
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20:00 - 12:10BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
13h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi
$598Scoot
Fri, 30 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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13:25 - 19:00MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
32h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
Scoot Logo
20:00 - 12:10BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
13h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi
$652Scoot
Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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13:25 - 19:00MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
32h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:20 - 21:20BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
46h 00m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Langkawi Singapore Changi
$712Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
12:30 - 16:10MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
29h 40m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
08:50 - 05:30BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
18h 40m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
$714Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:25 - 19:00MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
32h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:50 - 12:10BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
18h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi
$716Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
12:30 - 16:10MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
29h 40m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
08:50 - 05:30BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
18h 40m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
$717Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Scoot Logo
13:00 - 19:30MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
32h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
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20:30 - 20:20BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
21h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$773Scoot
Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:05 - 12:30MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
17h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 12:10BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
13h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi
$844Multiple Airlines
Fri, 30 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Malaysia Airlines Logo
08:45 - 21:10MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
15h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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13:00 - 09:25BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
17h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$990Malaysia Airlines
Sun, 25 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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08:45 - 21:10MEL  Melbourne-BKI Kota Kinabalu
15h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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13:00 - 09:25BKI  Kota Kinabalu-MEL Melbourne
17h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$994Malaysia Airlines
Sun, 25 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

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Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
29 Oct
MEL15:35Melbourne
36h 00m
1 stop
BKI00:35Kota Kinabalu
1 Nov
BKI01:30Kota Kinabalu
32h 00m
1 stop
MEL12:30Melbourne
$1,108
Cathay Pacific
24 Oct
MEL00:45Melbourne
26h 50m
1 stop
BKI00:35Kota Kinabalu
27 Oct
BKI01:30Kota Kinabalu
18h 30m
1 stop
MEL23:00Melbourne
$1,156

China Southern flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Our best China Southern deals on Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
China Southern
24 Aug
MEL21:10Melbourne
29h 20m
1 stop
BKI00:30Kota Kinabalu
30 Aug
BKI01:45Kota Kinabalu
28h 55m
1 stop
MEL08:40Melbourne
$1,160
China Southern
24 Aug
MEL06:05Melbourne
20h 25m
2 stops
BKI00:30Kota Kinabalu
30 Aug
BKI01:45Kota Kinabalu
28h 55m
1 stop
MEL08:40Melbourne
$1,398

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu 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, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 6 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

13:25-19:00

1 stop32h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/11

20:00-12:10

1 stop13h 10m

$598

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

13:25-19:00

1 stop32h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/11

20:00-12:10

1 stop13h 10m

$652

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

13:25-19:00

1 stop32h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/11

20:20-21:20

3 stops46h 00m

$712

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

12:30-16:10

1 stop29h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 18/9

08:50-05:30

1 stop18h 40m

$714

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

13:25-19:00

1 stop32h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/11

14:50-12:10

2 stops18h 20m

$716

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

12:30-16:10

1 stop29h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 18/9

08:50-05:30

1 stop18h 40m

$717

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

13:00-19:30

1 stop32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 21/9

20:30-20:20

1 stop21h 50m

$773
Fastest return journey

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

22:05-12:30

2 stops17h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/11

20:00-12:10

1 stop13h 10m

$844

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

08:45-21:10

1 stop15h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 28/10

13:00-09:25

1 stop17h 25m

$990

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL Melbourne - BKI Kota Kinabalu

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

08:45-21:10

1 stop15h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 28/10

13:00-09:25

1 stop17h 25m

$994

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $687 to $881.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $598.

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 during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $720.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kota Kinabalu for around $845 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne for as low as $582 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

9h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu takes 9h 40m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

  • How far is Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu by plane?

    Melbourne and Kota Kinabalu are 5709.5 km apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 9h 40m.

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

    Prices for flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

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

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kota Kinabalu Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kota Kinabalu Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

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Rating
Free cancellation
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ScootPriceFrom $432Free cancellationRating
6.7
327 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom $586Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $731Free cancellationRating
7.3
314 reviews
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