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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu from $290

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21:35 - 11:15
MEL
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BKI
15h 40m
1 stop
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20:45 - 20:20
BKI
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MEL
21h 35m
1 stop
$536Scoot
Sat, 1 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
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13:00 - 08:30
MEL
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BKI
21h 30m
1 stop
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12:15 - 11:45
BKI
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MEL
21h 30m
1 stop
$579Scoot
Thu, 27 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
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13:00 - 08:50
MEL
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BKI
21h 50m
1 stop
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12:15 - 20:20
BKI
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MEL
30h 05m
1 stop
$622Scoot
Tue, 22 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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13:00 - 21:00
MEL
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BKI
34h 00m
1 stop
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20:45 - 20:20
BKI
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MEL
21h 35m
1 stop
$627Scoot
Wed, 10 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
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21:35 - 13:05
MEL
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BKI
17h 30m
1 stop
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23:05 - 11:45
BKI
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MEL
34h 40m
3 stops
$654Multiple Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
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13:00 - 13:05
MEL
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BKI
26h 05m
1 stop
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15:20 - 20:20
BKI
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MEL
27h 00m
2 stops
$663Multiple Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
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15:00 - 21:00
MEL
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BKI
32h 00m
2 stops
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20:45 - 20:20
BKI
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MEL
21h 35m
1 stop
$718Multiple Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
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13:00 - 21:00
MEL
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BKI
34h 00m
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10:20 - 20:20
BKI
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MEL
32h 00m
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$774Multiple Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
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13:00 - 19:45
MEL
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BKI
32h 45m
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12:15 - 05:00
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MEL
14h 45m
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$785Multiple Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
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14:25 - 21:00
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32h 35m
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20:45 - 20:20
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21h 35m
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$787Multiple Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

Scoot flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Scoot deals on Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Scoot
1 Aug
MEL21:35Melbourne
15h 40m
1 stop
BKI11:15Kota Kinabalu
15 Aug
BKI20:45Kota Kinabalu
21h 35m
1 stop
MEL20:20Melbourne
$536
Scoot
27 Aug
MEL13:00Melbourne
21h 30m
1 stop
BKI08:30Kota Kinabalu
1 Sept
BKI12:15Kota Kinabalu
21h 30m
1 stop
MEL11:45Melbourne
$579
Scoot
22 Sept
MEL13:00Melbourne
21h 50m
1 stop
BKI08:50Kota Kinabalu
26 Sept
BKI12:15Kota Kinabalu
30h 05m
1 stop
MEL20:20Melbourne
$622

Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
16 Oct
MEL00:35Melbourne
18h 00m
2 stops
BKI15:35Kota Kinabalu
21 Oct
BKI20:30Kota Kinabalu
12h 30m
1 stop
MEL12:00Melbourne
$1,342
Singapore Airlines
22 Oct
MEL00:35Melbourne
18h 00m
2 stops
BKI15:35Kota Kinabalu
27 Oct
BKI14:40Kota Kinabalu
14h 35m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,522
Singapore Airlines
22 Oct
MEL00:35Melbourne
18h 00m
2 stops
BKI15:35Kota Kinabalu
27 Oct
BKI14:40Kota Kinabalu
14h 35m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$1,525

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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 10 May 2026.
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MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

21:35-11:15

1 stop15h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 15/8

20:45-20:20

1 stop21h 35m

$536

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

13:00-08:30

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 1/9

12:15-11:45

1 stop21h 30m

$579

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 22/9

13:00-08:50

1 stop21h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 26/9

12:15-20:20

1 stop30h 05m

$622

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

13:00-21:00

1 stop34h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 20/6

20:45-20:20

1 stop21h 35m

$627

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

21:35-13:05

1 stop17h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 15/8

23:05-11:45

3 stops34h 40m

$654

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

13:00-13:05

1 stop26h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 15/8

15:20-20:20

2 stops27h 00m

$663

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

15:00-21:00

2 stops32h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 20/6

20:45-20:20

1 stop21h 35m

$718

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

13:00-21:00

2 stops34h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 20/6

10:20-20:20

2 stops32h 00m

$774

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

13:00-19:45

1 stop32h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 1/9

12:15-05:00

2 stops14h 45m

$785

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

14:25-21:00

2 stops32h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 20/6

20:45-20:20

1 stop21h 35m

$787

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

If you are unable to visit Kota Kinabalu during the month of May, then departing from Melbourne during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $385.

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 $741 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 $480 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

9h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu takes 9h 20m
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 20m.

  • 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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ScootPriceFrom $401Free cancellationRating
6.7
326 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom $569Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $663Free cancellationRating
7.4
307 reviews
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Can I find flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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