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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu from $262

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22:35 - 19:00MEL-BKI
23h 25m1 stop
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20:00 - 21:20BKI-MEL
22h 20m1 stop
$737Scoot
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Sat, 29 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
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17:55 - 21:55MEL-BKI
31h 00m2 stops
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20:00 - 11:55BKI-MEL
12h 55m1 stop
$813Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 29 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
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22:05 - 11:05MEL-BKI
16h 00m1 stop
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11:05 - 05:40BKI-MEL
15h 35m2 stops
$839Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 25 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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22:05 - 11:05MEL-BKI
16h 00m1 stop
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07:15 - 05:40BKI-MEL
43h 25m3 stops
$848Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 25 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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17:55 - 22:30MEL-BKI
31h 35m2 stops
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07:00 - 08:30BKI-MEL
22h 30m2 stops
$856Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 29 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
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22:05 - 11:05MEL-BKI
16h 00m1 stop
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11:50 - 20:50BKI-MEL
30h 00m1 stop
$867Scoot
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Sun, 25 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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01:00 - 18:30MEL-BKI
20h 30m2 stops
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07:15 - 05:40BKI-MEL
43h 25m3 stops
$913Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 24 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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01:00 - 18:30MEL-BKI
20h 30m2 stops
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23:25 - 05:40BKI-MEL
27h 15m2 stops
$924Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 24 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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22:05 - 13:55MEL-BKI
18h 50m2 stops
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07:15 - 05:40BKI-MEL
43h 25m3 stops
$983Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 25 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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01:00 - 10:30MEL-BKI
12h 30m1 stop
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11:05 - 05:40BKI-MEL
15h 35m2 stops
$1,056Multiple Airlines
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Malaysia Airlines flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Malaysia Airlines deals on Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Malaysia Airlines
13 May
MEL23:30Melbourne
14h 25m
1 stop
BKI11:55Kota Kinabalu
17 May
BKI15:00Kota Kinabalu
13h 15m
1 stop
MEL06:15Melbourne
$864
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Malaysia Airlines
13 May
MEL23:30Melbourne
19h 30m
1 stop
BKI17:00Kota Kinabalu
17 May
BKI17:45Kota Kinabalu
12h 25m
1 stop
MEL08:10Melbourne
$926
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Malaysia Airlines
28 Nov
MEL00:30Melbourne
13h 40m
1 stop
BKI11:10Kota Kinabalu
5 Dec
BKI16:05Kota Kinabalu
14h 20m
1 stop
MEL09:25Melbourne
$1,556
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Scoot flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Scoot deals on Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Scoot
7 Mar
MEL13:10Melbourne
32h 50m
1 stop
BKI19:00Kota Kinabalu
16 Mar
BKI11:50Kota Kinabalu
30h 30m
1 stop
MEL21:20Melbourne
$464
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Scoot
24 Mar
MEL22:35Melbourne
23h 25m
1 stop
BKI19:00Kota Kinabalu
26 Mar
BKI11:50Kota Kinabalu
21h 05m
1 stop
MEL11:55Melbourne
$509
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Scoot
1 May
MEL21:30Melbourne
15h 45m
1 stop
BKI11:15Kota Kinabalu
9 May
BKI12:15Kota Kinabalu
30h 00m
1 stop
MEL20:15Melbourne
$568
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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 25 November 2025.
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MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 29/11

22:35-19:00

1 stop23h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/12

20:00-21:20

1 stop22h 20m

$737

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 29/11

17:55-21:55

2 stops31h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/12

20:00-11:55

1 stop12h 55m

$813

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

22:05-11:05

1 stop16h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/1

11:05-05:40

2 stops15h 35m

$839

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

22:05-11:05

1 stop16h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/1

07:15-05:40

3 stops43h 25m

$848

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 29/11

17:55-22:30

2 stops31h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/12

07:00-08:30

2 stops22h 30m

$856

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

22:05-11:05

1 stop16h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/1

11:50-20:50

1 stop30h 00m

$867

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

01:00-18:30

2 stops20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/1

07:15-05:40

3 stops43h 25m

$913

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

01:00-18:30

2 stops20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/1

23:25-05:40

2 stops27h 15m

$924

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

22:05-13:55

2 stops18h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/1

07:15-05:40

3 stops43h 25m

$983

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

01:00-10:30

1 stop12h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/1

11:05-05:40

2 stops15h 35m

$1,056

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

If you are unable to visit Kota Kinabalu during the month of October, then departing from Melbourne during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $697.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest day to depart from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $791. The most expensive day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $978.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $812. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,299. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $863 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 $629 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

15h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu takes 15h 45m
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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  • 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 14h 25m.

  • 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 $437Free cancellationRating
6.7
311 reviews
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Batik AirPriceFrom $540Free cancellationRating
5.8
75 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom $646Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $722Free cancellationRating
7.3
281 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,020Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,409 reviews
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