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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu from $269

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22:35 - 11:05MEL-BKI
15h 30m1 stop
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11:50 - 11:55BKI-MEL
21h 05m1 stop
$468Scoot
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Mon, 2 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
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13:10 - 19:00MEL-BKI
32h 50m1 stop
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11:50 - 20:50BKI-MEL
30h 00m1 stop
$612Scoot
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Thu, 20 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
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22:35 - 11:05MEL-BKI
15h 30m1 stop
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18:45 - 11:55BKI-MEL
14h 10m2 stops
$634Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 2 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
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22:05 - 11:05MEL-BKI
16h 00m1 stop
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11:50 - 11:55BKI-MEL
21h 05m1 stop
$676Scoot
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Wed, 26 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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07:45 - 17:00MEL-BKI
36h 15m2 stops
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17:00 - 05:40BKI-MEL
33h 40m2 stops
$683Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 20 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
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00:30 - 20:10MEL-BKI
22h 40m1 stop
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05:20 - 09:25BKI-MEL
25h 05m1 stop
$908Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, 1 Mar - Thu, 5 Mar
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00:30 - 20:10MEL-BKI
22h 40m1 stop
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20:50 - 07:15BKI-MEL
31h 25m1 stop
$939Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, 1 Mar - Fri, 6 Mar
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15:35 - 00:30MEL-BKI
35h 55m1 stop
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01:30 - 23:00BKI-MEL
18h 30m1 stop
$1,000Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 2 Mar - Thu, 5 Mar
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08:40 - 00:30MEL-BKI
18h 50m1 stop
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01:30 - 12:30BKI-MEL
32h 00m1 stop
$1,002Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 2 Mar - Wed, 4 Mar
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12:25 - 18:00MEL-BKI
32h 35m2 stops
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19:00 - 10:25BKI-MEL
36h 25m2 stops
$1,230XiamenAir
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Mon, 2 Mar - Thu, 5 Mar

Scoot flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Scoot deals on Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Scoot
2 Mar
MEL22:35Melbourne
15h 30m
1 stop
BKI11:05Kota Kinabalu
12 Mar
BKI11:50Kota Kinabalu
21h 05m
1 stop
MEL11:55Melbourne
$468
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Scoot
20 Nov
MEL13:10Melbourne
32h 50m
1 stop
BKI19:00Kota Kinabalu
25 Nov
BKI11:50Kota Kinabalu
30h 00m
1 stop
MEL20:50Melbourne
$612
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Scoot
26 Nov
MEL22:05Melbourne
16h 00m
1 stop
BKI11:05Kota Kinabalu
2 Dec
BKI11:50Kota Kinabalu
21h 05m
1 stop
MEL11:55Melbourne
$676
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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
1 Mar
MEL00:30Melbourne
22h 40m
1 stop
BKI20:10Kota Kinabalu
5 Mar
BKI05:20Kota Kinabalu
25h 05m
1 stop
MEL09:25Melbourne
$908
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Malaysia Airlines
1 Mar
MEL00:30Melbourne
22h 40m
1 stop
BKI20:10Kota Kinabalu
6 Mar
BKI20:50Kota Kinabalu
31h 25m
1 stop
MEL07:15Melbourne
$939
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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 November 2025.
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MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

22:35-11:05

1 stop15h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

11:50-11:55

1 stop21h 05m

$468

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

13:10-19:00

1 stop32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 25/11

11:50-20:50

1 stop30h 00m

$612

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

22:35-11:05

1 stop15h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/3

18:45-11:55

2 stops14h 10m

$634

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

22:05-11:05

1 stop16h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/12

11:50-11:55

1 stop21h 05m

$676

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

07:45-17:00

2 stops36h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 25/11

17:00-05:40

2 stops33h 40m

$683

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

00:30-20:10

1 stop22h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/3

05:20-09:25

1 stop25h 05m

$908

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

00:30-20:10

1 stop22h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/3

20:50-07:15

1 stop31h 25m

$939

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

15:35-00:30

1 stop35h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/3

01:30-23:00

1 stop18h 30m

$1,000

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

08:40-00:30

1 stop18h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/3

01:30-12:30

1 stop32h 00m

$1,002

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

12:25-18:00

2 stops32h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/3

19:00-10:25

2 stops36h 25m

$1,230

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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 $692.

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 $786. The most expensive day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $972.

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 $807. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,291. 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 $856 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 $625 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight deals and tips

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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 12h 30m.

  • 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 $435Free cancellationRating
6.7
309 reviews
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Batik AirPriceFrom $537Free cancellationRating
5.8
74 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom $642Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $718Free cancellationRating
7.3
281 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,014Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,396 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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