What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

Scoot is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Which airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Royal Brunei Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Scoot are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne according to our data. Royal Brunei Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Kota Kinabalu. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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?

The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu Airport is 3 as of January 2026.

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.

$464 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

Q: 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 $664 to $994. The lowest price recently found on this route was $464.

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22:35 - 19:00

MEL

BKI

23h 25m

1 stop

20:00 - 11:55

BKI

MEL

12h 55m

1 stop

$464Scoot

Sat, 7 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

13:10 - 19:00

MEL

BKI

32h 50m

1 stop

20:00 - 11:55

BKI

MEL

12h 55m

1 stop

$465Scoot

Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

13:10 - 19:00

MEL

BKI

32h 50m

1 stop

20:00 - 21:20

BKI

MEL

22h 20m

1 stop

$563Scoot

Sat, 28 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar

13:10 - 19:00

MEL

BKI

32h 50m

1 stop

06:00 - 23:35

BKI

MEL

38h 35m

3 stops

$597Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

13:10 - 19:00

MEL

BKI

32h 50m

1 stop

09:10 - 23:35

BKI

MEL

35h 25m

2 stops

$604Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

07:45 - 22:15

MEL

BKI

17h 30m

2 stops

20:00 - 21:20

BKI

MEL

22h 20m

1 stop

$648Multiple Airlines

Sat, 28 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar

13:10 - 01:20

MEL

BKI

15h 10m

2 stops

06:00 - 23:35

BKI

MEL

38h 35m

3 stops

$662Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

07:45 - 22:15

MEL

BKI

17h 30m

2 stops

20:00 - 11:55

BKI

MEL

12h 55m

1 stop

$667Multiple Airlines

Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

07:45 - 11:05

MEL

BKI

30h 20m

2 stops

23:25 - 08:30

BKI

MEL

30h 05m

2 stops

$751Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb

07:45 - 11:05

MEL

BKI

30h 20m

2 stops

17:50 - 08:30

BKI

MEL

35h 40m

3 stops

$757Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb

Scoot flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Scoot deals on Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets

Scoot

7 Mar

MEL22:35Melbourne

23h 25m

1 stop

BKI19:00Kota Kinabalu

11 Mar

BKI20:00Kota Kinabalu

12h 55m

1 stop

MEL11:55Melbourne

$464

Scoot

14 Mar

MEL13:10Melbourne

32h 50m

1 stop

BKI19:00Kota Kinabalu

21 Mar

BKI20:00Kota Kinabalu

12h 55m

1 stop

MEL11:55Melbourne

$465

Scoot

28 Feb

MEL13:10Melbourne

32h 50m

1 stop

BKI19:00Kota Kinabalu

9 Mar

BKI20:00Kota Kinabalu

22h 20m

1 stop

MEL21:20Melbourne

$563

China Eastern flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Our best China Eastern deals on Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets

China Eastern

14 Mar

MEL13:00Melbourne

38h 30m

2 stops

BKI00:30Kota Kinabalu

20 Mar

BKI01:30Kota Kinabalu

54h 30m

3 stops

MEL11:00Melbourne

$1,219

China Eastern

7 Mar

MEL13:00Melbourne

33h 45m

3 stops

BKI19:45Kota Kinabalu

10 Mar

BKI01:30Kota Kinabalu

30h 30m

3 stops

MEL11:00Melbourne

$1,228

China Eastern

14 Mar

MEL13:00Melbourne

38h 30m

3 stops

BKI00:30Kota Kinabalu

20 Mar

BKI01:30Kota Kinabalu

54h 30m

3 stops

MEL11:00Melbourne

$1,359

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

22:35-19:00

1 stop23h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/3

20:00-11:55

1 stop12h 55m

$464

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

13:10-19:00

1 stop32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 21/3

20:00-11:55

1 stop12h 55m

$465

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

13:10-19:00

1 stop32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/3

20:00-21:20

1 stop22h 20m

$563

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

13:10-19:00

1 stop32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/3

06:00-23:35

3 stops38h 35m

$597

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

13:10-19:00

1 stop32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/3

09:10-23:35

2 stops35h 25m

$604

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

07:45-22:15

2 stops17h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/3

20:00-21:20

1 stop22h 20m

$648

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

13:10-01:20

2 stops15h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/3

06:00-23:35

3 stops38h 35m

$662

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

07:45-22:15

2 stops17h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 21/3

20:00-11:55

1 stop12h 55m

$667

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

07:45-11:05

2 stops30h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 26/2

23:25-08:30

2 stops30h 05m

$751

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

07:45-11:05

2 stops30h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 26/2

17:50-08:30

3 stops35h 40m

$757

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

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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 October, then departing from Melbourne during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $607.

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 $765 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 $580 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	13h 15m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu takes 13h 15m

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 13h 15m.
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?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu Airport is 3 as of January 2026.
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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Scoot	PriceFrom $400	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 316 reviews	Search Scoot flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	PriceFrom $594	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $676	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 290 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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