Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu from $549

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22:30 - 19:25MEL-BKI
23h 55m1 stop
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17:55 - 21:15BKI-MEL
24h 20m1 stop
$649Scoot
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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
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22:30 - 19:25MEL-BKI
23h 55m1 stop
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12:15 - 12:45BKI-MEL
21h 30m1 stop
$663Scoot
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Tue, 14 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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22:30 - 19:25MEL-BKI
23h 55m1 stop
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17:55 - 21:15BKI-MEL
24h 20m1 stop
$665Scoot
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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
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13:30 - 20:30MEL-BKI
10h 00m1 stop
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21:20 - 06:30BKI-MEL
30h 10m1 stop
$666Royal Brunei Airlines
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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
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01:30 - 16:35MEL-BKI
18h 05m1 stop
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23:25 - 20:10BKI-MEL
17h 45m2 stops
Wed, 5 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
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01:30 - 17:30MEL-BKI
19h 00m2 stops
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23:25 - 20:10BKI-MEL
17h 45m2 stops
Wed, 5 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
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07:00 - 19:55MEL-BKI
15h 55m1 stop
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23:25 - 23:35BKI-MEL
21h 10m2 stops
Sat, 8 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
Malaysia Airlines Logo
00:30 - 14:15MEL-BKI
16h 45m1 stop
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16:20 - 07:15BKI-MEL
11h 55m1 stop
$816Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 13 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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00:30 - 10:45MEL-BKI
13h 15m1 stop
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19:05 - 07:15BKI-MEL
33h 10m1 stop
$980Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 11 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
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12:30 - 19:05MEL-BKI
8h 35m1 stop
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17:10 - 05:30BKI-MEL
10h 20m1 stop
$984Royal Brunei Airlines
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Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct

Scoot flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

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Scoot
12 Oct
MEL22:30Melbourne
23h 55m
1 stop
BKI19:25Kota Kinabalu
19 Oct
BKI17:55Kota Kinabalu
24h 20m
1 stop
MEL21:15Melbourne
Scoot
14 Oct
MEL22:30Melbourne
23h 55m
1 stop
BKI19:25Kota Kinabalu
21 Oct
BKI12:15Kota Kinabalu
21h 30m
1 stop
MEL12:45Melbourne
Scoot
12 Oct
MEL22:30Melbourne
23h 55m
1 stop
BKI19:25Kota Kinabalu
19 Oct
BKI17:55Kota Kinabalu
24h 20m
1 stop
MEL21:15Melbourne

Royal Brunei Airlines flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

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Royal Brunei Airlines
12 Oct
MEL13:30Melbourne
10h 00m
1 stop
BKI20:30Kota Kinabalu
19 Oct
BKI21:20Kota Kinabalu
30h 10m
1 stop
MEL06:30Melbourne
Royal Brunei Airlines
5 Sept
MEL12:30Melbourne
10h 25m
1 stop
BKI20:55Kota Kinabalu
12 Sept
BKI08:50Kota Kinabalu
18h 40m
1 stop
MEL05:30Melbourne
Royal Brunei Airlines
5 Sept
MEL12:30Melbourne
10h 25m
1 stop
BKI20:55Kota Kinabalu
12 Sept
BKI08:50Kota Kinabalu
18h 40m
1 stop
MEL05:30Melbourne

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MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

22:30-19:25

1 stop23h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 19/10

17:55-21:15

1 stop24h 20m

$649

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

22:30-19:25

1 stop23h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 21/10

12:15-12:45

1 stop21h 30m

$663

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

22:30-19:25

1 stop23h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 19/10

17:55-21:15

1 stop24h 20m

$665

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

13:30-20:30

1 stop10h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 19/10

21:20-06:30

1 stop30h 10m

$666

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

01:30-16:35

1 stop18h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/11

23:25-20:10

2 stops17h 45m

$694

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

01:30-17:30

2 stops19h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/11

23:25-20:10

2 stops17h 45m

$724

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 8/11

07:00-19:55

1 stop15h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/11

23:25-23:35

2 stops21h 10m

$726

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

00:30-14:15

1 stop16h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 21/10

16:20-07:15

1 stop11h 55m

$816

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

00:30-10:45

1 stop13h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 19/10

19:05-07:15

1 stop33h 10m

$980

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 27/9

12:30-19:05

1 stop8h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/10

17:10-05:30

1 stop10h 20m

$984

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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 August, then departing from Melbourne during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $735.

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 $781. The most expensive day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $966.

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 $801. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,282. 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 $854 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 $665 on momondo.

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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.
  • 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 8h 35m.

  • 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 $444Free cancellationRating
6.7
309 reviews
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Batik AirPriceFrom $552Free cancellationRating
5.9
73 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom $650Free cancellationRating
5.7
7 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $722Free cancellationRating
7.3
278 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,007Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,354 reviews
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