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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu from $261

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22:05 - 11:05MEL-BKI
16h 00m1 stop
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20:00 - 20:50BKI-MEL
21h 50m1 stop
$469Scoot
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Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
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22:05 - 11:05MEL-BKI
16h 00m1 stop
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07:05 - 20:50BKI-MEL
34h 45m2 stops
$608Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
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01:30 - 19:00MEL-BKI
20h 30m2 stops
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08:45 - 07:25BKI-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
$634Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
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01:30 - 19:00MEL-BKI
20h 30m2 stops
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07:05 - 20:50BKI-MEL
34h 45m2 stops
$648Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
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00:30 - 17:05MEL-BKI
19h 35m1 stop
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22:00 - 09:25BKI-MEL
32h 25m1 stop
$924Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, 1 Mar - Fri, 6 Mar
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00:45 - 00:30MEL-BKI
26h 45m1 stop
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01:30 - 12:30BKI-MEL
32h 00m1 stop
$986Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 3 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
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08:40 - 00:30MEL-BKI
18h 50m1 stop
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01:30 - 23:00BKI-MEL
18h 30m1 stop
$999Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 2 Mar - Thu, 5 Mar
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00:30 - 12:15MEL-BKI
14h 45m1 stop
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13:00 - 09:25BKI-MEL
17h 25m1 stop
$1,125Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, 30 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
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22:30 - 00:30MEL-BKI
29h 00m1 stop
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01:30 - 10:00BKI-MEL
29h 30m1 stop
$1,148China Eastern
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Tue, 2 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
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00:35 - 11:05MEL-BKI
13h 30m1 stop
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14:40 - 08:15BKI-MEL
14h 35m2 stops
$1,655Singapore 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
1 Mar
MEL00:30Melbourne
19h 35m
1 stop
BKI17:05Kota Kinabalu
6 Mar
BKI22:00Kota Kinabalu
32h 25m
1 stop
MEL09:25Melbourne
$924
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Malaysia Airlines
30 Nov
MEL00:30Melbourne
14h 45m
1 stop
BKI12:15Kota Kinabalu
8 Dec
BKI13:00Kota Kinabalu
17h 25m
1 stop
MEL09:25Melbourne
$1,125
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Malaysia Airlines
1 Mar
MEL00:30Melbourne
22h 40m
1 stop
BKI20:10Kota Kinabalu
6 Mar
BKI20:50Kota Kinabalu
33h 35m
1 stop
MEL09:25Melbourne
$1,186
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Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
3 Mar
MEL00:45Melbourne
26h 45m
1 stop
BKI00:30Kota Kinabalu
9 Mar
BKI01:30Kota Kinabalu
32h 00m
1 stop
MEL12:30Melbourne
$986
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Cathay Pacific
2 Mar
MEL08:40Melbourne
18h 50m
1 stop
BKI00:30Kota Kinabalu
5 Mar
BKI01:30Kota Kinabalu
18h 30m
1 stop
MEL23:00Melbourne
$999
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Cathay Pacific
1 Mar
MEL00:45Melbourne
26h 45m
1 stop
BKI00:30Kota Kinabalu
5 Mar
BKI01:30Kota Kinabalu
18h 30m
1 stop
MEL23:00Melbourne
$1,184
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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 4 November 2025.
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MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

22:05-11:05

1 stop16h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/3

20:00-20:50

1 stop21h 50m

$469

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

22:05-11:05

1 stop16h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/3

07:05-20:50

2 stops34h 45m

$608

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

01:30-19:00

2 stops20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/3

08:45-07:25

1 stop19h 40m

$634

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

01:30-19:00

2 stops20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/3

07:05-20:50

2 stops34h 45m

$648

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

00:30-17:05

1 stop19h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/3

22:00-09:25

1 stop32h 25m

$924

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

00:45-00:30

1 stop26h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/3

01:30-12:30

1 stop32h 00m

$986

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

08:40-00:30

1 stop18h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/3

01:30-23:00

1 stop18h 30m

$999

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

00:30-12:15

1 stop14h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/12

13:00-09:25

1 stop17h 25m

$1,125

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 2/12

22:30-00:30

1 stop29h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/12

01:30-10:00

1 stop29h 30m

$1,148

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

00:35-11:05

1 stop13h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/3

14:40-08:15

2 stops14h 35m

$1,655

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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 August, then departing from Melbourne during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $730.

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 $850 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 $691 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 13h 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 $431Free cancellationRating
6.7
309 reviews
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Batik AirPriceFrom $533Free cancellationRating
5.8
74 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom $637Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $713Free cancellationRating
7.3
278 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,007Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,391 reviews
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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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