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, Scoot and Malaysia Airlines 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 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Kota Kinabalu. Keep in mind that there are 4 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 4 as of December 2025.

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.

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21:30 - 19:10

MEL

BKI

23h 40m1 stop

12:15 - 11:45

BKI

MEL

21h 30m1 stop

$521Scoot

Sun, 24 May - Sun, 7 Jun

22:35 - 11:05

MEL

BKI

15h 30m1 stop

23:25 - 04:55

BKI

MEL

50h 30m2 stops

$647Multiple Airlines

Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

22:05 - 11:05

MEL

BKI

16h 00m1 stop

20:00 - 23:35

BKI

MEL

48h 35m2 stops

$677Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

01:00 - 18:30

MEL

BKI

20h 30m2 stops

20:00 - 23:35

BKI

MEL

24h 35m2 stops

$754Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

22:35 - 11:05

MEL

BKI

15h 30m1 stop

20:00 - 21:20

BKI

MEL

22h 20m1 stop

$761Scoot

Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

01:00 - 18:30

MEL

BKI

20h 30m2 stops

20:00 - 05:40

BKI

MEL

30h 40m2 stops

$778Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

13:10 - 11:05

MEL

BKI

24h 55m1 stop

20:00 - 21:20

BKI

MEL

22h 20m1 stop

$785Scoot

Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

21:30 - 19:10

MEL

BKI

23h 40m1 stop

10:00 - 05:00

BKI

MEL

17h 00m2 stops

$806Multiple Airlines

Sun, 24 May - Sun, 7 Jun

01:00 - 18:30

MEL

BKI

20h 30m2 stops

06:00 - 05:00

BKI

MEL

20h 00m2 stops

$898Multiple Airlines

Sun, 11 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan

01:00 - 18:30

MEL

BKI

20h 30m2 stops

06:00 - 23:45

BKI

MEL

14h 45m1 stop

$904Multiple Airlines

Sun, 11 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan

Scoot flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Scoot deals on Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets

Scoot

24 May

MEL21:30Melbourne

23h 40m

1 stop

BKI19:10Kota Kinabalu

7 June

BKI12:15Kota Kinabalu

21h 30m

1 stop

MEL11:45Melbourne

$521

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Scoot

26 Jan

MEL22:35Melbourne

15h 30m

1 stop

BKI11:05Kota Kinabalu

2 Feb

BKI20:00Kota Kinabalu

22h 20m

1 stop

MEL21:20Melbourne

$761

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Scoot

25 Jan

MEL13:10Melbourne

24h 55m

1 stop

BKI11:05Kota Kinabalu

1 Feb

BKI20:00Kota Kinabalu

22h 20m

1 stop

MEL21:20Melbourne

$785

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Batik Air flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Batik Air deals on Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets

Batik Air

24 May

MEL07:00Melbourne

33h 30m

2 stops

BKI14:30Kota Kinabalu

7 June

BKI07:00Kota Kinabalu

43h 40m

2 stops

MEL04:40Melbourne

$982

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Batik Air

25 Jan

MEL07:45Melbourne

29h 15m

2 stops

BKI10:00Kota Kinabalu

1 Feb

BKI16:30Kota Kinabalu

34h 10m

2 stops

MEL05:40Melbourne

$1,078

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Batik Air

8 Mar

MEL07:45Melbourne

17h 30m

2 stops

BKI22:15Kota Kinabalu

9 Mar

BKI07:00Kota Kinabalu

19h 40m

2 stops

MEL05:40Melbourne

$1,136

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MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

21:30-19:10

1 stop23h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/6

12:15-11:45

1 stop21h 30m

$521

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

22:35-11:05

1 stop15h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/2

23:25-04:55

2 stops50h 30m

$647

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

22:05-11:05

1 stop16h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/2

20:00-23:35

2 stops48h 35m

$677

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

01:00-18:30

2 stops20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/2

20:00-23:35

2 stops24h 35m

$754

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

22:35-11:05

1 stop15h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/2

20:00-21:20

1 stop22h 20m

$761

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

01:00-18:30

2 stops20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/2

20:00-05:40

2 stops30h 40m

$778

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

13:10-11:05

1 stop24h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/2

20:00-21:20

1 stop22h 20m

$785

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

21:30-19:10

1 stop23h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/6

10:00-05:00

2 stops17h 00m

$806

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

01:00-18:30

2 stops20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 19/1

06:00-05:00

2 stops20h 00m

$898

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

01:00-18:30

2 stops20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 19/1

06:00-23:45

1 stop14h 45m

$904

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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 November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $638.

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 $767. The most expensive day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $949.

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 $787. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,259. 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 $814 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 $609 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu takes 15h 30m

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 15h 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?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu Airport is 4 as of December 2025.
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 $422	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 311 reviews	Search Scoot flights
Batik Air	PriceFrom $523	Free cancellation	Rating 5.8 76 reviews	Search Batik Air flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	PriceFrom $624	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $700	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 282 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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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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