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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu from $286

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Scoot Logo
13:00 - 11:15
MEL
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BKI
24h 15m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
20:30 - 20:15
BKI
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MEL
21h 45m
1 stop
$514Scoot
Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
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13:00 - 19:45
MEL
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BKI
32h 45m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
20:30 - 11:45
BKI
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MEL
13h 15m
1 stop
$557Scoot
Thu, 14 May - Wed, 27 May
Scoot Logo
13:00 - 19:45
MEL
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BKI
32h 45m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
12:15 - 20:15
BKI
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MEL
30h 00m
1 stop
$558Scoot
Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
12:30 - 20:15
MEL
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BKI
9h 45m
1 stop
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
21:05 - 05:30
BKI
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MEL
30h 25m
1 stop
$676Royal Brunei Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May
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12:00 - 08:50
MEL
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BKI
22h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 - 07:00
BKI
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MEL
17h 40m
2 stops
$725Multiple Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
12:30 - 19:05
MEL
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BKI
8h 35m
1 stop
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
17:10 - 05:30
BKI
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MEL
10h 20m
1 stop
$746Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat, 18 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 11:15
MEL
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BKI
15h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 23:15
BKI
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MEL
28h 00m
1 stop
$753Multiple Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Tue, 26 May
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13:00 - 19:45
MEL
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BKI
32h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:50 - 11:45
BKI
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MEL
34h 55m
2 stops
$755Multiple Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Wed, 27 May
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13:00 - 19:45
MEL
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BKI
32h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:50 - 20:15
BKI
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MEL
43h 25m
3 stops
$758Multiple Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Wed, 27 May
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13:00 - 11:15
MEL
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BKI
24h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 - 07:00
BKI
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MEL
16h 45m
2 stops
$789Multiple Airlines
Sat, 18 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

Royal Brunei Airlines flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Royal Brunei Airlines deals on Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Royal Brunei Airlines
5 May
MEL12:30Melbourne
9h 45m
1 stop
BKI20:15Kota Kinabalu
12 May
BKI21:05Kota Kinabalu
30h 25m
1 stop
MEL05:30Melbourne
$676
Royal Brunei Airlines
18 Apr
MEL12:30Melbourne
8h 35m
1 stop
BKI19:05Kota Kinabalu
25 Apr
BKI17:10Kota Kinabalu
10h 20m
1 stop
MEL05:30Melbourne
$746
Royal Brunei Airlines
31 Mar
MEL13:30Melbourne
9h 45m
1 stop
BKI20:15Kota Kinabalu
23 Apr
BKI16:35Kota Kinabalu
10h 55m
1 stop
MEL05:30Melbourne
$1,064

Malaysia Airlines flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Malaysia Airlines deals on Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Malaysia Airlines
10 June
MEL07:45Melbourne
16h 20m
1 stop
BKI22:05Kota Kinabalu
18 June
BKI10:10Kota Kinabalu
18h 05m
1 stop
MEL06:15Melbourne
$852
Malaysia Airlines
11 June
MEL07:45Melbourne
12h 35m
1 stop
BKI18:20Kota Kinabalu
18 June
BKI17:45Kota Kinabalu
12h 35m
1 stop
MEL08:20Melbourne
$881
Malaysia Airlines
10 June
MEL07:45Melbourne
18h 55m
1 stop
BKI00:40Kota Kinabalu
13 June
BKI22:20Kota Kinabalu
29h 55m
1 stop
MEL06:15Melbourne
$883

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MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

13:00-11:15

1 stop24h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 15/6

20:30-20:15

1 stop21h 45m

$514

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

13:00-19:45

1 stop32h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 27/5

20:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

$557

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

13:00-19:45

1 stop32h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 11/6

12:15-20:15

1 stop30h 00m

$558

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

12:30-20:15

1 stop9h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 12/5

21:05-05:30

1 stop30h 25m

$676

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

12:00-08:50

1 stop22h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 12/5

11:20-07:00

2 stops17h 40m

$725
Fastest return journey

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 18/4

12:30-19:05

1 stop8h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 25/4

17:10-05:30

1 stop10h 20m

$746

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

21:30-11:15

1 stop15h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 26/5

17:15-23:15

1 stop28h 00m

$753

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

13:00-19:45

1 stop32h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 27/5

22:50-11:45

2 stops34h 55m

$755

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

13:00-19:45

1 stop32h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 27/5

22:50-20:15

3 stops43h 25m

$758

MelbourneKota Kinabalu

MEL - BKI

MELBKI

Melbourne

Sat 18/4

13:00-11:15

1 stop24h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 25/4

12:15-07:00

2 stops16h 45m

$789

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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 $605.

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 $777 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 $528 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

15h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu takes 15h 45m
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 45m.

  • 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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Free cancellation
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ScootPriceFrom $399Free cancellationRating
6.7
322 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom $588Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $674Free cancellationRating
7.3
297 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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