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RM 709 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu departing on 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu (MEL-BKI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu.
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21:30 - 19:25MEL-BKI
23h 55m1 stop
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13:40 - 04:40BKI-MEL
13h 00m1 stop
RM 1,529
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Sun, 18 May - Tue, 20 May
Scoot Logo
21:30 - 11:15MEL-BKI
15h 45m1 stop
Scoot Logo
20:25 - 11:45BKI-MEL
13h 20m1 stop
RM 1,573Scoot
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Sat, 17 May - Wed, 21 May
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21:30 - 21:25MEL-BKI
25h 55m2 stops
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23:25 - 11:45BKI-MEL
34h 20m2 stops
RM 1,630
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Sun, 18 May - Tue, 20 May
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21:30 - 10:45MEL-BKI
15h 15m2 stops
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13:40 - 04:40BKI-MEL
13h 00m1 stop
RM 1,661
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Sun, 18 May - Tue, 20 May
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13:00 - 19:55MEL-BKI
32h 55m3 stops
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22:40 - 20:20BKI-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
RM 1,767
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Wed, 11 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
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13:00 - 19:55MEL-BKI
32h 55m3 stops
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06:00 - 05:30BKI-MEL
45h 30m2 stops
RM 1,776
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Wed, 11 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
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07:00 - 21:30MEL-BKI
16h 30m2 stops
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07:00 - 22:45BKI-MEL
13h 45m1 stop
RM 3,102Batik Air
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Sat, 12 Jul - Sat, 19 Jul
China Eastern Logo
21:30 - 00:30MEL-BKI
29h 00m1 stop
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01:30 - 12:40BKI-MEL
33h 10m1 stop
RM 4,944China Eastern
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Sat, 12 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 02:30MEL-BKI
18h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
03:30 - 14:35BKI-MEL
33h 05m2 stops
RM 5,733China Southern
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Sat, 12 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul
China Southern Logo
09:00 - 18:20MEL-BKI
35h 20m2 stops
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03:30 - 14:35BKI-MEL
33h 05m2 stops
RM 8,011China Southern
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Sat, 12 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu is March, where tickets cost RM 2,133 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 3,552 and RM 2,997 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

RM 709
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (42% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu was RM 161 for a one-way ticket and RM 347 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    Melbourne and Kota Kinabalu are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Melbourne from Melbourne and will be arriving at Kota Kinabalu.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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