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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Kuching from $500

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — KCH
10 Jan — 17 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Kuching

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Kuching (KCH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 January 2025.

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$500

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$978
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 12/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Kuching
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kuching
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Kuching. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 January 2025.

Wed 12/213:35MEL - KCH
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/212:40KCH - MEL
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$500
Thu 13/201:30MEL - KCH
1 stop12h 05mBatik Air
Sun 2/311:15KCH - MEL
1 stop14h 00mBatik Air
Deal found 4/1$683
Fri 11/413:00MEL - KCH
1 stop21h 10mScoot
Fri 2/520:10KCH - MEL
1 stop22h 05mScoot
Deal found 3/1$1,052
Fri 18/413:25MEL - KCH
1 stop11h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 9/518:00KCH - MEL
1 stop12h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,182
Fri 11/408:00MEL - KCH
2 stops27h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 2/516:20KCH - MEL
2 stops36h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,536

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MelbourneKuching

MEL - KCH

MELKCH

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

13:35-21:30

1 stop10h 55m

Kuching

Fri 28/2

12:40-23:45

1 stop32h 05m

$500

MelbourneKuching

MEL - KCH

MELKCH

Melbourne

Fri 11/4

21:30-08:10

1 stop12h 40m

Kuching

Fri 2/5

20:10-11:45

1 stop13h 35m

$555

MelbourneKuching

MEL - KCH

MELKCH

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

01:30-10:35

1 stop12h 05m

Kuching

Sun 2/3

11:15-04:15

1 stop14h 00m

$683

MelbourneKuching

MEL - KCH

MELKCH

Melbourne

Fri 18/4

13:25-23:05

1 stop11h 40m

Kuching

Fri 9/5

18:00-08:10

1 stop12h 10m

$1,182

MelbourneKuching

MEL - KCH

MELKCH

Melbourne

Fri 11/4

08:00-15:35

2 stops33h 35m

Kuching

Fri 2/5

06:50-05:00

2 stops20h 10m

$1,542

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Kuching

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Kuching

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Kuching including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Kuching?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Kuching. Price data was last updated on 3 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Kuching is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to KCH?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Kuching. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Kuching in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Kuching by month

Plan your trip to Kuching by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kuching ranges from 190.0 - 570.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 570.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Kuching when rainfall is around 190.0 mm.

Temperature in Kuching by month

Plan your trip to Kuching by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kuching, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuching

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuching. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kuching. Reviews last updated 5 January 2025.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
278 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
278 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
278 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
928 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
278 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Scoot
6.7
Okay
297 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
278 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Batik Air
6.0
Okay
70 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
278 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Kuching. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kuching from Melbourne?

    Kuching (KCH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Kuching. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kuching from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Kuching airport from Melbourne. It is only a 7.4 km journey from Kuching (KCH) to Kuching’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Kuching round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Kuching is Scoot. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $555 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines, starting at $683 and $1,182 round-trip. Users have found that Scoot is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Kuching that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Kuching flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Kuching?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Kuching.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Kuching?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Kuching by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kuching

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Kuching. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$449Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$797Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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