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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Kuching from $502

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — KCH
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
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 (MEL) 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 30 January 2025.

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$502

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October

Average price

$943
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 9/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Kuching
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($162 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 January 2025.

Sun 9/322:35MEL - KCH
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/319:30KCH - MEL
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$502
Sat 8/301:30MEL - KCH
1 stop12h 05mBatik Air
Wed 19/319:30KCH - MEL
1 stop25h 15mBatik Air
Deal found 29/1$517
Wed 10/913:00MEL - KCH
1 stop10h 25mScoot
Thu 9/1022:10KCH - MEL
1 stop20h 05mScoot
Deal found 29/1$651
Sat 8/300:30MEL - KCH
2 stops16h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 19/316:35KCH - MEL
2 stops25h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 29/1$1,324
Fri 11/408:00MEL - KCH
2 stops27h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 2/505:40KCH - MEL
2 stops46h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 29/1$1,558

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MelbourneKuching

MEL - KCH

MELKCH

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

22:35-21:30

1 stop25h 55m

Kuching

Wed 19/3

19:30-23:45

1 stop25h 15m

$502

MelbourneKuching

MEL - KCH

MELKCH

Melbourne

Sat 8/3

01:30-10:35

1 stop12h 05m

Kuching

Wed 19/3

19:30-23:45

1 stop25h 15m

$517

MelbourneKuching

MEL - KCH

MELKCH

Melbourne

Sat 8/3

00:30-14:15

2 stops16h 45m

Kuching

Wed 19/3

16:35-20:45

2 stops25h 10m

$1,324

MelbourneKuching

MEL - KCH

MELKCH

Melbourne

Fri 11/4

08:00-09:10

2 stops27h 10m

Kuching

Fri 2/5

05:40-06:30

2 stops46h 50m

$1,558

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Deals found on 29/1

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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 Airport 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 24 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Kuching may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 30 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport 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 30 January 2025.
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
905 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Richard,Nov 2024

BKK - MNL

Philippine Airlines' website cannot check in and line up for check in in the airport counter took over 2 hours😢

Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
905 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Richard,Nov 2024

BKK - MNL

Philippine Airlines' website cannot check in and line up for check in in the airport counter took over 2 hours😢

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
274 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Richard,Nov 2024

BKK - MNL

Philippine Airlines' website cannot check in and line up for check in in the airport counter took over 2 hours😢

Batik Air
6.0
Okay
70 reviews
Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Richard,Nov 2024

BKK - MNL

Philippine Airlines' website cannot check in and line up for check in in the airport counter took over 2 hours😢

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?

    If you book a flight to Kuching from Melbourne, you will be flying to Kuching, which is the city’s only airport. Kuching (KCH) is located 7.4 km from the centre of Kuching. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Kuching per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Batik Air ($517), Malaysia Airlines ($1,324), and Philippine Airlines ($1,558) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Kuching. Batik Air is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kuching

Discover the top 4 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 30 January 2025.
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ScootCheapest$460Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapest$544Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$738Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$858Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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