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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport from $538

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MEL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$546

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$765
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 20/3-26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 35m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 12/408:00BKI - MEL
1 stop12h 45mBatik Air
Wed 23/405:15MEL - BKI
1 stop13h 45mBatik Air
Deal found 21/2$538
Thu 20/313:45BKI - MEL
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/306:15MEL - BKI
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$546
Wed 19/311:55BKI - MEL
1 stop18h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 27/315:10MEL - BKI
1 stop12h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,132
Tue 4/301:30BKI - MEL
1 stop33h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 17/322:30MEL - BKI
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$1,134
Sat 22/317:10BKI - MEL
1 stop8h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Fri 28/313:30MEL - BKI
1 stop9h 45mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,333
Thu 16/1012:05BKI - MEL
1 stop14h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 21/1000:35MEL - BKI
1 stop21h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,436
Wed 19/319:05BKI - MEL
1 stop35h 40mChina Southern
Fri 28/311:25MEL - BKI
1 stop33h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2$1,754

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Kota Kinabalu

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/3

13:45-04:55

1 stop12h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

06:15-20:40

1 stop17h 25m

$546

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/4

11:20-03:15

1 stop13h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 12/4

00:30-17:00

1 stop18h 30m

$580

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/3

11:55-09:25

1 stop18h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 30/3

14:25-00:40

1 stop13h 15m

$1,132

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 4/3

01:30-14:05

1 stop33h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

22:30-00:30

1 stop29h 00m

$1,134

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 22/3

17:10-05:00

1 stop8h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 28/3

13:30-20:15

1 stop9h 45m

$1,333

Kota KinabaluMelbourne

BKI - MEL

BKIMEL

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/3

19:05-09:45

1 stop35h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 28/3

11:25-18:00

1 stop33h 35m

$1,754

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Travel insights for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
7.0
Good
126 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Batik Air
6.0
Okay
69 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,June 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne, you will be flying from Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is just 5.8 km from the centre of the city. Kota Kinabalu is the only Kota Kinabalu airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 0 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Kota Kinabalu on a regular basis.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $580. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Malaysia Airlines, from $1,132, and China Eastern, from $1,134. Batik Air is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne?

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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