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Cheapest return fare
$568
Typical prices: $591-$816
Scoot
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MEL - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$351
Typical prices: $468-$654
Scoot
Fri 31/7
MEL - BKI • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $568 (return)
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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Cheapest • Avg $714 (return)
Shortest trip • 9h 29m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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22:35 - 19:00
MEL
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BKI
23h 25m
1 stop
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20:00 - 21:20
BKI
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MEL
22h 20m
1 stop
$568Scoot
Fri, 4 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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13:00 - 19:45
MEL
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BKI
32h 45m
1 stop
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20:30 - 11:45
BKI
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MEL
13h 15m
1 stop
$642Scoot
Fri, 7 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
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13:00 - 11:15
MEL
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BKI
24h 15m
1 stop
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19:45 - 11:45
BKI
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MEL
14h 00m
1 stop
$647Scoot
Fri, 21 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
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13:00 - 19:45
MEL
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BKI
32h 45m
1 stop
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20:45 - 20:20
BKI
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MEL
21h 35m
1 stop
$682Scoot
Sat, 28 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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22:35 - 19:00
MEL
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BKI
23h 25m
1 stop
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20:00 - 21:20
BKI
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MEL
22h 20m
1 stop
$709Scoot
Thu, 8 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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13:30 - 19:40
MEL
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BKI
9h 10m
1 stop
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
08:50 - 06:30
BKI
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MEL
18h 40m
1 stop
$725Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat, 3 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
12:30 - 19:15
MEL
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BKI
8h 45m
1 stop
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
21:00 - 06:30
BKI
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MEL
30h 30m
1 stop
$749Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri, 7 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
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13:00 - 19:45
MEL
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BKI
32h 45m
1 stop
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10:20 - 11:45
BKI
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MEL
23h 25m
2 stops
$753Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
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13:00 - 19:45
MEL
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BKI
32h 45m
1 stop
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01:45 - 11:45
BKI
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MEL
32h 00m
2 stops
$763Multiple Airlines
Fri, 21 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
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13:00 - 19:45
MEL
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BKI
32h 45m
1 stop
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21:15 - 20:20
BKI
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MEL
45h 05m
3 stops
$773Multiple Airlines
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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.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $838 and $1,182 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $568 on Scoot (9 Nov–18 Nov).

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 November, where tickets cost $621 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,204 and $1,180 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 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$351
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (37% more expensive on average)
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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.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kota Kinabalu was $351 for a one-way ticket and $568 for a return.

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

    When flying out of Melbourne you will be using Melbourne. You will be landing at Kota Kinabalu, also known as 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?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Airlines or Royal Brunei Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu are Malaysia Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines. With an average price for the route of $903 and an overall rating of 7.3, Malaysia Airlines is the most popular choice. Royal Brunei Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $816 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Malaysia AirlinesOverall score based on 314 reviews
7.5Boarding
8.1Crew
7.0Food
6.7Entertainment
7.4Comfort
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The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

10.0 ExcellentVip, Feb 2026
LGK - KUL
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The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

I had purchased extra leg room for all legs of the flight but due to a delay in leaving Perth I was put on another flight but with Emirates. My luggage was initially lost but later found and my suitcase was broken. I ended up losing my upgrades

The business class seats were above average spaced, allowing for a truly full bed experience. Ot would be good if RB joins an international alliance for increased preference by travellers

The flight was on-time and we landed safely! But - toilets were tiny The seats were thin and very uncomfortable My seat rest wouldn’t tilt back so massive back ache after a while - the button had been removed. Seat back pocket was ripped Food was inedible- we’d ordered asian vegetarian - shockingly bad. The interior fit out was like the plane was 40 hard years yet it was a 787. No wifi.. no exterior cameras like Emirates.

Poor selection of movies and entertainment options. Disappointing food options in business.

Either the PA system of Brunei International Airport is of poor quality, or the staff making the announcement was not clear is reading the announcement. The staff at the gate also did not further announce to the passengers with regards to the rows for boarding. On board, the crew was of little to nil help. The only times they were around were during takeoff, "distributing" food and landing. And even during those times they were just there to get "their" job done with little to nil interest to "serve" the customers/passengers. They did not request the passenger in front of us to put his seat up during takeoff, they did not request the passengers to put their seat up during mealtime. The capability of the crew has dropped significantly in comparison to the old times. The crew is in need of better training.

Crew, friendly On board services: terrible: no movies, no screen, no entertainment over wifi, no free water. Totsl Entrapment

Uncoordinated boarding, seat comfort is terrible, even toilet is so small that overweight people wouldn't fit in. Baggage scam with additional fees. Stay away from this airline.

WiFi didn’t work on both sectors so made killing time harder - planes clean modern and good flight crew - would do again if WiFi works

We had 2 attempts to land at Singapore Changing during a thunderstorm. Everything was delayed by 1 hour plus.

Boarding was not accordingly after front seat, bmf then back seat. This delayed for at least 40mins or more. The staff at Jakarta can do better. Is chaos at the entry to board the plane. This tarnished Scoot reputation when everyone was talking about it.

We flew on the 787 Dreamliner direct to main gate at KLIA2, quick entry via eGate and on the train 41mins after touchdown. Go well SCOOT

Was on scoot plus. The only good thing about the flight was the spacious seats. Tables and armrests were extremely dirty Food: bad Entertainment: non existent Wifi: unable to connect, then was painfully slow that we couldn’t even send messages Good thing we had a night flight, so we just slept throughout.

no charging point. food offering is limited and very much on the budget line. Overall is not satisfying for such a price and duration of flight.

It would have been nice if I could have actually travelled to Perth. I injured my back and was unable to fly. Scoot refused to change my ticket saying it was not flexible. However I purchased the ticket through MyTrip and it was flexible. MyTrip wanted to charge me an extra $271 to change to a ticket that was only listed as $217. Never again will I fly Scoot or book through MyTrip

Me and my Partner were in seats 6A and 6B. (Which we paid a premium for). Unfortunately the person is seat 6C was large and because of his size my Partner was squashed to the point of discomfort and unable to sit properly. We requested to be moved to some empty seats and two hours into the flight the crew moved us. Perhaps it’s time airlines began checking passenger sizes to ensure they don’t encroach into fellow passengers seating space!

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Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.