Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu - Compare and Book on Opodo

Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
48%Trains in Kota Kinabalu are 48% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$5.73
Kota Kinabalu$2.96
MealMid-priced restaurant
82%A meal in Kota Kinabalu is 82% cheaper than a meal in Melbourne.
Melbourne$30.58
Kota Kinabalu$5.55
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
23%A taxi fare in Kota Kinabalu is 23% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$3.82
Kota Kinabalu$2.96
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
47%Coffee in Kota Kinabalu is 47% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$7.80
Kota Kinabalu$4.13
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 2.71 MYR
1 MYR = 0.37 AUD
Last checked on Fri, 5/12
Distance: 15827 kms
Melbourne airports
Kota Kinabalu airports
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
Is Kota Kinabalu expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Kota Kinabalu costs an average of 2.96 AUD, 23% cheaper than Melbourne, with a fare of 3.82 AUD,
while train tickets costs 48% less in Kota Kinabalu: 2.96 AUD against 5.73 AUD in Melbourne.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.55 AUD in Kota Kinabalu, 82% less than the 30.58 AUD in Melbourne.
The price of the coffee is around 47% cheaper in Kota Kinabalu, with an average of 4.13 AUD, while in Melbourne the coffee costs 7.80 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Malaysia may apply when travelling from Melbourne. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Kota Kinabalu compared to Melbourne?
While in Melbourne the temperatures can reach an average of 32.42 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Kota Kinabalu's temperatures can go up to 34.57 ºC during the hot season, with 9 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 22.41 ºC in Kota Kinabalu, compared to the 7.82 ºC average degrees reported in Melbourne. During the winter period, Melbourne can register 9 mm precipitation, while Kota Kinabalu have an average of 3 mm rain level.

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