Statistics on Melbourne-Kota Kinabalu flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne airport is $ 600 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 471 (in may) and $ 858 (in january), which is a saving of $ 129 or a surplus of $ 258 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $482 to $536 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kota Kinabalu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Kota Kinabalu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 23378 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 471, saving $ 129 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 600). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 858).
Flight Melbourne-Kota Kinabalu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 717 | $ 858 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 530 | $ 609 | fair price |
| March | $ 433 | $ 490 | good price |
| April | $ 517 | $ 593 | good price |
| May | $ 401 | $ 471 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 461 | $ 537 | good price |
| July | $ 489 | $ 591 | good price |
| August | $ 401 | $ 482 | good price |
| September | $ 490 | $ 649 | fair price |
| October | $ 420 | $ 552 | good price |
| November | $ 441 | $ 531 | good price |
| December | $ 692 | $ 834 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu range from $214 to $1124. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $215 to $268), 1% at the maximum price (from $1071 to $1124). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $482 to $536 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Kota Kinabalu flight
There are 5 companies that serve Melbourne from Kota Kinabalu airport: Airasia X, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, Jetstar and Royal Brunei Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 23378 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (57% of the time) on the Melbourne->Kota Kinabalu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Kota Kinabalu flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $19. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $25.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $23. Conversely, departing from Kota Kinabalu on a saturday may cost you an additional $32.
Top prices Melbourne-Kota Kinabalu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Kota Kinabalu | 02-05 to 09-05-2024 | $ 355 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kota Kinabalu | 09-06 to 14-06-2024 | $ 364 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Kota Kinabalu | 05-08 to 15-08-2024 | $ 352 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kota Kinabalu | 07-08 to 28-08-2024 | $ 374 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kota Kinabalu | 10-08 to 20-08-2024 | $ 402 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kota Kinabalu | 07-09 to 17-09-2024 | $ 387 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kota Kinabalu | 17-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 386 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kota Kinabalu | 02-11 to 09-11-2024 | $ 332 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kota Kinabalu | 05-02 to 13-02-2025 | $ 341 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kota Kinabalu | 12-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 286 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Kota Kinabalu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Kota Kinabalu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 558 $, which is a saving of 42 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (155 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 757 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 827), 1 to 2 months ($ 835), 6 to 7 months ($ 761), 10 to 11 months ($ 839), 11 to 12 months ($ 840) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 544 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 596), 2 to 3 months ($ 594), 3 to 4 months ($ 585), 6 to 7 months ($ 602), 8 to 9 months ($ 593) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 451 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 479), 3 to 4 months ($ 489), 4 to 5 months ($ 489), 5 to 6 months ($ 484), 6 to 7 months ($ 480), 7 to 8 months ($ 460) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 539 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 546), 3 to 4 months ($ 542) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 432 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 453) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 476 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 501), 2 to 3 months ($ 513), 3 to 4 months ($ 500), 5 to 6 months ($ 500), 9 to 10 months ($ 523) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 532 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 543), 2 to 3 months ($ 551), 5 to 6 months ($ 542) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 382 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 448), 2 to 3 months ($ 462), 4 to 5 months ($ 449), 6 to 7 months ($ 459), 7 to 8 months ($ 480) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 496 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 628), 2 to 3 months ($ 552), 4 to 5 months ($ 505), 5 to 6 months ($ 509), 6 to 7 months ($ 565), 7 to 8 months ($ 551), 8 to 9 months ($ 599) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 394 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 498), 2 to 3 months ($ 438), 3 to 4 months ($ 399), 6 to 7 months ($ 500), 7 to 8 months ($ 429) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 443 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 531), 2 to 3 months ($ 496), 3 to 4 months ($ 462), 4 to 5 months ($ 470), 6 to 7 months ($ 475), 7 to 8 months ($ 500), 8 to 9 months ($ 477) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 682 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 785), 5 to 6 months ($ 767), 6 to 7 months ($ 783), 9 to 10 months ($ 773) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Kota Kinabalu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $11 more.
Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 451 $355 to $535 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 458 $364 to $519 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 587 $493 to $636 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 403 $352 to $483 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 468 $387 to $580 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 443 $386 to $498 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 387 $332 to $415 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 692 $454 to $943 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 691 $599 to $865 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 341 $341 to $341 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 286 $286 to $286 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Kota Kinabalu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!