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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Kendari flights are currently cheapest in August.

Melbourne to Kendari: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne to Kendari below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kendari.

Melbourne to Kendari: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 17,084
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Kendari: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Kendari is ج.م.‏ 85,082. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Kendari. But we found flights with one stop from ج.م.‏ 85,082.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Kendari.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Kendari is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Kendari Airport on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Kendari Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kendari but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kendari is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Kendari is BatikAir Malaysia .

Travelling from Melbourne to Kendari Halu Oleo Airport (KDI): What you need to know

  • Kendari is three hours behind Melbourne. Kendari Halu Oleo Airport is located in Kendari, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to KDI.

  • During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to KDI even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).

  • MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Kendari Halu Oleo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • You can get to AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.

  • Unwind before your Melbourne to KDI flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.

  • Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights out of here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.

About Kendari Halu Oleo Airport (KDI)

  • Arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Kendari Halu Oleo Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay a short drive from KDI at Hotel Anawai.

Getting from Kendari Halu Oleo Airport (KDI) to central Kendari

  • Central Kendari is around 26 kilometres from Kendari Halu Oleo Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kendari Halu Oleo Airport (KDI)

  • At the moment, ج.م.‏ 17,084 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kendari Halu Oleo Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م.‏ 85,082. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to KDI. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Kendari Halu Oleo Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to KDI.

  • Uncover a great deal on a flight from Melbourne to Kendari Halu Oleo Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kendari Halu Oleo Airport (KDI)

  • November is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Kendari Halu Oleo Airport (KDI). Visit Kendari in April for a more low-key escape.

  • Before locking in your Melbourne to KDI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. November is the warmest month in Kendari, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Kendari Halu Oleo Airport in August if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 28ºC.

More about Kendari

  • Start your Kendari trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Kendari Halu Oleo Airport, check out our range of hotels including:

  • All great holidays should include some sightseeing. LAUT KENDARI, Lapulu Water Front Kendari and Mesjid Al-Mu'izz Kendari are must-do's during your Kendari adventure.

Explore more of Indonesia

  • Palopo is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored after you've seen Kendari. Around 274 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include PURA MANDIRA TAMAN SARI, Taman Masjid Agung Palopo and Masjid Islamic Centre.

  • If you want to check out another well-known destination in Indonesia, head for Watampone, roughly 241 kilometres west of Kendari. Zahra Aquarium, Masjid Nurul Ihsan Laccokkong and Bone Kilometre Zero are among its highlights.

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