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$1,004+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Return from

$1,004

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,218
4/3-1/4
  • 4/3-1/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 35m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($354 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($110 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Tue 4/322:40AKL - BKI
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/413:40BKI - AKL
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,004
Tue 4/322:10AKL - BKI
1 stop24h 50mChina Southern
Tue 1/419:20BKI - AKL
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 21/2$1,196
Wed 5/313:50AKL - BKI
1 stop16h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 31/322:20BKI - AKL
1 stop33h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,557
Fri 28/207:35AKL - BKI
2 stops45h 55mChina Eastern
Thu 27/301:30BKI - AKL
1 stop34h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/2$2,006
Sun 2/315:15AKL - BKI
1 stop31h 15mSingapore Airlines
Wed 26/320:05BKI - AKL
1 stop14h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,175
Mon 3/307:00AKL - BKI
2 stops45h 30mAsiana Airlines
Tue 25/300:40BKI - AKL
2 stops33h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,644

Best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights to Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Kota Kinabalu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu takes 24 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu are China Southern and Malaysia Airlines.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. 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 Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines and China Southern to Kota Kinabalu. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Booking a flight to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is your only option if you intend on flying to Kota Kinabalu. It is only a 5.8 km journey from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

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