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$1,655+ 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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
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 20 January 2025.

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$1,655

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,683
31/1-6/2
  • 31/1-6/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 68h 50m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 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 20 January 2025.

Fri 31/122:10AKL - BKI
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/213:45BKI - AKL
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,655
Fri 31/111:40AKL - BKI
2 stops41h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 6/201:30BKI - AKL
2 stops40h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/1$2,055
Sat 1/210:00AKL - BKI
1 stop21h 30mChina Southern
Thu 6/219:05BKI - AKL
1 stop30h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 19/1$2,168
Wed 29/100:55AKL - BKI
1 stop15h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 7/218:45BKI - AKL
1 stop15h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/1$3,699

Find flights to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Locate flights to Kota Kinabalu that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 20 January 2025.

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AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/1

22:10-03:30

1 stop34h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/2

13:45-05:15

2 stops34h 30m

$1,655

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/1

11:40-00:30

2 stops41h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/2

01:30-23:00

2 stops40h 30m

$2,055

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/2

10:00-02:30

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/2

19:05-06:30

1 stop30h 25m

$2,168

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/1

00:55-11:30

1 stop15h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 7/2

18:45-15:05

1 stop15h 20m

$3,699

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Deals found on 19/1

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Travel insights for flights to Kota Kinabalu

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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 17 January 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 32 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 15 hours 35 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 20 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern and Singapore Airlines 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.
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

7.4
Good
85 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

7.0
Good
134 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

  • 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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