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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

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Currently priced at $1,745, Malaysia Airlines will fly you from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to Malaysia Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Find deals

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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The price you pay for your flight from Auckland 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. Find deals

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches 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. Find deals

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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).

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 7

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 33 days in advance to save up to 48% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 33 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,218, or $1,705 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Kota Kinabalu. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from Auckland in February are about $1,617 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $1,047.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to BKI?

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It’s optimal to fly from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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Deals for Auckland to Kota Kinabalu flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$1,422
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,216

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest$948	Average$1,276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,523	Average$1,748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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