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Cheap flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu from $738

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — BKI
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Auckland Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in February or March, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,527

One-way from

$738

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,646
1/4-24/4
  • 1/4-24/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
19/2
  • 19/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($310 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($108 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 January 2025.

Wed 5/322:00AKL - BKI
1 stop31h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 25/301:30BKI - AKL
1 stop34h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/1$1,120
Wed 5/322:45AKL - BKI
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/321:30BKI - AKL
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,216
Wed 5/322:10AKL - BKI
1 stop24h 50mChina Southern
Wed 26/319:05BKI - AKL
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 26/1$1,267
Tue 4/301:40AKL - BKI
1 stop24h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 26/319:05BKI - AKL
1 stop23h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,785

Find flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 27 January 2025.

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Price

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

22:00-00:30

1 stop31h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 25/3

01:30-16:35

1 stop34h 05m

$1,120

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

22:45-00:55

1 stop31h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 26/3

21:30-05:30

2 stops51h 00m

$1,216

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

22:10-18:00

1 stop24h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 26/3

19:05-16:15

1 stop16h 10m

$1,267

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/3

01:40-21:10

1 stop24h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 26/3

19:05-23:55

1 stop23h 50m

$1,785

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/2

22:20-17:45

3 stops48h 25m

$738

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/2

22:10-18:00

1 stop24h 50m

$828

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/2

01:40-22:10

1 stop25h 30m

$903

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/1

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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland 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 24 January 2025.

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 32 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 January 2025.

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.

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 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.

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 27 January 2025.

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.5
Good
89 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.3
Good
275 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $2,231, 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.

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

    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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    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.

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

    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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Fly from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 January 2025.

Top 2 airlines flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 27 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,030Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,553Average$1,770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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