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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu from $508

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — BKI
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Zealand (NZ0) 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 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,544

One-way from

$508
1/2-8/2
  • 1/2-8/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 76h 00m total
  • New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu
19/3
  • 19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

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Best flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Sat 1/206:20AKL - BKI
3 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/216:35BKI - AKL
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,544
Wed 16/421:25AKL - BKI
1 stop24h 55mChina Southern
Mon 21/419:20BKI - AKL
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$1,643
Tue 15/400:25AKL - BKI
1 stop15h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 21/421:45BKI - AKL
1 stop21h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,018

Find flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 18 December 2024.

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AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/2

06:20-21:25

3 stops44h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/2

16:35-05:30

3 stops31h 55m

$1,544

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 16/4

21:25-18:20

1 stop24h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 21/4

19:20-15:35

1 stop16h 15m

$1,643

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 15/4

00:25-11:55

1 stop15h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 21/4

21:45-22:50

1 stop21h 05m

$2,018

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/3

06:20-11:30

2 stops34h 10m

$508

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/3

22:10-18:00

1 stop24h 50m

$651

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/12

Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 18 December 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

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 18 December 2024.

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.3
Good
96 reviews

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

7.3
Good
292 reviews

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from New Zealand?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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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Alternative routes for New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

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Top 2 airlines flying from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 18 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,037Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,540Average$1,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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