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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu from $530

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — BKI
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated 25 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,964

One-way from

$530

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,750
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 7/7-12/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 55m total
  • New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu
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26/8
  • 26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($283 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Find flight deals from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 April 2025.

Mon 7/710:40AKL - BKI
2 stops41h 50mChina Eastern
Sat 12/701:30BKI - AKL
2 stops43h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,964
Mon 7/713:00AKL - BKI
1 stop15h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 13/719:05BKI - AKL
1 stop23h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,061
Mon 7/721:25AKL - BKI
1 stop24h 55mChina Southern
Sat 12/703:30BKI - AKL
1 stop32h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 25/4$2,143

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Kota Kinabalu

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Return

Price

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/7

10:40-00:30

2 stops41h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/7

01:30-00:35

2 stops43h 05m

$1,964

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/7

13:00-00:40

1 stop15h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 13/7

19:05-22:50

1 stop23h 45m

$2,061

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/7

21:25-18:20

1 stop24h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/7

03:30-15:35

1 stop32h 05m

$2,143

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 15/7

15:40-19:25

2 stops31h 45m

$539

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 13/7

21:25-02:30

1 stop33h 05m

$696

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 12/7

00:25-21:35

1 stop25h 10m

$999

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Deals found on 24/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

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 25 April 2025.

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 25 April 2025.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
148 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $658 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $696 and Malaysia Airlines from $975 one-way.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu?

    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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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 25 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$966Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,440Average$1,701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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