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$846+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

— BKI
2 Nov — 9 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu

Mon 16/1110:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Mon 23/1119:05 -
1 stop30h 55m
Deal found 1/10$1,358
Fri 23/1021:45 -
2 stops31h 45m
Sat 31/1009:20 -
2 stops28h 20m
Deal found 1/10$1,758
Mon 16/1115:05 -
2 stops25h 05m
Mon 23/1119:05 -
1 stop30h 55m
Deal found 1/10$1,869
Sun 29/1110:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Sun 21/201:45 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 2/10$1,896
Wed 28/1013:55 -
1 stop16h 00m
Sun 1/1116:05 -
1 stop26h 56m
Deal found 28/9$2,097

Find flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Return from

$1,358

One-way from

$846

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,480
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 16/11-23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 55m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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30/10-31/12
  • 30/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 20m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/10

09:40-00:55

3 stops20h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,014

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/11

10:00-18:00

1 stop37h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/11

19:05-07:00

1 stop30h 55m

$1,358

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/11

10:00-18:00

1 stop37h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/2

01:45-07:00

1 stop24h 15m

$1,904

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/10

20:30-20:50

2 stops29h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 31/10

06:05-19:10

3 stops32h 05m

$2,004

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/10

22:00-00:30

1 stop31h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 30/10

01:30-16:35

1 stop34h 05m

$2,131

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/10

13:55-00:55

1 stop16h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/11

19:05-14:55

2 stops38h 50m

$2,177

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/11

06:00-21:10

2 stops20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 22/2

14:40-12:30

1 stop16h 50m

$2,214

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/11

22:00-00:30

1 stop31h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/2

01:30-16:35

1 stop34h 05m

$2,325

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/10

06:50-11:10

3 stops57h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,528

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/10

22:00-00:30

1 stop31h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$3,260

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kota Kinabalu

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern and Malaysia Airlines to Malaysia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.4
Good
174 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
China Southern
7.4
Good
174 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
174 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
320 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
174 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost $160, while return flights cost around $254.

  • 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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