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$861+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 August 2026.

Sat 14/1110:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Sat 12/1219:05 -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 1/8$1,185
Sat 14/1115:05 -
2 stops31h 55m
Sat 12/1219:05 -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 1/8$1,634
Wed 4/1113:45 -
1 stop27h 30m
Sun 8/1114:40 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 31/7$1,757
Thu 29/1013:45 -
1 stop26h 25m
Mon 2/1119:05 -
2 stops41h 50m
Deal found 3/8$1,804
Thu 12/1113:45 -
1 stop16h 10m
Tue 15/1207:20 -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 1/8$1,874
Thu 29/1022:00 -
1 stop31h 30m
Sun 1/1101:30 -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 3/8$1,891
Wed 11/1122:00 -
1 stop31h 30m
Wed 9/1201:30 -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 1/8$1,901
Tue 17/1113:45 -
1 stop16h 10m
Tue 15/1207:20 -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 1/8$1,923

Find flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 5 August 2026.

Return from

$1,185

One-way from

$861

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,476
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 14/11-12/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 05m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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25/8
  • 25/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 00m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2026
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/10

13:45-11:10

1 stop26h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/11

19:05-17:55

2 stops41h 50m

$1,804

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/10

22:00-00:30

1 stop31h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/11

01:30-16:35

1 stop34h 05m

$1,891
Fastest return journey

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/10

01:15-15:20

2 stops19h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/11

14:40-15:35

2 stops19h 55m

$2,413
Cheapest one-way

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/8

06:15-13:15

3 stops59h 00m

$861
Fastest single journey

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/8

13:00-18:20

1 stop33h 20m

$1,133

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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 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 5 August 2026.
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
168 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

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
168 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
168 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

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
314 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
168 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.0

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.

  • 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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