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$680+ 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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
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 23 July 2026.

Sat 14/1110:00
AKL
-
BKI
1 stop37h 00m
China Southern
Fri 4/1219:05
BKI
-
AKL
1 stop16h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 20/7$1,332
Mon 9/1110:00
AKL
-
BKI
1 stop37h 00m
China Southern
Sun 15/1119:05
BKI
-
AKL
1 stop16h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 22/7$1,392
Thu 15/1013:25
AKL
-
BKI
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/1020:30
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,533
Thu 19/1106:10
AKL
-
BKI
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/1221:30
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,548
Sat 14/1106:10
AKL
-
BKI
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/1221:45
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,560
Fri 28/806:10
AKL
-
BKI
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/917:10
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,569
Mon 5/1006:10
AKL
-
BKI
3 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/1020:30
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,572
Sun 9/813:00
AKL
-
BKI
1 stop15h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 25/805:20
BKI
-
AKL
1 stop26h 05m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,576

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 23 July 2026.

Return from

$1,332

One-way from

$680

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,799
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 14/11-4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 10m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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6/8
  • 6/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 15m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/11

10:00-18:00

1 stop37h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 15/11

19:05-16:15

1 stop16h 10m

$1,392

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/11

15:05-16:05

2 stops54h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 15/11

21:30-00:05

2 stops45h 35m

$1,814
Fastest return journey

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/11

13:45-23:40

1 stop14h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/12

14:40-12:15

1 stop16h 35m

$1,943

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/11

06:00-23:40

2 stops22h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/12

22:00-12:15

1 stop33h 15m

$1,979

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/11

06:00-12:15

2 stops35h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/12

22:00-12:15

1 stop33h 15m

$1,979

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/11

06:00-09:30

2 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 22/2

19:05-23:55

1 stop23h 50m

$2,012

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 21/11

13:45-00:55

1 stop16h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/12

13:00-12:15

1 stop18h 15m

$2,014

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 21/12

15:50-19:00

2 stops32h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 27/1

22:20-13:35

3 stops34h 15m

$2,093
Cheapest one-way

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/10

19:20-11:15

2 stops44h 55m

$684
Fastest single journey

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/7

21:20-00:30

1 stop31h 10m

$739

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Deals found on 21/7

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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 23 July 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
164 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

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
164 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

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
313 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

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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