$516+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu
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Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025
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Route
Departure
Return
Price
AucklandKota Kinabalu
AKL - BKI
AKLBKI
Auckland Intl
Mon 1/9
06:15-11:15
2 stops33h 00m
Kota Kinabalu
Fri 19/9
01:45-16:55
3 stops35h 10m
AucklandKota Kinabalu
AKL - BKI
AKLBKI
Auckland Intl
Mon 1/9
10:40-00:30
2 stops41h 50m
Kota Kinabalu
Fri 19/9
01:30-18:30
2 stops37h 00m
AucklandKota Kinabalu
AKL - BKI
AKLBKI
Auckland Intl
Mon 1/9
13:00-11:55
1 stop26h 55m
Kota Kinabalu
Sat 20/9
22:20-11:25
1 stop33h 05m
AucklandKota Kinabalu
AKL - BKI
AKLBKI
Auckland Intl
Mon 1/9
06:15-01:20
3 stops47h 05m
AucklandKota Kinabalu
AKL - BKI
AKLBKI
Auckland Intl
Mon 1/9
21:00-00:30
1 stop31h 30m
Best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu
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When is the best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
The price you pay for your flight to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 25 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?
On average, a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu takes 33 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?
The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu are China Southern and Malaysia Airlines.
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.
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 mm 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 14 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines and China Eastern 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.
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Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Crew
Entertainment
Reviews
Anjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
Food
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Crew
Entertainment
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Anjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
Food
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Crew
Entertainment
Reviews
Anjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
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