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$950+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

— BKI
20 Oct — 27 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu

Sat 31/1010:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Sat 7/1119:05 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 16/9$1,493
Sat 31/1006:10 -
2 stops17h 55m
Sat 7/1117:10 -
2 stops14h 10m
Deal found 16/9$1,586
Sat 17/1006:10 -
2 stops18h 05m
Sat 24/1017:10 -
2 stops16h 45m
Deal found 19/9$1,644
Wed 4/1122:10 -
1 stop24h 50m
Wed 11/1119:05 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 20/9$1,691
Wed 4/1115:05 -
2 stops33h 35m
Wed 11/1116:40 -
2 stops14h 40m
Deal found 20/9$1,722
Sun 29/1110:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Sun 21/201:45 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 19/9$1,757

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Return from

$1,361

One-way from

$950

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,881
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 25/1-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 30m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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30/11-31/12
  • 30/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2026
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Cheapest return flight

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/11

20:05-11:10

3 stops44h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$950
Fastest return journey

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/10

06:10-19:05

2 stops17h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/11

17:10-12:20

2 stops14h 10m

$1,586

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

01:45-06:30

1 stop23h 45m

$1,757

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

16:05-00:01

1 stop26h 56m

$1,954

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/10

17:30-14:40

3 stops26h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 24/10

19:20-23:00

2 stops22h 40m

$2,141

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

18:00-19:30

2 stops20h 30m

$2,386

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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 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
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

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
7.3
Good
172 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

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
318 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.5

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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