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$788+ 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 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
25 Jul — 1 Aug1
1 adult

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025, 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 20 July 2025.

Return from

$1,307

One-way from

$788

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,534
1/9-8/9
  • 1/9-8/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 69h 25m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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25/7
  • 25/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($239 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 20 July 2025.

Tue 2/912:40AKL - BKI
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/911:45BKI - AKL
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,249
Tue 2/921:00AKL - BKI
1 stop31h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 8/901:30BKI - AKL
1 stop34h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/7$1,306
Tue 2/921:25AKL - BKI
1 stop24h 55mChina Southern
Tue 9/919:20BKI - AKL
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 19/7$1,309
Mon 1/913:00AKL - BKI
1 stop15h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 8/922:20BKI - AKL
1 stop33h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,455

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Locate flights to Kota Kinabalu that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 20 July 2025.
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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/9

12:40-19:25

2 stops34h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/9

11:45-18:30

2 stops26h 45m

$1,249

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/9

21:00-00:30

1 stop31h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/9

01:30-15:45

1 stop34h 15m

$1,306

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/9

21:25-18:20

1 stop24h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/9

19:20-15:35

1 stop16h 15m

$1,309

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

13:00-00:40

1 stop15h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/9

22:20-11:25

1 stop33h 05m

$1,455

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 25/7

17:05-16:35

2 stops27h 30m

$788

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Deals found on 19/7

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kota Kinabalu

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 18 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 32 hours 55 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.

China Southern
China Southern
From $578
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $831

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 20 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, China Southern, andMalaysia 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
269 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
China Eastern
7.2
Good
151 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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 $108, while return flights cost around $38.

  • 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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