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Cheap flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu from $643

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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — BKI
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 July 2026.

Tue 18/815:15
AKL
-
BKI
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/819:45
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,571
Wed 19/806:15
AKL
-
BKI
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/809:50
BKI
-
AKL
3 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,594
Fri 21/806:10
AKL
-
BKI
3 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/820:30
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,599
Sun 11/1006:00
AKL
-
BKI
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1020:45
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,610
Thu 30/706:10
AKL
-
BKI
2 stops17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/816:35
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,613
Thu 20/806:15
AKL
-
BKI
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/812:15
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,629

Find flight deals from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,571

One-way from

$643

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,830
18/8-25/8
  • 18/8-25/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 05m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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8/8
  • 8/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 6 July 2026.
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Departure

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Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/8

12:40-19:45

2 stops35h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 24/8

20:30-05:30

2 stops29h 00m

$1,599

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/11

01:15-19:00

1 stop22h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/11

20:00-15:35

1 stop14h 35m

$1,886
Fastest return journey

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/11

01:15-11:05

1 stop14h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/11

20:00-15:35

1 stop14h 35m

$1,902

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/7

06:15-16:30

3 stops38h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/8

14:50-00:30

2 stops29h 40m

$1,910

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/8

13:00-10:00

1 stop25h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 26/8

20:30-11:25

2 stops34h 55m

$2,035

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/11

06:00-23:40

2 stops22h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 22/2

22:20-12:15

1 stop32h 55m

$2,096
Cheapest one-way

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/8

09:45-01:20

2 stops43h 35m

$643

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/8

06:15-08:30

2 stops30h 15m

$676

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/7

21:20-00:30

1 stop31h 10m

$699

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/7

20:45-00:30

2 stops31h 45m

$869

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu (average of $1,393). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,361). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 6 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern and Malaysia Airlines from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
157 reviews
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Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
China Southern
7.5
Good
157 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
157 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
312 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
157 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 7
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

NRT - CAN

The reclinjng didnot work in our seats. The TV didnot work. The crew was not helpful. The food was awful. Overall very very poor experience. I traveled with the family of 5

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are many flights that can get you from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in 22h 45m. Fly via Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. Auckland and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 7723 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,026, China Southern will fly you from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Malaysia Airlines for as low as $1,435. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu (average of $1,393). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,361). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 6 July 2026.
China Southern flights from Auckland Intl to Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia Airlines flights from Auckland Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Top 2 airlines flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 6 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,026Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,440Average$1,681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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