Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 16m. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,403. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 57m. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Currently priced at $978, 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 $1,408. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 6

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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The price you pay for your flight from Auckland 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.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 11

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 26 days in advance to save up to 50% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 26 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,297, or $1,661 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Kota Kinabalu. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from Auckland in February are about $1,509 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $1,024.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to BKI?

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It’s optimal to fly from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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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.

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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Deals for Auckland to Kota Kinabalu flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 18

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Kota Kinabalu from Auckland today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	$1,302
One-way from	$595
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,408

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest$978	Average$1,305	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,408	Average$1,643	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu from $595

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in February or June, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday

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