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

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 20m.

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

Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,423.

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

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 65% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 27m.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

There are many flights that can get you from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in 16h. Fly via China Southern or Malaysia Airlines to get the fastest option. Auckland and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 7723 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Currently priced at $992, 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 $1,405. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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.

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).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

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.

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Mon 16/1110:00 -

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Deal found 27/8$1,367

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Deal found 30/8$1,426

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1 stop30h 25m

Deal found 30/8$1,428

Sun 18/1022:20 -

1 stop31h 10m

Tue 24/1119:05 -

1 stop30h 25m

Deal found 30/8$1,531

Tue 20/1022:20 -

1 stop31h 10m

Tue 24/1119:05 -

1 stop30h 25m

Deal found 30/8$1,552

Sun 18/1022:20 -

1 stop31h 10m

Sat 14/1119:05 -

1 stop30h 25m

Deal found 30/8$1,555

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1 stop31h 10m

Sat 14/1119:05 -

1 stop30h 25m

Deal found 30/8$1,594

Tue 15/921:00 -

1 stop39h 45m

Fri 16/1020:45 -

2 stops33h 40m

Deal found 27/8$1,626

Wed 28/1013:55 -

1 stop16h 00m

Sun 1/1116:05 -

1 stop26h 56m

Deal found 29/8$1,655

Mon 16/1110:00 -

1 stop37h 00m

Fri 20/1122:00 -

2 stops27h 30m

Deal found 27/8$1,658

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Round-trip from	$1,362
One-way from	$850
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,682

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43h 15m total
Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

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48h 50m total
Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

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Mon 1/2

10:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

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Sat 1/5

19:20-15:40

1 stop16h 20m

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AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

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Wed 28/10

13:55-00:55

1 stop16h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/11

18:00-00:01

1 stop25h 01m

$1,704

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AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/10

06:10-15:35

2 stops38h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 28/11

13:05-12:30

1 stop18h 25m

$1,754

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/11

15:05-15:50

2 stops53h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/11

08:45-00:05

2 stops34h 20m

$1,785

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 22/2

15:50-11:05

2 stops24h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 24/2

15:15-17:55

2 stops21h 40m

$1,862

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/1

14:25-11:05

3 stops25h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/2

20:00-05:10

3 stops28h 10m

$1,922

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/10

13:50-00:40

1 stop15h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/12

05:20-14:55

2 stops28h 35m

$1,967

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/10

06:10-00:40

2 stops23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 29/11

16:05-12:30

1 stop15h 25m

$1,967

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/10

06:10-00:40

2 stops23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 1/12

14:40-12:30

1 stop16h 50m

$1,967

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/1

13:55-13:55

1 stop29h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/2

13:05-12:30

1 stop18h 25m

$1,991

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu (average of $1,190). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,515). 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

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

7.3

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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.

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1 / 8

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Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Malaysia Airlines

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1 / 8

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Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

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How long is the flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?
There are many flights that can get you from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in 16h. Fly via China Southern or Malaysia Airlines to get the fastest option. Auckland and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 7723 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?
Currently priced at $992, 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 $1,405. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu for 41% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu (average of $1,190). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,515). 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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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 65% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

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

Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,423.

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

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 20m.

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

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 27m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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.

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