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Cheap flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu from $688

AKL — BKI
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
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

Sun 29/1110:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Sun 21/201:45 -
1 stop33h 30m
Deal found 29/10$1,524
Thu 10/1213:05 -
1 stop16h 25m
Wed 16/1201:45 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 26/10$1,764
Sat 31/1010:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Wed 4/1119:05 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 26/10$2,136
Sun 29/1106:00 -
2 stops20h 10m
Mon 22/210:30 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 30/10$2,182

Find flight deals from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

$1,193

One-way from

$688

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,478
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 5/3-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 45m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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24/1-31/12
  • 24/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 55m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($158 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/1

09:40-14:35

2 stops33h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$688
Fastest return journey

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/1

22:25-00:30

1 stop31h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$738

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/1

13:05-18:00

1 stop33h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 20/2

01:45-16:15

1 stop33h 30m

$1,293

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/1

13:05-15:20

2 stops31h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 20/2

01:45-16:15

1 stop33h 30m

$1,542

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/12

13:05-00:30

1 stop16h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 16/12

01:45-07:00

1 stop24h 15m

$1,764

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/1

13:55-00:55

1 stop16h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/2

13:05-12:30

1 stop18h 25m

$1,983

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

13:55-00:55

1 stop16h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 18/11

14:40-14:55

2 stops19h 15m

$2,322

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/12

06:10-11:10

3 stops34h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 17/12

12:10-19:30

3 stops26h 20m

$2,465

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/12

13:05-06:20

1 stop22h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 30/12

12:10-23:40

2 stops30h 30m

$2,511

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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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 $1,382). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,802). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between $1,044 and $1,510 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,193 on China Southern (5 Mar–10 Mar).

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
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

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
7.5
Good
184 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

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
321 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
184 reviews
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Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

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.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 $1,043, 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 $1,478. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu for 43% 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 $1,382). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,802). 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

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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,043Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,478Average$1,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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