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Cheap flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu from $819

AKL — BKI
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
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 29/1122:25 -
1 stop24h 35m
Mon 22/219:05 -
1 stop30h 55m
Deal found 15/10$1,679
Thu 3/1206:10 -
2 stops30h 55m
Thu 10/1220:30 -
2 stops34h 50m
Deal found 19/10$1,710
Thu 3/1213:05 -
1 stop33h 55m
Thu 10/1219:05 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 19/10$1,754
Sun 29/1106:00 -
2 stops20h 10m
Mon 22/213:05 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 15/10$2,083
Wed 28/1013:55 -
1 stop33h 25m
Sun 1/1122:00 -
2 stops35h 55m
Deal found 15/10$2,084

Find flight deals from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

$1,149

One-way from

$819

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,469
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/3-6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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4/4-31/12
  • 4/4-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 20m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($154 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

Fri 9/4

20:45-00:30

2 stops31h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$845

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/4

06:05-19:45

2 stops41h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$857

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/4

09:00-19:30

3 stops38h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$863
Fastest return journey

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/4

00:55-11:15

1 stop15h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,218

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/12

06:10-08:05

2 stops30h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/12

20:30-12:20

2 stops34h 50m

$1,710

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/11

06:00-21:10

2 stops20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 22/2

13:05-12:30

1 stop18h 25m

$2,083

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/10

13:55-18:20

1 stop33h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/11

22:00-14:55

2 stops35h 55m

$2,084

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/12

07:30-18:00

2 stops39h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/12

01:45-16:15

1 stop33h 30m

$2,125

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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 $1,374). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,786). 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
7.4
Good
179 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.1

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
7.4
Good
179 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
179 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.1

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
319 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
179 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.1

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 20h 10m. Fly via Malaysia 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 $1,037, 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 $1,469. 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 $1,374). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,786). 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$1,037Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,469Average$1,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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