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Cheap flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu from $1,398

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — BKI
5 Jul — 12 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in May or February, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,398

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,497
15/8-23/8
  • 15/8-23/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($185 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

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 30 June 2025.

Fri 15/806:10AKL - BKI
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/817:10BKI - AKL
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,398
Mon 18/821:25AKL - BKI
1 stop24h 55mChina Southern
Wed 27/819:20BKI - AKL
1 stop16h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 29/6$1,677
Fri 15/821:00AKL - BKI
1 stop31h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 23/801:30BKI - AKL
1 stop34h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/6$1,704
Wed 13/813:00AKL - BKI
1 stop30h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 22/812:40BKI - AKL
1 stop18h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,758
Tue 19/814:10AKL - BKI
1 stop33h 15mSingapore Airlines
Fri 22/823:00BKI - AKL
1 stop33h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,789

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 30 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

Fly from

Auckland

Fly to

Kota Kinabalu

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/8

06:10-20:55

2 stops18h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 23/8

17:10-15:05

2 stops17h 55m

$1,398

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/8

21:25-18:20

1 stop24h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 27/8

19:20-15:35

1 stop16h 15m

$1,677

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/8

21:00-00:30

1 stop31h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 23/8

01:30-15:45

1 stop34h 15m

$1,704

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/8

13:00-11:55

1 stop26h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 21/8

19:05-11:25

1 stop36h 20m

$1,758

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/8

14:10-19:25

1 stop33h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 22/8

23:00-12:20

1 stop33h 20m

$1,789

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/6

Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 June 2025.

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.

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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 30 June 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, China Southern, andMalaysia 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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $1,677, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Eastern and Malaysia Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,704 and $1,758, respectively.

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

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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.

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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 30 June 2025.

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 30 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$955Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,372Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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