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Cheap flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu from $927

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — BKI
13 Sep — 20 Sep1
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
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 14 August 2026.

Sun 18/1013:40 -
2 stops34h 50m
Sun 1/1120:00 -
2 stops28h 30m
Deal found 14/8$1,389
Thu 29/1010:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Mon 2/1119:05 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 11/8$1,483
Sun 18/1022:20 -
1 stop31h 10m
Sun 1/1119:05 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 14/8$1,529
Sun 30/821:20 -
1 stop25h 00m
Fri 4/919:20 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 14/8$1,729
Wed 4/1106:00 -
2 stops38h 20m
Sun 8/1113:05 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 13/8$1,757
Sun 30/806:10 -
2 stops18h 00m
Fri 4/921:00 -
2 stops47h 10m
Deal found 14/8$1,800
Thu 29/1013:45 -
1 stop14h 55m
Mon 2/1118:00 -
2 stops42h 55m
Deal found 10/8$1,818

Find 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 14 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,389

One-way from

$927

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,485
18/10-1/11
  • 18/10-1/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 20m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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30/8
  • 30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 40m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($105 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 August 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/10

13:40-19:30

2 stops34h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/11

19:05-18:00

3 stops41h 55m

$1,408

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/10

22:20-00:30

1 stop31h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/11

19:05-16:15

1 stop16h 10m

$1,529
Fastest return journey

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 30/8

21:20-18:20

1 stop25h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 4/9

19:20-15:30

1 stop16h 10m

$1,729

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/11

06:00-15:20

2 stops38h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/11

13:05-12:30

1 stop18h 25m

$1,757

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/10

13:45-23:40

1 stop14h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/11

18:00-17:55

2 stops42h 55m

$1,818

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/9

06:00-18:20

3 stops40h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/10

06:00-00:15

3 stops37h 15m

$2,027
Cheapest one-way

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 30/8

06:10-08:50

2 stops30h 40m

$927

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 31/8

07:00-00:40

3 stops45h 40m

$966
Fastest single journey

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 31/8

21:00-21:45

1 stop28h 45m

$1,043

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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 $1,357). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,398). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between $1,485 and $1,704 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,389 on Multiple Airlines (18 Oct–1 Nov).

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 14 August 2026.
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
175 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.1

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
175 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
175 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.1

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
315 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
175 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are many flights that can get you from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in 31h 10m. 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 $1,004, 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 $1,422. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu for 42% 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 $1,357). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,398). 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

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 14 August 2026.
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

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 14 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,004Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,422Average$1,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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