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Cheap flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu from $682

AKL — BKI
18 Sep — 25 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

Wed 11/1122:10 -
1 stop24h 50m
Thu 19/1119:05 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 19/8$1,467
Wed 4/1122:10 -
1 stop24h 50m
Sun 8/1119:05 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 16/8$1,586
Tue 10/1101:35 -
1 stop21h 45m
Thu 19/1116:05 -
2 stops20h 50m
Deal found 19/8$1,647
Mon 24/809:00 -
1 stop37h 20m
Sat 29/801:45 -
1 stop24h 45m
Deal found 18/8$1,668
Wed 28/1013:55 -
1 stop16h 00m
Sun 1/1118:00 -
1 stop25h 01m
Deal found 18/8$1,705
Wed 4/1113:55 -
1 stop16h 00m
Sun 8/1113:05 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 14/8$1,707
Wed 2/921:20 -
1 stop25h 00m
Sat 5/919:20 -
1 stop31h 10m
Deal found 18/8$1,709
Sat 24/1010:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sat 7/1119:05 -
2 stops22h 05m
Deal found 16/8$1,724
Wed 28/1022:10 -
1 stop24h 50m
Sun 1/1119:05 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 17/8$1,732
Sun 30/821:20 -
1 stop25h 00m
Thu 3/919:20 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 18/8$1,753

Find flight deals from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

$1,467

One-way from

$682

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,476
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 11/11-19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 15m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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13/10
  • 13/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 50m 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 ($103 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapest return flight

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/11

22:10-18:00

1 stop24h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/11

19:05-06:30

1 stop30h 25m

$1,467

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/11

22:10-18:00

1 stop24h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/11

19:05-16:15

1 stop16h 10m

$1,586
Fastest return journey

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/11

13:55-00:55

1 stop16h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/11

13:05-12:30

1 stop18h 25m

$1,707

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/10

22:10-18:00

1 stop24h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/11

19:05-16:15

1 stop16h 10m

$1,732

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 30/8

21:20-18:20

1 stop25h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/9

19:20-15:30

1 stop16h 10m

$1,753

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/10

06:00-23:40

2 stops22h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/11

22:00-00:01

1 stop21h 01m

$1,805

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/11

22:10-18:00

1 stop24h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 22/2

19:05-16:15

1 stop16h 10m

$1,902

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/11

22:10-00:55

2 stops31h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/11

19:05-06:30

1 stop30h 25m

$1,955

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 30/8

06:15-08:50

2 stops30h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/9

07:25-15:35

2 stops28h 10m

$2,009
Cheapest one-way

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/10

12:40-19:30

3 stops35h 50m

$682

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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 $1,348). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,383). 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 $1,476 and $1,693 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,467 on China Southern (11 Nov–19 Nov).

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
175 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.6

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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Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.6

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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Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.6

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 $998, 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 $1,413. 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 $1,348). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,383). 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$998Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,413Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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