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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

AKL — BKI
6 Jan — 13 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated 7 December 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,924
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($277 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu (average of $943). Flying from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,547). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 7 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

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 7 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern and Malaysia Airlines from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from New Zealand?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu (average of $943). Flying from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,547). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 7 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$943Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,435Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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