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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu from $681
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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — BKI
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu
Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated 16 September 2025.
Popular in | December |
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Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,514 |
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Route
Departure
Return
Price
AucklandKota Kinabalu
AKL - BKI
AKLBKI
Auckland Intl
Thu 20/11
20:45-11:05
2 stops43h 20m
$681
AucklandKota Kinabalu
AKL - BKI
AKLBKI
Auckland Intl
Thu 20/11
22:00-00:30
1 stop31h 30m
$1,111
AucklandKota Kinabalu
AKL - BKI
AKLBKI
Auckland Intl
Wed 19/11
01:15-19:00
1 stop46h 45m
$1,248
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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to BKI?
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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 16 September 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.
Boarding
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.3
Crew
8.3
Overall
7.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 5
6.0
GoodEbbi,Aug 2025
LAX - CAN
Boarding
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.3
Crew
8.3
Overall
7.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 5
6.0
GoodEbbi,Aug 2025
LAX - CAN
Boarding
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.3
Crew
8.3
Overall
7.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 5
6.0
GoodEbbi,Aug 2025
LAX - CAN
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