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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu from $569

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
22 Nov — 29 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 October 2025.

Sat 13/1210:40AKL - BKI
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/108:45BKI - AKL
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10$1,930
Sat 13/1210:00AKL - BKI
1 stop37h 00mChina Southern
Sat 24/119:05BKI - AKL
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 21/10$2,639
Sat 13/1216:05AKL - BKI
2 stops37h 25mChina Eastern
Fri 23/101:30BKI - AKL
2 stops41h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/10$3,530
Fri 12/1201:15AKL - BKI
1 stop46h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sat 24/111:50BKI - AKL
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/10$3,718

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 23 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,930

One-way from

$569

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,551
13/12-24/1
  • 13/12-24/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu
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20/11
  • 20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($279 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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New Zealand

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Kota Kinabalu

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/12

10:40-08:00

1 stop26h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 24/1

08:45-05:30

2 stops39h 45m

$1,930

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/12

16:05-00:30

2 stops37h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 23/1

01:30-00:25

2 stops41h 55m

$3,530

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/12

01:15-19:00

1 stop46h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 24/1

11:50-13:25

1 stop20h 35m

$3,718

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/11

06:15-19:00

2 stops41h 45m

$569

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/12

06:10-20:25

2 stops19h 15m

$922

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/12

10:00-18:00

1 stop37h 00m

$1,062

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/12

01:15-19:00

1 stop46h 45m

$2,092

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/11

01:15-19:00

1 stop46h 45m

$2,096

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Deals found on 20/10

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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 $949). Flying from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,556). 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 23 October 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 23 October 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
7.4
Good
116 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

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
7.4
Good
116 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
116 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

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
278 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
116 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

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.

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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.

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    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 $949). Flying from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,556). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$949Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,446Average$1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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