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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu from $836

AKL — BKI
6 Oct — 13 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

Mon 26/1010:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Sat 31/1019:05 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 3/9$1,345
Mon 19/1010:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Mon 26/1019:05 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 3/9$1,596
Mon 19/1010:00 -
1 stop37h 20m
Mon 26/1019:05 -
2 stops21h 30m
Deal found 3/9$1,649
Mon 26/1010:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Sat 31/1022:20 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 3/9$1,666
Wed 28/1022:10 -
1 stop24h 50m
Sun 1/1119:05 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 3/9$1,686
Sun 29/1110:00 -
1 stop37h 00m
Sun 21/201:45 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 4/9$1,754

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

$1,141

One-way from

$836

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,691
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 4/3-8/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu
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16/9-31/12
  • 16/9-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($130 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 16/9

06:15-19:05

3 stops40h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$836

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 15/9

21:00-11:55

2 stops42h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$967

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/9

13:25-03:35

2 stops42h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$982

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 16/9

21:00-21:45

1 stop28h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,059

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/10

13:50-11:55

1 stop27h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,073

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/9

21:00-21:45

1 stop28h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,100

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/10

07:15-09:50

3 stops55h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,103

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/9

21:45-17:50

3 stops49h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,181
Fastest return journey

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 29/12

13:55-00:55

1 stop16h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,309

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL Auckland Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/10

10:00-18:00

1 stop37h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 31/10

19:05-06:30

1 stop30h 25m

$1,345

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu (average of $1,197). Flying from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,658). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
7.3
Good
172 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
318 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu?

    A quick flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu can take about 37h. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,345. There are 7723 km between New Zealand and 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu (average of $1,197). Flying from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,658). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$997Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,413Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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