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

A quick flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu can take about 16h 25m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,274. There are 7723 km between New Zealand and Kota Kinabalu.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

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.

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2 stops36h 55m

Deal found 2/11$2,655

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Round-trip from	$1,251
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,411

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13:05-00:30

1 stop16h 25m

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu (average of $1,411). Flying from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,876). 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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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.

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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.

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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.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu?
A quick flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu can take about 16h 25m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,274. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu (average of $1,411). Flying from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,876). 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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