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. Find deals

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). Find deals

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 26 days in advance, which can save you up to 53% on flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 26 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,367. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,654. Find deals

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Kota Kinabalu from New Zealand. Prices for February average $1,482 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,018. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in December Find deals

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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Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from	$1,515
One-way from	$656
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,544

29/8-5/9
4 total stops
49h 00m total
New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

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26/7
2 total stops
31h 45m total
New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($240 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 17 July 2025.

Sat 22/1115:05AKL - BKI

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/120:00BKI - AKL

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/7$1,866

Sat 22/1113:50AKL - BKI

1 stop16h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 9/118:00BKI - AKL

1 stop24h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 16/7$1,988

Fri 21/1101:20AKL - BKI

1 stop14h 45mSingapore Airlines

Fri 9/120:00BKI - AKL

1 stop14h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/7$2,626

Mon 21/721:25AKL - BKI

1 stop24h 55mChina Southern

Thu 24/719:20BKI - AKL

1 stop16h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 17/7$2,813

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Fri 29/817:05AKL - BKI

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/922:00BKI - AKL

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,515

Fri 29/810:40AKL - BKI

2 stops41h 50mChina Eastern

Thu 4/901:30BKI - AKL

2 stops35h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/7$1,677

Thu 28/800:25AKL - BKI

1 stop19h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 5/909:30BKI - AKL

1 stop21h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,782

Fri 29/813:25AKL - BKI

2 stops32h 55mChina Southern

Fri 5/919:20BKI - AKL

1 stop16h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 15/7$1,915

Fri 21/1101:20AKL - BKI

1 stop14h 45mSingapore Airlines

Fri 9/120:00BKI - AKL

1 stop14h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/7$2,626

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Mon 21/721:00AKL - BKI

1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 23/701:30BKI - AKL

1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/7$2,160

Mon 21/721:25AKL - BKI

1 stop24h 55mChina Southern

Thu 24/719:20BKI - AKL

1 stop16h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 17/7$2,813

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AKL - BKI

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Auckland Intl

Sat 22/11

15:05-19:00

2 stops32h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/1

20:00-22:15

2 stops21h 15m

$1,866

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 22/11

13:50-00:55

1 stop16h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/1

18:00-23:55

1 stop24h 55m

$1,988

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/11

01:20-11:05

1 stop14h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/1

20:00-15:05

1 stop14h 05m

$2,626

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/1

10:00-03:30

1 stop22h 30m

$1,006

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/1

01:20-11:05

1 stop14h 45m

$1,765

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Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,327 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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8.1

Very Good

1,327 reviews

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Very Good

1,327 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

China Southern

7.6

Good

104 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,327 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

269 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,327 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

China Eastern

7.2

Good

151 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,327 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

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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.

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China Southern	Cheapest$976	Average$1,270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,403	Average$1,652	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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