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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu from $576

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — BKI
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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
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 22 January 2026.

Tue 10/322:10
AKL
-
BKI
1 stop31h 20m
China Southern
Sun 10/519:20
BKI
-
AKL
1 stop16h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 20/1$1,002
Tue 10/308:05
AKL
-
BKI
3 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/512:15
BKI
-
AKL
3 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,313
Tue 10/306:00
AKL
-
BKI
2 stops23h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 10/515:00
BKI
-
AKL
1 stop16h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,423
Thu 19/206:15
AKL
-
BKI
3 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/208:45
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,439
Sat 8/813:00
AKL
-
BKI
1 stop37h 05m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 12/812:40
BKI
-
AKL
1 stop18h 45m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,442
Thu 2/721:25
AKL
-
BKI
1 stop24h 55m
China Southern
Thu 9/719:20
BKI
-
AKL
1 stop16h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 21/1$1,461

Find 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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,002

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,209
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 10/3-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($122 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Return

Price

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

22:10-00:30

1 stop31h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/5

19:20-15:35

1 stop16h 15m

$1,002

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

08:05-16:25

3 stops37h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/5

12:15-22:45

3 stops30h 30m

$1,313

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

06:00-00:55

2 stops23h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/5

15:00-11:25

1 stop16h 25m

$1,423

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

06:15-07:25

3 stops30h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 26/2

08:45-00:15

2 stops34h 30m

$1,439

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

21:25-18:20

1 stop24h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/7

19:20-15:35

1 stop16h 15m

$1,461

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

06:20-10:20

2 stops32h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/7

09:05-14:25

2 stops25h 20m

$1,626

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

07:00-23:00

3 stops44h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 31/7

11:50-05:30

3 stops37h 40m

$1,644

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/1

19:30-16:35

2 stops26h 05m

$576

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/1

10:00-18:00

1 stop37h 00m

$695

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/1

20:50-11:05

3 stops43h 15m

$767

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu (average of $927). Flying from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,639). 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 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 22 January 2026.
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
135 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
China Southern
7.3
Good
135 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
135 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
135 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.

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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 23h 55m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,423. There are 7723 km between New Zealand and Kota Kinabalu. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $927). Flying from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,639). 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$986Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,410Average$1,625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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