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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Malaysia from $570

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — KUL
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Malaysia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Malaysia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 April 2026.

Wed 14/1022:20
AKL
-
KUL
1 stop20h 05m
China Southern
Mon 16/1118:20
KUL
-
AKL
1 stop16h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 31/3$1,050
Tue 1/921:20
AKL
-
KUL
1 stop22h 20m
China Southern
Tue 27/1018:20
KUL
-
AKL
1 stop16h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 30/3$1,115
Sat 25/709:00
AKL
-
KUL
1 stop34h 40m
China Southern
Sat 8/814:45
KUL
-
AKL
1 stop35h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 31/3$1,141
Thu 30/417:20
AKL
-
KUL
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/523:35
KUL
-
AKL
3 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,167
Thu 30/417:20
AKL
-
KUL
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/519:15
KUL
-
AKL
3 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,176
Wed 29/406:15
AKL
-
KUL
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/509:00
KUL
-
AKL
2 stops16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,185
Wed 29/406:15
AKL
-
KUL
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/519:15
KUL
-
AKL
3 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,202
Sun 17/508:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/522:45
KUL
-
CHC
3 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,252
Mon 18/508:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/509:10
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$1,290
Wed 13/508:20
CHC
-
KUL
3 stops41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/512:50
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,371
Sat 16/513:05
HLZ
-
KUL
3 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/516:05
KUL
-
HLZ
3 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,416
Mon 30/1108:05
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/210:40
KUL
-
CHC
3 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,427

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Malaysia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Malaysia flight deals. Data was last updated 4 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,141

One-way from

$570

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,855

Good round-trip deal

$1,595 or less

Good one-way deal

$908 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 25/7-8/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 25m total
  • New Zealand to Malaysia
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23/8
  • 23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Malaysia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Malaysia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 4 April 2026.
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ChristchurchKuala Lumpur

CHC - KUL

CHCKUL

Christchurch

Sun 17/5

08:20-10:15

2 stops29h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 31/5

16:05-16:25

2 stops20h 20m

$1,378

AucklandKuala Lumpur

AKL - KUL

AKLKUL

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

21:45-14:40

2 stops44h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 25/5

20:15-15:45

1 stop39h 30m

$1,387

ChristchurchKuala Lumpur

CHC - KUL

CHCKUL

Christchurch

Wed 13/5

08:20-10:35

2 stops30h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 20/5

19:15-00:10

2 stops24h 55m

$1,415
Fastest return journey

AucklandKuala Lumpur

AKL - KUL

AKLKUL

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/6

00:25-07:55

Nonstop11h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 25/6

08:40-22:50

Nonstop10h 10m

$1,507

QueenstownKuala Lumpur

ZQN - KUL

ZQNKUL

Queenstown Intl

Mon 18/5

17:45-21:45

2 stops32h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 25/5

20:45-20:00

3 stops43h 15m

$1,518

AucklandKuala Lumpur

AKL - KUL

AKLKUL

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

13:00-20:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 24/5

21:10-11:25

Nonstop10h 15m

$1,525

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

13:00-10:45

1 stop25h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/6

17:45-22:50

1 stop25h 05m

$1,527

AucklandKuala Lumpur

AKL - KUL

AKLKUL

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

13:00-20:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 25/5

20:30-15:05

1 stop14h 35m

$1,536

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/5

06:10-20:10

2 stops18h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 22/5

08:50-15:05

2 stops26h 15m

$1,569

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

06:00-08:50

2 stops30h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 24/5

11:00-16:10

3 stops25h 10m

$1,574

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Malaysia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malaysia from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Malaysia

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Malaysia (average of $873). Flying from New Zealand to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,418). 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 MY?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Malaysia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 April 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Zealand to Malaysia in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How often are flights from New Zealand to Malaysia delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between New Zealand and Malaysia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to Malaysia flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to Malaysia flights?

Over the past year, Malaysia Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. Reviews last updated 4 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Airlines,Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand from New Zealand to Malaysia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
815 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
815 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
815 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
815 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
815 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
815 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
815 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Malaysia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Malaysia?

    For as low as $1,507, China Eastern can have you in Malaysia from New Zealand in 11h 30m. The distance from New Zealand to Malaysia is about 8697 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Malaysia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $500. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Hainan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New Zealand to Malaysia for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Malaysia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Malaysia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Malaysia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Malaysia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Malaysia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Malaysia 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 Malaysia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Malaysia (average of $873). Flying from New Zealand to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,418). 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 9 airlines flying from New Zealand to Malaysia

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Malaysia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 4 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$914Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$1,031Average$1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,073Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,095Average$1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,256Average$1,719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,267Average$1,919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,334Average$1,837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,339Average$1,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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