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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Malaysia from $573

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — KUL
21 May — 28 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 21 April 2026.

Mon 14/909:00
AKL
-
KUL
1 stop34h 40m
China Southern
Wed 18/1102:20
KUL
-
AKL
1 stop32h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 17/4$1,089
Wed 4/1122:10
AKL
-
KUL
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Wed 18/1114:45
KUL
-
AKL
1 stop20h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 17/4$1,173
Thu 21/506:15
AKL
-
KUL
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/506:10
KUL
-
AKL
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,248
Thu 28/506:15
AKL
-
KUL
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/622:45
KUL
-
AKL
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,280
Mon 25/520:40
AKL
-
KUL
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/618:25
KUL
-
AKL
3 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,290
Thu 4/606:15
AKL
-
KUL
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/608:15
KUL
-
AKL
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,295
Mon 4/507:00
AKL
-
KUL
3 stops39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/618:25
KUL
-
AKL
3 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,297
Mon 8/606:15
AKL
-
KUL
3 stops41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/622:00
KUL
-
AKL
3 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,299
Wed 3/608:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/621:10
KUL
-
CHC
3 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,300
Thu 4/608:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/607:20
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,378
Thu 4/617:45
ZQN
-
KUL
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/607:05
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,429
Mon 1/614:00
CHC
-
KUL
3 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/618:25
KUL
-
CHC
3 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,491

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 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,089

One-way from

$573

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,854

Good round-trip deal

$1,558 or less

Good one-way deal

$906 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 14/9-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Malaysia
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24/5
  • 24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Malaysia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($75 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 21 April 2026.
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AucklandKuala Lumpur

AKL - KUL

AKLKUL

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/6

21:00-14:40

3 stops45h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 12/6

15:40-15:45

3 stops44h 05m

$1,248

ChristchurchKuala Lumpur

CHC - KUL

CHCKUL

Christchurch

Wed 3/6

08:20-06:20

3 stops26h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/6

21:10-16:25

3 stops39h 15m

$1,351

AucklandKuala Lumpur

AKL - KUL

AKLKUL

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

06:15-10:35

2 stops32h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 8/6

07:05-05:30

2 stops18h 25m

$1,465

AucklandKuala Lumpur

AKL - KUL

AKLKUL

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/6

20:40-01:20

2 stops32h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 8/8

18:15-05:30

2 stops31h 15m

$1,468

QueenstownKuala Lumpur

ZQN - KUL

ZQNKUL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 4/6

17:45-06:20

2 stops16h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 11/6

07:05-11:10

2 stops24h 05m

$1,474

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 20/6

06:15-11:15

2 stops33h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 30/6

12:15-00:20

2 stops32h 05m

$1,484

ChristchurchKuala Lumpur

CHC - KUL

CHCKUL

Christchurch

Mon 1/6

14:00-21:45

3 stops35h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 8/6

18:25-10:25

3 stops36h 00m

$1,491

AucklandKuala Lumpur

AKL - KUL

AKLKUL

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/6

06:00-20:25

2 stops18h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 8/8

22:25-00:10

1 stop21h 45m

$1,684

ChristchurchKuala Lumpur

CHC - KUL

CHCKUL

Christchurch

Tue 1/9

06:20-06:00

1 stop27h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 1/11

22:30-00:10

1 stop20h 40m

$1,701

ChristchurchKuala Lumpur

CHC - KUL

CHCKUL

Christchurch

Fri 4/9

06:20-20:10

1 stop17h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 29/10

20:40-00:25

1 stop22h 45m

$1,701

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Malaysia (average of $598). Flying from New Zealand to Malaysia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,612). 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 21 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.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Malaysia

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Malaysia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 April 2026.

The most flights from NZ0 to MY0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How often are flights from New Zealand to Malaysia delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between New Zealand and Malaysia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 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 22% 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 21 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
818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

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
818 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
818 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

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
1,501 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

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
632 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

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
149 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

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
818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

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 $1,649, 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 $485. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Malaysia (average of $598). Flying from New Zealand to Malaysia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,612). 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 21 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$876Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$936Average$1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$1,000Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,040Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,062Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,218Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,287Average$1,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,305Average$1,715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,309Average$1,772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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