How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland?

Airlines like China Southern fly from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland in about 30h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Kota Kinabalu and Auckland are separated by a distance of 7723 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland round-trip from RM 3,185. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Malaysia Airlines. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Auckland ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Auckland when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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

When flying from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland 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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Round-trip from	RM 4,088
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	RM 3,638

China Southern
24/11-7/1
2 total stops
67h 55m total
Kota Kinabalu to Auckland

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BKIAKL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/11

19:05-07:00

1 stop30h 55m

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/1

13:05-18:00

1 stop33h 55m

RM 4,108

Kota KinabaluAuckland

BKI Kota Kinabalu - AKL Auckland Intl

BKIAKL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/11

16:20-00:40

3 stops27h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/11

09:40-08:50

3 stops28h 10m

RM 4,541

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Kota KinabaluAuckland

BKI Kota Kinabalu - AKL Auckland Intl

BKIAKL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/11

19:05-23:10

2 stops23h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/1

07:00-00:30

2 stops22h 30m

RM 4,900

Kota KinabaluAuckland

BKI Kota Kinabalu - AKL Auckland Intl

BKIAKL

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/11

19:05-07:00

1 stop30h 55m

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/1

06:45-00:30

2 stops22h 45m

RM 4,953

Kota KinabaluAuckland

BKI Kota Kinabalu - AKL Auckland Intl

BKIAKL

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/3

01:30-16:35

1 stop34h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/3

22:00-00:30

1 stop31h 30m

RM 4,957

Kota KinabaluAuckland

BKI Kota Kinabalu - AKL Auckland Intl

BKIAKL

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/11

10:05-18:25

3 stops27h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/1

12:20-22:45

1 stop39h 25m

RM 5,198

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland?

Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 4,199.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 11m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 44m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern and Malaysia Airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

China Southern

7.4

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174 reviews

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1 / 8

6.0

Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

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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7.4

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Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

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1 / 8

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Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

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How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland?
Airlines like China Southern fly from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland in about 30h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Kota Kinabalu and Auckland are separated by a distance of 7723 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland round-trip from RM 3,185. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Malaysia Airlines. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland 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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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland?

Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 4,199.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 11m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 44m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern and Malaysia Airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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