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Cheap flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu from RM 3,171

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — BKI
18 Dec — 25 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 November 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 3,171

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 3,652
10/5-7/6
  • 10/5-7/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 40m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 November 2025.

Wed 3/1206:15AKL - BKI
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/616:35BKI - AKL
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11RM 3,760
Tue 2/1201:40AKL - BKI
1 stop15h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 6/616:20BKI - AKL
1 stop15h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/11RM 4,464
Sun 14/1216:40AKL - BKI
3 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1209:20BKI - AKL
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11RM 4,514
Sun 14/1210:00AKL - BKI
1 stop37h 00mChina Southern
Wed 17/1219:05BKI - AKL
1 stop30h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 16/11RM 5,439

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Price

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 10/5

06:10-20:30

2 stops18h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/6

21:20-12:40

2 stops35h 20m

RM 3,171

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 9/5

00:25-17:00

1 stop20h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/6

22:20-11:25

1 stop33h 05m

RM 3,237

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/3

15:40-23:00

3 stops36h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 25/4

22:40-05:30

3 stops26h 50m

RM 3,615

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

00:25-14:15

1 stop17h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 20/5

15:00-22:50

1 stop27h 50m

RM 3,619

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

00:25-15:35

1 stop19h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 21/5

16:20-19:10

2 stops22h 50m

RM 3,760

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 38 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 2,259). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,689). 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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  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are many flights that can get you from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in 20h 35m. Fly via Malaysia Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 7723 km between Auckland and Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland 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 Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 2,259). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,689). 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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