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Cheap flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu from RM 1,516

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — BKI
9 Aug — 16 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 July 2026.

Thu 3/913:25
AKL
-
BKI
3 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/920:30
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7RM 3,729
Sun 11/1006:00
AKL
-
BKI
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1020:45
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7RM 3,753
Thu 30/706:10
AKL
-
BKI
2 stops17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/816:35
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7RM 3,761
Thu 6/807:00
AKL
-
BKI
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/814:35
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7RM 3,790
Thu 20/806:15
AKL
-
BKI
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/812:15
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7RM 3,798
Thu 3/913:00
AKL
-
BKI
1 stop25h 45m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 7/916:20
BKI
-
AKL
1 stop15h 05m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/7RM 3,830
Thu 6/813:00
AKL
-
BKI
1 stop36h 35m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 13/816:20
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops20h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/7RM 3,936
Mon 28/918:20
AKL
-
BKI
3 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/106:00
BKI
-
AKL
3 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7RM 4,059
Sat 19/906:10
AKL
-
BKI
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/916:35
BKI
-
AKL
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7RM 4,063

Find 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 10 July 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 3,729

One-way from

RM 1,516

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 4,266
3/9-7/9
  • 3/9-7/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 63h 45m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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10/8
  • 10/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 20m total
  • Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (RM 282 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 545 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu 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 407,431 searches. Data last updated 10 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/9

06:10-19:15

2 stops17h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 24/9

16:35-22:40

2 stops26h 05m

RM 4,063
Fastest return journey

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/11

01:15-11:05

1 stop14h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/11

20:00-15:35

1 stop14h 35m

RM 4,434

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/7

06:15-16:30

3 stops38h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/8

14:50-00:30

2 stops29h 40m

RM 4,454

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/10

11:10-08:50

1 stop26h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 24/10

20:45-05:30

2 stops27h 45m

RM 4,507

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/11

06:00-09:30

2 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 22/2

19:05-23:55

1 stop23h 50m

RM 4,670

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/11

13:45-17:05

1 stop32h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/11

18:00-23:55

1 stop24h 55m

RM 4,690

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/11

01:40-17:05

1 stop20h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/11

09:50-12:15

1 stop21h 25m

RM 4,698

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/11

06:10-12:15

2 stops35h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/11

05:20-05:30

2 stops43h 10m

RM 5,216
Cheapest one-way

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/8

21:00-01:20

2 stops56h 20m

RM 1,516

AucklandKota Kinabalu

AKL - BKI

AKLBKI

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/7

21:20-00:30

1 stop31h 10m

RM 1,658

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Deals found on 10/7

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 3,248). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in April is currently the most expensive (average of RM 5,505). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu. 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 Auckland to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are many flights that can get you from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in 14h 50m. Fly via Singapore Airlines or Malaysia Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 7723 km between Auckland and Kota Kinabalu. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 3,248). Flying from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu in April is currently the most expensive (average of RM 5,505). 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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