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Cheap Flight Deals to Kota Kinabalu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.
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06:15 - 20:00AKL-BKI
41h 45m3 stops
17:10 - 05:30BKI-AKL
32h 20m3 stops
$1,248
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Thu, 8 May - Thu, 15 May
20:40 - 19:10AKL-BKI
26h 30m2 stops
17:10 - 05:30BKI-AKL
32h 20m3 stops
$1,286
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Thu, 8 May - Thu, 15 May
20:40 - 19:10AKL-BKI
26h 30m2 stops
06:00 - 05:30BKI-AKL
19h 30m2 stops
$1,374
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Thu, 8 May - Thu, 15 May
06:15 - 20:00AKL-BKI
41h 45m3 stops
09:20 - 15:45BKI-AKL
26h 25m2 stops
$1,379
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Thu, 8 May - Thu, 15 May
06:15 - 20:00AKL-BKI
41h 45m3 stops
23:25 - 05:30BKI-AKL
26h 05m3 stops
$1,384
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Thu, 8 May - Thu, 15 May
06:10 - 19:40AKL-BKI
17h 30m2 stops
16:35 - 12:40BKI-AKL
16h 05m2 stops
$1,389
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Thu, 8 May - Thu, 15 May
21:00 - 00:30AKL-BKI
31h 30m1 stop
01:30 - 15:45BKI-AKL
34h 15m1 stop
$1,491
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Thu, 8 May - Wed, 14 May
20:50 - 16:45AKL-BKI
23h 55m1 stop
13:40 - 05:30BKI-AKL
35h 50m2 stops
$1,501
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Thu, 8 May - Thu, 15 May
13:00 - 11:55AKL-BKI
26h 55m1 stop
19:05 - 11:25BKI-AKL
36h 20m1 stop
$1,550Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, 8 May - Thu, 15 May
21:00 - 00:30AKL-BKI
31h 30m1 stop
01:30 - 15:45BKI-AKL
34h 15m1 stop
$1,763China Eastern
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Thu, 8 May - Wed, 14 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kota Kinabalu

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,532. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are $1,729 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is May, where tickets cost $1,171 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $2,210 and $1,807 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $1,171.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $836 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,011.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Kota Kinabalu Plane Tickets

Low season

February

High season

January

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$595
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • How far is Kota Kinabalu Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?

    There are 6 km between Kota Kinabalu city centre and Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • What is the name of Kota Kinabalu’s airport?

    When flying to Kota Kinabalu, you'll arrive at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). The airport is also known as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?

Find which airlines fly direct to Kota Kinabalu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +23 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +24 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +25 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +26 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +24 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +25 more

Thursday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +29 more

Friday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +24 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +25 more

Saturday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +26 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +27 more

Sunday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +27 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +28 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to New Zealand

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +23 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +24 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +25 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +26 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +24 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +25 more

Thursday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +29 more

Friday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +24 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +25 more

Saturday

Air Canada, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +26 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +27 more

Sunday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +27 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +28 more

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Top airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to Kota Kinabalu. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
China SouthernOverall score based on 91 reviews
7.9Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.3Food
8.2Crew
7.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2025LGW - CGO
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China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

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