Statistics on Auckland-Kota Kinabalu flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Kota Kinabalu from Auckland airport is $ 996 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 778 (in august) and $ 1259 (in february), which is a saving of $ 219 or a surplus of $ 263 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $685 to $738 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kota Kinabalu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Kota Kinabalu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4742 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 778, saving $ 219 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 996). Conversely, february will be the most expensive ($ 1259).
Flight Auckland-Kota Kinabalu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1008 | $ 1217 | high price |
| February | $ 872 | $ 1259 the most expensive | very high price |
| March | $ 776 | $ 948 | fair price |
| April | $ 857 | $ 1085 | fair price |
| May | $ 709 | $ 881 | good price |
| June | $ 764 | $ 937 | fair price |
| July | $ 846 | $ 1038 | fair price |
| August | $ 689 | $ 778 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 713 | $ 906 | good price |
| October | $ 712 | $ 876 | good price |
| November | $ 665 | $ 800 | good price |
| December | $ 1031 | $ 1227 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu range from $527 to $2055. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $527 to $580), 1% at the maximum price (from $2002 to $2055). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $685 to $738 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Kota Kinabalu flight
There are 9 companies that serve Auckland from Kota Kinabalu airport: Airasia X, Jetstar, Malaysia Airlines, China Southern, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, latam airlines group and Air New Zealand.
Data analysis:
Of the 4742 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (48% of the time) on the Auckland->Kota Kinabalu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Kota Kinabalu flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $43. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $43.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Auckland departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $21. Conversely, departing from Kota Kinabalu on a tuesday may cost you an additional $33.
Top prices Auckland-Kota Kinabalu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Kota Kinabalu | 11-12 to 15-12-2024 | $ 878 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Auckland → Kota Kinabalu | 06-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 797 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Kota Kinabalu | 07-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 787 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Kota Kinabalu | 07-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 632 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Kota Kinabalu | 17-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 592 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → Kota Kinabalu | 03-04 to 12-04-2025 | $ 812 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Kota Kinabalu | 14-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 574 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Kota Kinabalu | 01-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 574 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Kota Kinabalu | 11-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 588 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → Kota Kinabalu | 03-07 to 17-07-2025 | $ 787 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to book your flight Auckland - Kota Kinabalu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 4 to 5 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Auckland-Kota Kinabalu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Kota Kinabalu, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 854 $, which is a saving of 142 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (172 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Kota Kinabalu flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1111 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1216), 4 to 5 months ($ 1157) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 992 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1146) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 859 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 940), 1 to 2 months ($ 882), 6 to 7 months ($ 936) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1028 $) |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1008 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1028) |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 859 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 892) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 790 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 738 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 740) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Kota Kinabalu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $25. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $38 more.
Auckland to Kota Kinabalu: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 903 $903 to $903 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1021 $878 to $1226 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1051 $905 to $1337 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 930 $787 to $1205 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 612 $592 to $632 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 969 $812 to $1073 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 574 $574 to $574 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 581 $574 to $588 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 787 $787 to $787 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 893 $893 to $893 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july and september are cheaper to travel to Kota Kinabalu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!