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Cheapest return flight
$1,340
Typical prices: $1,477-$2,081
Air China
Thu 1/2Sat 17/2
AKL - KUL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,561
Typical prices: $1,578-$2,260
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 22/2Mon 19/3
AKL - KUL • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Malaysia Airlines. Average duration is 11h 25m
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Most punctual • 82% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg $1,040 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 49m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl (AKL-KUL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
Air China Logo
14:15 - 16:00AKL  Auckland Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
30h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
00:20 - 17:35KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
36h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,340Air China
17 hours ago
Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
Air China Logo
14:15 - 17:45AKL  Auckland Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
32h 30m2 stops Beijing Capital Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Air China Logo
00:20 - 17:35KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
36h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital
$1,377Air China
3+ days ago
Mon, 1 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 13:20AKL  Auckland Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
20h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:00 - 16:35KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
19h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,413Multiple Airlines
18 hours ago
Mon, 1 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:55 - 12:10AKL  Auckland Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
32h 15m2 stops Melbourne Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:10 - 20:35KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
26h 25m2 stops Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Melbourne
$1,419Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
China Southern Logo
22:25 - 15:40AKL  Auckland Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
22h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
02:20 - 07:00KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
23h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,424China Southern
3+ days ago
Tue, 10 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
China Eastern Logo
22:00 - 13:20AKL  Auckland Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
20h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
16:00 - 16:35KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
19h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,426China Eastern
3+ days ago
Tue, 10 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
China Eastern Logo
22:00 - 13:20AKL  Auckland Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
20h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
20:05 - 16:35KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
39h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,426China Eastern
3+ days ago
Sun, 7 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
China Airlines Logo
20:50 - 13:25AKL  Auckland Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
21h 35m2 stops Brisbane Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
China Airlines Logo
14:35 - 19:10KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
23h 35m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Brisbane
$1,435China Airlines
23 hours ago
Wed, 17 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb
China Southern Logo
22:25 - 16:15AKL  Auckland Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
22h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
18:20 - 16:15KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
16h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,484China Southern
20 hours ago
Sat, 6 Mar - Sat, 13 Mar
China Airlines Logo
20:50 - 13:25AKL  Auckland Intl-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
21h 35m2 stops Brisbane Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
China Airlines Logo
14:35 - 19:10KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
23h 35m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Brisbane
$1,487China Airlines
18 hours ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights

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How much is a return flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Return flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport typically range from $1,477 to $2,081. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,340 on Air China.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport at $1,470 return.
•December ($2,239) and September ($1,866) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 52% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 29% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$632
Beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 58% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

When to book flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 01:15 and lands at 12:40
    • Latest: departs at 13:55 and lands at 01:20.

    The flight takes about 11h 25m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    A direct flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport takes 11h 25m, covering 13,996 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flight?

    Return flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport range from $1,477 to $2,081, with an average of $1,733 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,477 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $1,733 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,040 return via Hangzhou (HGH), compared with $1,833 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Malaysia Airlines is the only airline operating Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    The Airbus A330-900neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Malaysia Airlines and KLM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

  • How are flight departures from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,340 to $5,893. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $704, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL)?

    Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Paradise
    • Galaxy Asia Car Rental
    • Europcar
    • SEIYON Rent a Car
    • R&R Rent A Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 46% of one-stop connections
    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 23% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 12% of one-stop connections
    • Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,673 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,810, a difference of $137.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Only Malaysia Airlines operates flights between Auckland and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 49m, compared to 17h 15m via Melbourne (MEL) and 17h 31m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

  • What is the time difference between Auckland and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is 5 hours behind Auckland (Malaysia Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are KLCC Park and Petronas Towers. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights:

    • Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Qatar Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • Are there free public showers available at Kuala Lumpur?

    There are free shower facilities available on Level 4 of the main terminal, however they only have cold water supply. Unless you’re accustomed to a brisk shower or are in desperate need after you exit your flight, it might be best to wait until you reach your accommodation.

  • What’s the easiest way of getting to the city centre?

    A taxi will take you to the centre of Kuala Lumpur in roughly 50 minutes. On Level 1 and 3 of the main terminal (KLIA) you will find taxi counters in which you can prepay a fixed rate in exchange for a coupon, which drivers will accept as payment. The price of these coupons is RM 74.30 (NZ$ 26.40) approx. and provides you with the security of knowing you won’t be overcharged.

Your guide to booking Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Monday flights average $1,673, about $137 less than Friday fares (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 29% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Auckland to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport trip for May. Fares historically average $1,470 return in that month – typically $769 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Hangzhou Airport (HGH) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages $1,040 return on this route – about $793 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • Malaysia Airlines offer direct flights between Auckland (AKL) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). A non-stop flight will take approximately 11h 10m. All meals prepared and offered on Malaysia Airlines flights are halal, while special meal considerations such as gluten-free and low-lactose options can be pre-ordered via the company website.
  • Common alternative flight routes that include a stopover include Singapore Airport (SIN) and Sydney Airport (SYD). Changi Singapore Airport has a number of hotels located within the transit area of the terminal meaning you can check into a room and get some sleep in between flights. Aerotel Transit Hotel offers 6-hour stays in rooms for S$ 85 (NZ$ 91) approx. with a single bed, or S$ 120 (NZ$ 95.50) approx. for a room with two beds.
  • Kuala Lumpur Airport is split into 2 terminals, with the majority of international arrivals landing at the main terminal (KLIA). AirAsia X is the only airline which flies from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur via the smaller terminal, klia2.

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Auckland Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Kuala Lumpur Intl to Auckland Intl

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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