What percentage of Auckland to Kuala Lumpur flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 6.3% of flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur were direct. For travelers who prefer not to have a direct flight, connecting flights typically involve a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that the majority of routes between these two cities will include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur?

The typical direct flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur has a duration of 11 hours and 30 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 18 hours. The distance covered on this route is 8703 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their journey.

How often do Auckland to Kuala Lumpur flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Auckland to Kuala Lumpur route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities to secure more favorable fares. Monitoring prices regularly can be beneficial for those looking to find a good deal on this route.

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Auckland to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Most itineraries for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur connect at least once, with only 6.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that while direct flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur are available, you will most often find options that include one or more stops.

The journey from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur is a long-haul flight, covering a distance of 8,703 kilometers. A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 11h 30m. This duration is a median across all observed itineraries, reflecting the common travel time for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur? You'll find the most affordable fares during February, with a median price of $517. January is also a budget-friendly option, showing a median fare of $575, followed by April at $623. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Right now, cheap flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur typically range from $712–$1272, with a median price of $1034. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find a suitable price.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: NZ$1,147 - NZ$2,079

Prices for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is NZD 1147 to NZD 2079. The current lowest deal is NZD 1237 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 4 to Nov 25.

now NZ$1,237

Low NZ$1,147

High NZ$2,079

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur is April, with a median price of $594. The most expensive month to fly is January, with a median price of $1651. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$594

January

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$1,651

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Air China

NZ$1,434

NZ$1,388

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

QantasLink

NZ$1,818

NZ$1,831

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (SZB)

Jetstar

NZ$1,691

NZ$1,427

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

QantasLink, Malindo Airways

NZ$1,257

NZ$1,456

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

QantasLink, Malindo Airways

NZ$1,287

NZ$1,456

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

NZ$1,349

NZ$1,388

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

NZ$2,052 → NZ$1,658

19%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

NZ$2,088 → NZ$1,767

15%

29 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 30

NZ$2,085 → NZ$1,767

15%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

NZ$2,034 → NZ$1,735

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Auckland - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur are above the typical level at $1237.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $594.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 30m

The typical direct flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur takes 11h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 6.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Malaysia Airlines offers direct flights

Malaysia Airlines provides direct flight options from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur are frequent, appearing often.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is a convenient departure point for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,230

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a primary gateway to Kuala Lumpur, offering many flight options from Auckland.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,227

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Cheapest

Consider Singapore Changi for its extensive global connectivity, despite requiring an international border crossing into Singapore.

📍 ~300 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by road)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$933

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Sep 08

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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$4,624

$3,405

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Singapore Airlines

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Dec 25

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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$5,180

$3,245

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Dec 21

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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$5,117

$3,481

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Dec 26

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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$5,167

$3,510

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Aug 24

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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$3,316

$2,786

Save $530

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From AKL

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Dec 13

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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$4,664

$3,652

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QantasLink

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Dec 15

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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$4,621

$3,652

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Dec 23

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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$4,665

$3,658

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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$4,655

$3,664

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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$3,909

$3,404

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From AKL

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $815. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1047, and those booked 7-13 days out averaging $1062. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows a higher average price of $1073.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a fare of $712 or less is considered a good price for a flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur. The median price for this route has been $1034. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of fares observed being $1272 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around the $712 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur are February, January, and April. In February, the median price was $517, while January saw a median of $575. April also offered a relatively low median price of $623. These months are significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $1034 for this route, offering substantial savings for travelers.

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Auckland to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: NZ$1,147 - NZ$2,079

Prices for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is NZD 1147 to NZD 2079. The current lowest deal is NZD 1237 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 4 to Nov 25.

now NZ$1,237

Low NZ$1,147

High NZ$2,079

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

April

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$594

January

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$1,651

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Air China

NZ$1,434

NZ$1,388

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

QantasLink

NZ$1,818

NZ$1,831

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (SZB)

Jetstar

NZ$1,691

NZ$1,427

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

QantasLink, Malindo Airways

NZ$1,257

NZ$1,456

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

QantasLink, Malindo Airways

NZ$1,287

NZ$1,456

One-way

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

NZ$1,349

NZ$1,388

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

NZ$2,052 → NZ$1,658

19%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

NZ$2,088 → NZ$1,767

15%

29 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 30

NZ$2,085 → NZ$1,767

15%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

NZ$2,034 → NZ$1,735

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Auckland - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur are above the typical level at $1237.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $594.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 30m

The typical direct flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur takes 11h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 6.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Malaysia Airlines offers direct flights

Malaysia Airlines provides direct flight options from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur are frequent, appearing often.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is a convenient departure point for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,230

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a primary gateway to Kuala Lumpur, offering many flight options from Auckland.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,227

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Cheapest

Consider Singapore Changi for its extensive global connectivity, despite requiring an international border crossing into Singapore.

📍 ~300 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by road)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$933

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kuala Lumpur

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Kuala Lumpur

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From AKL

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Jan 24

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

91% AI deal score

$5,749

$2,999

Save $2,750

From AKL

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Sep 08

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

89% AI deal score

$4,624

$3,405

Save $1,219

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

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Dec 25

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

88% AI deal score

$5,180

$3,245

Save $1,935

From AKL

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Dec 21

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

86% AI deal score

$5,117

$3,481

Save $1,636

From AKL

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

81% AI deal score

$4,576

$3,532

Save $1,044

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Cheap Flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Today’s best flight deals from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Auckland to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Direct flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Auckland - Kuala Lumpur route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 11h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Malaysia Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Auckland main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kuala Lumpur

Best Elite deals to Kuala Lumpur

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

When should I buy Auckland to Kuala Lumpur tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur?

What percentage of Auckland to Kuala Lumpur flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur?

How often do Auckland to Kuala Lumpur flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Auckland

Flights to Kuala Lumpur from other cities

Auckland to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Direct flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Auckland - Kuala Lumpur route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 11h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Malaysia Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Auckland main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kuala Lumpur

Best Elite deals to Kuala Lumpur

Jan 24

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Dec 26

Aug 24

Dec 13

Dec 15

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

When should I buy Auckland to Kuala Lumpur tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur?