What percentage of Auckland to Kuala Lumpur flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 6.3% of flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that most travelers on this route typically experience at least one connection.

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. Price fluctuations are a common characteristic of this route.

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Q: 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, covering a distance of 8703 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 18 hours. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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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 the majority of journeys that include connections, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur, right now, fares are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $712–$1,272, with a median of $1,034. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur? The most affordable months to fly are February, with a median fare of $517, followed by January at $575, and April at $623.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur? A typical journey from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur takes approximately 11h 30m, including connections. This route covers a substantial distance of 8,703 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: NZ$1,006 - NZ$1,486

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

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur is NZD 1,006 to NZD 1,486. The current lowest deal is NZD 1,223 with Hainan Airlines for travel from Sep 2-Sep 10.

now NZ$1,223

Low NZ$1,006

High NZ$1,486

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 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

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Direct flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$1,313

NZ$1,318

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$1,307

NZ$1,266

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$1,386

NZ$1,318

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$1,441

NZ$1,266

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (SZB)

Jetstar

NZ$1,917

NZ$1,602

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

NZ$1,317

NZ$1,396

One-way

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

12 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 20

NZ$2,302 → NZ$1,714

26%

29 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 30

NZ$2,109 → NZ$1,605

24%

11 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 14

NZ$2,066 → NZ$1,672

19%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

NZ$2,057 → NZ$1,685

18%

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 $1223.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur, 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, while connecting flights average 21h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 6.3% of recent flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Malaysia Airlines offers direct flights.

Malaysia Airlines is one of the airlines that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,230

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a good arrival option for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~44 km from Kuala Lumpur city center.

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,227

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Cheapest

Consider Singapore Changi as a major global hub with extensive international connectivity for your arrival.

📍 ~300 km from Kuala Lumpur (requires international border crossing into Singapore, travel time is significant by road).

💸 Flights from ~NZ$959

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur has been 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $815. Booking too early, such as 60+ days out, typically saw higher prices averaging $1073. Similarly, waiting until 0-6 days before departure also resulted in elevated prices, with an average of $1047.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur was considered to be $712 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $1034. Prices above $1272 were observed in the higher quartile of fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur have been February, with a median price of $517, and January, with a median price of $575. April also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $623. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median of $1034 for this route.

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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$1,006 - NZ$1,486

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

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur is NZD 1,006 to NZD 1,486. The current lowest deal is NZD 1,223 with Hainan Airlines for travel from Sep 2-Sep 10.

now NZ$1,223

Low NZ$1,006

High NZ$1,486

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

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$1,313

NZ$1,318

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$1,307

NZ$1,266

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$1,386

NZ$1,318

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Hainan Airlines

NZ$1,441

NZ$1,266

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (SZB)

Jetstar

NZ$1,917

NZ$1,602

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Kuala Lumpur

Auckland (AKL) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

NZ$1,317

NZ$1,396

One-way

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

12 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 20

NZ$2,302 → NZ$1,714

26%

29 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 30

NZ$2,109 → NZ$1,605

24%

11 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 14

NZ$2,066 → NZ$1,672

19%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

NZ$2,057 → NZ$1,685

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur