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Flights from the United States to the Kota Kinabalu International Airport on the island of Borneo range anywhere from 19h to well over 40h. Flight times depend on the U.S. departure city and number of stops.

Unfortunately, there are no direct, nonstop flights to Borneo from any city in the United States. Travelers can instead embark on two-stop flights instead. Common cities to fly out of are Chicago, New York City, Detroit, San Francisco, and Seattle. Airlines who service flights from the U.S. to Borneo are Qatar Airways, Xiamen, Delta, China Southern, Cathay Pacific, and WestJet.

From the Kota Kinabalu International Airport, visitors can get into the city center via taxi, rental car or rideshares. Taxis are available outside of the airport and are ready to take visitors into the city. A more expensive but also more autonomous option is renting a rental car for your trip. The rideshare company that operates in Malaysia is Grab. It’s similar to the Uber rideshare app, and these trips taken with Grab can cost up to 40% less than taxi rides.

Borneo is a gorgeous island nation in Asia known for possessing some of the oldest rainforests on the planet, the coastline, exotic wildlife and more. The tip of Borneo is a popular destination, offering unforgettable views of the sea. One well-known and highly recommended activity to do while in Borneo is embark on a nature tour. Borneo Eco Tours offer tours of different areas and subjects of Malaysia: Wildlife, island, culture-driven, actives, etc. For visitors who want to be truly immersed in the culture and landscape, the Borneo Big 5 wildlife tour package comes complete with a stay at a rainforest lodge, catching a glimpse or two of exotic animals, like the pygmy elephant, orangutan, proboscis monkey, rhinoceros, and crocodiles. There’s also a night cruise included in this tour. Travelers can also hop on the North Borneo Railway, a breathtaking train ride that winds for four hours through the lush, dense landscape. Train riders can also get a slice of Borneo culture, as a traditional “tiffin” colonial lunch is served on the return ride. And for travelers feeling extra adventurous, the Bike Borneo bicycle tour is the perfect balance of activity and a great vacation experience. The tour leads travelers through villages, rainforest and more.

Yes, travelers from the United States who wish to enter Malaysia do need a passport that does not expire six months after they enter the country. Travelers may also be asked to prove they possess the money to fund their stay while in the country. Visitors from the United States do not need a visa as long as the trip is 90 days or less.

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Borneo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Borneo.

null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Borneo. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while round-trip flights cost around null.

A round-trip flight to Borneo will typically cost around $48, however they can be found for as little as $41.

For those looking to save time traveling to Borneo, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 11 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Kota Kinabalu Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu Airport (0.0 mi away from Kota Kinabalu Airport).