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Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from $520

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May 21 — May 281
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

Saturday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 80%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles average $1,407. You can even find prices in March for less than $1,407, as users have found deals to Kota Kinabalu from as low as $883. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 67%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu (LAX - BKI)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

Cheap China Eastern flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Eastern for the route between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Thu 5/2312:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 5/301:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/15$2,105
Wed 6/2612:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 7/81:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/15$2,246

Cheap Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Wed 5/2212:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/319:50 amBKI - LAX
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,507
Thu 5/2310:45 amLAX - BKI
2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/316:05 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,594
Thu 5/2310:45 amLAX - BKI
2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/3012:05 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,609
Wed 5/2212:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/301:45 amBKI - LAX
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,624
Wed 5/2212:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/319:35 amBKI - LAX
3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,661
Wed 5/2212:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/316:05 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,684
Wed 5/2212:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/3012:05 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,698
Wed 5/2212:50 amLAX - BKI
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/301:45 amBKI - LAX
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,714
Wed 5/2212:50 amLAX - BKI
3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/301:45 amBKI - LAX
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,743

Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Mon 9/162:55 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops41h 45mJapan Airlines
Mon 9/305:20 amBKI - LAX
2 stops44h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/16$957
Tue 8/271:15 amLAX - BKI
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/101:00 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,016
Wed 8/281:15 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/101:00 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,044
Sat 8/311:35 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops42h 05mJapan Airlines
Sun 9/85:20 amBKI - LAX
2 stops45h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,145
Wed 8/2812:35 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/91:45 amBKI - LAX
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,171
Tue 8/271:15 amLAX - BKI
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1012:05 pmBKI - LAX
3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,179
Sun 9/1512:15 amLAX - BKI
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/306:00 amBKI - LAX
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,194
Tue 8/271:15 amLAX - BKI
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/91:45 amBKI - LAX
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,209
Sun 9/1512:15 amLAX - BKI
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/3011:20 amBKI - LAX
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,214

Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flights leaving soon

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Wed 5/2212:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/319:50 amBKI - LAX
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,507
Thu 5/2310:45 amLAX - BKI
2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/316:05 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,594
Thu 5/2310:45 amLAX - BKI
2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/3012:05 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,609
Wed 5/2212:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/301:45 amBKI - LAX
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,624
Wed 5/2212:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/319:35 amBKI - LAX
3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,661
Wed 5/2212:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/316:05 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,684
Wed 5/2212:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/3012:05 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,698
Wed 5/2212:50 amLAX - BKI
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/301:45 amBKI - LAX
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,714
Wed 5/2212:50 amLAX - BKI
3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/301:45 amBKI - LAX
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,743

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles

Search for one-way flight options from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Sat 8/37:35 pmLAX - BKI
3 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$520
Sat 8/31:35 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops42h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/15$582
Fri 8/212:40 pmLAX - BKI
3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$590
Thu 8/11:20 amLAX - BKI
2 stops31h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/15$666
Sun 6/305:35 pmLAX - BKI
3 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$681
Mon 7/17:00 amLAX - BKI
3 stops58h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$701
Sat 6/297:40 pmLAX - BKI
3 stops58h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$720
Fri 7/57:35 pmLAX - BKI
3 stops59h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$721
Wed 7/37:00 amLAX - BKI
3 stops58h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$734

Find flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 5/22

1 stop21h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/31

2 stops44h 40m

$1,507

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 7/3

1 stop27h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/3

2 stops28h 05m

$1,551

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 7/3

1 stop27h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/5

2 stops28h 05m

$1,552

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 7/3

1 stop27h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/4

2 stops25h 35m

$1,572

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 7/3

2 stops39h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/6

1 stop22h 10m

$1,575

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 7/3

2 stops39h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/5

2 stops31h 20m

$1,590

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Thu 5/23

2 stops41h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/31

2 stops32h 25m

$1,815

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Thu 5/23

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/30

1 stop23h 35m

$2,105

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 6/26

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/8

1 stop23h 35m

$2,246

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu is currently $657 while a round-trip flight costs $1,724. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKI

Temperature

78.8 - 80.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
389 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

China Eastern
7.2
Good
507 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Related info for your journey

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    Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,507, but on average you can expect to pay $1,633.

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    There are currently 16+ open flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu within the next 7 days for less than $1,600.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Flying on Malaysia Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at $1,815.

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    For one-way options, check prices for Japan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $582. Users have also found prices from $859 and $1,048 on Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines, respectively.

  • What does LAX to BKI mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Los Angeles Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LAX to BKI flight.

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    The Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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