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Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from $541

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 30, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$915

One-way from

$666
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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%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to 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 30% on airfare.

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 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 30, 2024.
Sun 6/26:00 amLAX - BKI
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/96:00 amBKI - LAX
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,593
Sun 6/212:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 6/81:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/29$1,613
Sun 6/26:00 amLAX - BKI
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/99:20 amBKI - LAX
3 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,673
Sun 6/24:20 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/96:00 amBKI - LAX
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,702
Sun 6/26:00 amLAX - BKI
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/81:45 amBKI - LAX
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,780
Mon 6/174:20 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/11:00 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,853
Sun 6/24:20 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/812:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,868
Thu 5/3010:30 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/66:05 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,932
Mon 6/1712:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 6/301:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/28$1,940

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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Fri 11/2211:20 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/511:55 amBKI - LAX
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,104
Sat 10/2612:50 amLAX - BKI
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/177:20 amBKI - LAX
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,276
Sun 10/2711:15 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1711:55 amBKI - LAX
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,334
Sun 10/2711:25 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/178:30 amBKI - LAX
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,412
Fri 11/2212:55 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/55:20 amBKI - LAX
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,417
Fri 11/229:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/58:00 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,473
Sun 6/26:00 amLAX - BKI
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/96:00 amBKI - LAX
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,593
Sun 6/212:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 6/81:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/29$1,613
Fri 11/229:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/511:40 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,616

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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Sat 10/199:35 amLAX - BKI
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$541
Sat 10/1911:00 pmLAX - BKI
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$621
Fri 10/1812:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$664
Fri 10/1812:55 amLAX - BKI
2 stops30h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/28$666
Fri 10/1812:50 amLAX - BKI
3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$670
Sat 10/1911:50 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop32h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 5/28$739

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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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$1,104 - $1,940

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Return

Price

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 11/22

2 stops29h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/5

2 stops25h 00m

$1,104

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sat 10/26

2 stops28h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/17

2 stops23h 40m

$1,276

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 10/27

2 stops26h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/17

2 stops25h 00m

$1,334

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 10/27

1 stop22h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/17

2 stops27h 25m

$1,412

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 11/22

2 stops35h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/5

3 stops30h 10m

$1,417

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 11/22

1 stop20h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/5

2 stops30h 00m

$1,473

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 11/22

1 stop20h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/5

1 stop23h 40m

$1,616

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 6/17

2 stops37h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/1

2 stops33h 25m

$1,853

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 6/17

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/30

1 stop23h 35m

$1,940

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Deals found on 5/29

What is the cheapest day 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 26, 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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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

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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 30, 2024.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,467 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

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
1,467 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,467 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

China Eastern
7.3
Good
484 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,467 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

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 $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,104, but on average you can expect to pay $1,863.

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    Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at $1,940.

  • 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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    Many airlines flying from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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    The Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/29.

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