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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from $942

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 6/13. 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 San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 June 6, 2024.

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,029

Round-trip from

$915
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

Leaving on a Saturday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 28% on the overall cost on flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Kota Kinabalu from San Francisco. Prices for February average $1,618 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $915. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 87% on your journey compared to booking in June

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to BKI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Tue 7/1612:50 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/246:00 amBKI - SFO
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,396
Wed 7/173:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/2411:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,397
Wed 7/311:25 amSFO - BKI
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/239:30 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,479
Tue 7/161:05 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/2411:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,491
Wed 7/171:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/246:00 amBKI - SFO
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,504
Wed 7/175:53 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops38h 02mChina Southern
Wed 7/2411:55 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops35h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5$1,574
Thu 7/412:10 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/119:30 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,649
Tue 7/161:25 amSFO - BKI
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/247:00 amBKI - SFO
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,673
Wed 7/312:10 amSFO - BKI
3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1111:20 amBKI - SFO
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,681

San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Thu 10/1012:15 amSFO - BKI
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/312:40 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,054
Fri 10/111:00 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/317:20 amBKI - SFO
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,148
Thu 8/11:25 amSFO - BKI
2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/219:30 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,235
Thu 10/1012:50 amSFO - BKI
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/316:10 amBKI - SFO
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,240
Thu 10/1012:50 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/316:10 amBKI - SFO
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,246
Fri 10/1111:30 amSFO - BKI
1 stop40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/311:00 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,361
Thu 8/11:00 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/239:30 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,372
Tue 7/1612:50 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/246:00 amBKI - SFO
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,396
Wed 7/173:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/2411:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,397

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Thu 6/137:50 amSFO - BKI
3 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$942
Tue 6/117:50 amSFO - BKI
3 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$947
Thu 6/1310:15 amSFO - BKI
2 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$991
Fri 6/1410:15 amSFO - BKI
3 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$994
Sat 6/157:50 amSFO - BKI
3 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$999
Thu 6/1312:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/5$1,122
Wed 6/127:50 amSFO - BKI
3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,126
Tue 6/116:30 amSFO - BKI
2 stops27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/5$1,130
Wed 6/126:30 amSFO - BKI
2 stops27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/5$1,131

Find flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

$1,054 - $1,806

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 10/10

2 stops25h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/31

2 stops22h 35m

$1,054

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 10/11

2 stops40h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/31

2 stops27h 20m

$1,148

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

2 stops42h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 8/21

2 stops37h 55m

$1,235

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 10/10

2 stops33h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/31

1 stop28h 05m

$1,240

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 10/10

1 stop21h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/31

1 stop28h 05m

$1,246

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 10/11

1 stop40h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/31

2 stops21h 35m

$1,361

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 10/11

1 stop40h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/31

1 stop20h 50m

$1,512

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 7/17

2 stops38h 02m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/24

2 stops35h 20m

$1,574

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 7/4

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/10

2 stops32h 34m

$1,806

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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on April 7, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 San Francisco 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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 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 June 6, 2024.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Our flight was changed a couple of times. It was a choas just to a boarding pass!! Boarding was not better!

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Our flight was changed a couple of times. It was a choas just to a boarding pass!! Boarding was not better!

Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,418 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Our flight was changed a couple of times. It was a choas just to a boarding pass!! Boarding was not better!

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,312 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Our flight was changed a couple of times. It was a choas just to a boarding pass!! Boarding was not better!

China Eastern
7.3
Good
465 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Our flight was changed a couple of times. It was a choas just to a boarding pass!! Boarding was not better!

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,054, but on average you can expect to pay $1,432.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,512 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and China Eastern, starting at $1,574 and $1,806 round-trip. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 6% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    $1,122 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $1,752 and $2,473, respectively.

  • What does SFO 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 San Francisco Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SFO to BKI flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco 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.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

    When booking a flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu, you may want to consider flying on Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines or Turkish Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$762Average$1,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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