Kota Kinabalu

$1,253+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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— BKI
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,629,791 searches and data was last updated on November 20, 2024.

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$1,253
From New York to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

Wed 12/181:05 amJFK - BKI
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/266:25 amBKI - JFK
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$2,445
Wed 12/1812:30 amEWR - BKI
2 stops50h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/262:40 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops44h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/19$2,731
Wed 12/1812:10 amJFK - BKI
2 stops50h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/264:05 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops39h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/19$3,183
Thu 12/1911:40 amJFK - BKI
1 stop23h 55mAsiana Airlines
Wed 12/251:45 amBKI - JFK
1 stop21h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/19$3,232
Wed 12/1812:30 amEWR - BKI
2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/2612:30 pmBKI - EWR
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$3,584
Thu 12/196:00 amLGA - BKI
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/2611:40 pmBKI - LGA
2 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$4,309
Wed 12/1812:50 amJFK - BKI
1 stop32h 40mKorean Air
Thu 12/2611:40 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop23h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 11/19$5,477
Thu 12/199:35 amEWR - BKI
1 stop68h 30mSingapore Airlines
Thu 12/2612:30 pmBKI - EWR
1 stop30h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/19$7,326
Thu 12/192:55 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops46h 35mChina Southern
Wed 12/253:30 amBKI - JFK
3 stops52h 42mChina Southern
Deal found 11/19$8,580

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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/1

9:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/14

7:20 am-8:00 am

2 stops37h 40m

$1,253

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/31

1:30 am-12:55 am

2 stops34h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/14

7:20 am-8:00 am

2 stops37h 40m

$1,364

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/21

1:05 pm-11:10 am

2 stops33h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/26

7:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop28h 55m

$1,385

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Mon 1/20

12:30 am-12:15 pm

2 stops46h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/26

2:55 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops44h 40m

$1,395

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Tue 1/21

11:35 am-10:40 am

2 stops34h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/26

7:05 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,505

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Sat 2/1

11:45 pm-10:40 am

3 stops69h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/14

11:20 am-9:10 pm

3 stops46h 50m

$1,576

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/1

8:15 pm-12:30 am

2 stops39h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 2/13

1:30 am-8:47 pm

2 stops32h 17m

$1,691

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/1

11:00 pm-10:40 am

2 stops46h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/14

11:20 am-6:55 pm

3 stops68h 35m

$1,777

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/1

10:20 pm-11:30 am

1 stop24h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/14

6:45 pm-11:15 am

2 stops29h 30m

$1,840

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/21

11:40 am-12:35 am

1 stop23h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 1/25

1:45 am-10:00 am

1 stop21h 15m

$1,854

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Kota Kinabalu in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Kota Kinabalu flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Kota Kinabalu flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Kota Kinabalu flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Kota Kinabalu flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Kota Kinabalu. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights to Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Kota Kinabalu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu takes 27 hours 11 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

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 November 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and China Southern to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

8.3
Very good
476 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

7.7
Good
122 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Best Time to Fly to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Lying between the coast and Mount Kinabalu means that rain showers are an almost daily occurrence in the city. However, they are normally short and refreshing.  Temperatures are an average of 82.4 degrees (Fahrenheit) all year round, and the hottest months are April and May. January is the coolest month and also one of the best times to plan a visit to catch the Chinese New Year celebrations. Thanks to stable weather conditions, any time of year is perfect for a vacation in the city, though it is drier in February and March.

Because weather is reasonably stable and the difference between wet and dry season is not marked, flights to the city don’t fluctuate in price much over the course of the year.  School vacations and the Chinese New Year combined with the dry season make the months of January to April slightly more expensive, while the ‘wet season’ from September to the beginning of January tends to be slightly cheaper.

Getting around Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

There are minibus and van services which locals use to get around the town, and these are a budget-friendly option for travelers. Taxis are plentiful, but unlike the airport service, you will need to haggle to agree the fare you want to pay. The city is small and getting around on foot is relatively simple if you’re aware of traffic.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Travelers will need to book flights to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they wish to fly to Kota Kinabalu. The Kota Kinabalu airport is 3.6 mi from the city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have layovers?

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

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost $17, while round-trip flights cost around $36.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around $121, however they can be found for as little as $36.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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