Kota Kinabalu

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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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on diciembre 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,306
From New York to Kota Kinabalu

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Best flights to Kota Kinabalu
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated diciembre 19, 2024.

sáb. 2/19:30 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops38h 25mQatar Airways
sáb. 2/810:25 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops46h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,306
dom. 2/210:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops35h 50mMalaysia Airlines
dom. 2/94:05 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops35h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,327
dom. 2/29:30 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom. 2/911:20 amBKI - JFK
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,419
sáb. 2/18:15 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops39h 15mChina Eastern
jue. 2/131:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops31h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/17$1,507
sáb. 2/111:45 pmEWR - BKI
3 stops55h 55mEmirates
vie. 2/1411:20 amBKI - EWR
3 stops46h 50mEmirates
Deal found 12/18$1,566
sáb. 2/111:40 amJFK - BKI
1 stop23h 55mAsiana Airlines
jue. 2/131:45 amBKI - JFK
1 stop21h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,659
vie. 1/3112:30 amEWR - BKI
2 stops56h 50mTurkish Airlines
vie. 2/142:40 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops44h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,665
vie. 1/3112:10 amJFK - BKI
1 stop28h 50mChina Southern
jue. 2/133:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops38h 57mChina Southern
Deal found 12/17$2,177
dom. 2/29:35 amEWR - BKI
1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines
dom. 2/98:05 pmBKI - EWR
1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/19$2,922
sáb. 2/110:20 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops57h 20mEmirates
sáb. 2/89:30 pmBKI - JFK
3 stops58h 25mEmirates
Deal found 12/17$1,760
sáb. 2/112:30 amEWR - BKI
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom. 2/910:00 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,768
sáb. 2/110:20 pmJFK - BKI
1 stop24h 10mSingapore Airlines
vie. 2/146:45 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop35h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/18$3,424

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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 2/1

9:30 pm-12:55 am

2 stops38h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 2/8

10:25 pm-8:00 am

2 stops46h 35m

$1,306

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 2/2

10:20 am-11:10 am

2 stops35h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

dom. 2/9

4:05 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$1,327

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 2/2

9:30 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

dom. 2/9

11:20 am-6:55 pm

3 stops44h 35m

$1,419

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 2/1

8:15 pm-12:30 am

2 stops39h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

jue. 2/13

1:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,507

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

sáb. 2/1

11:45 pm-8:40 pm

3 stops55h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 2/14

11:20 am-9:10 pm

3 stops46h 50m

$1,566

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 2/1

11:40 am-12:35 am

1 stop23h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

jue. 2/13

1:45 am-10:00 am

1 stop21h 15m

$1,659

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

vie. 1/31

12:30 am-10:20 pm

2 stops56h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 2/14

2:40 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops44h 55m

$1,665

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 2/1

10:20 pm-8:40 pm

3 stops57h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 2/8

9:30 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops58h 25m

$1,760

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

sáb. 2/1

12:30 am-10:20 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

dom. 2/9

10:00 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops37h 35m

$1,768

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 1/31

12:10 am-6:00 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

jue. 2/13

3:30 am-5:27 am

2 stops38h 57m

$2,177

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Deals found on 12/17

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*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.

Best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu

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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 29 hours 56 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 diciembre 19, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Asiana Airlines and Singapore Airlines 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.
8.3
Very good
477 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

8.3
Very good
477 reviews
8.3
Very good
477 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews
8.3
Very good
477 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

8.1
Very good
1,331 reviews
8.3
Very good
477 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

7.5
Good
3,792 reviews
8.3
Very good
477 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

7.5
Good
92 reviews
8.3
Very good
477 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

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, China Eastern 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 $16, while round-trip flights cost around $16.

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

    A round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around $81, however they can be found for as little as $16.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (20 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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