$893+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flights to Kota KinabaluExplore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
New YorkKota Kinabalu
JFK - BKI
JFKBKI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 7/26
12:00 pm-12:30 am
2 stops48h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Sat 8/23
9:30 am-9:00 am
2 stops35h 30m
New YorkKota Kinabalu
JFK - BKI
JFKBKI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 7/28
1:20 am-9:35 pm
2 stops32h 15m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 8/20
5:20 am-10:30 pm
2 stops29h 10m
New YorkKota Kinabalu
JFK - BKI
JFKBKI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 7/15
8:55 pm-11:20 am
2 stops26h 25m
Kota Kinabalu
Fri 7/25
9:35 pm-11:10 am
2 stops73h 35m
New YorkKota Kinabalu
JFK - BKI
JFKBKI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 7/22
9:30 pm-12:30 am
2 stops39h 00m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 8/20
1:30 am-12:54 am
2 stops35h 24m
New YorkKota Kinabalu
JFK - BKI
JFKBKI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 7/21
4:00 pm-6:20 pm
3 stops38h 20m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 8/20
7:20 pm-10:00 pm
3 stops62h 40m
New YorkKota Kinabalu
JFK - BKI
JFKBKI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 6/11
1:55 am-5:00 pm
2 stops27h 05m
New YorkKota Kinabalu
JFK - BKI
JFKBKI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 6/12
10:15 pm-11:20 am
1 stop25h 05m
New YorkKota Kinabalu
JFK - BKI
JFKBKI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 6/12
3:59 pm-6:20 pm
3 stops38h 21m
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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 February.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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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How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?
On average, a flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu takes 28 hours 43 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).
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.