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$479+ Cheap flights from California to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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LAX — BKI
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kota Kinabalu

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Round-trip from

$668
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$479
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$747
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Cheapest flights from California to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2112:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 5/191:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/27$668
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2112:35 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/207:00 amBKI - LAX
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$736
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2112:20 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/137:00 amBKI - SFO
2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$795
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2112:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 5/121:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops31h 18mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/27$912
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/238:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop33h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 5/2012:15 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop24h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,033
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/86:15 amSJC - BKI
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/101:30 amBKI - SJC
2 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,063
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1212:35 amSFO - BKI
2 stops26h 45mChina Southern
Wed 5/287:20 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops40h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 3/27$1,105
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/136:29 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops25h 46mAir Canada
Fri 5/3010:00 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops50h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$1,165
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/203:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops41h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 4/305:20 amBKI - SFO
2 stops47h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,356
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Wed 4/911:50 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Thu 4/177:20 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop39h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 3/27$1,421
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/183:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops41h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 5/310:20 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops54h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,427
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/94:20 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops51h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 4/187:05 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops33h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,474

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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California

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Kota Kinabalu

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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 4/21

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5/19

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$668

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 4/21

12:35 pm-10:00 am

2 stops30h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/20

7:00 am-6:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$736

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:20 pm-10:00 am

2 stops30h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-9:25 am

2 stops41h 25m

$795

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5/12

1:30 am-5:48 pm

2 stops31h 18m

$912

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

8:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/20

12:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$1,033

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC - BKI

SJCBKI

San Jose

Tue 4/8

6:15 am-12:30 am

2 stops27h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/10

1:30 am-6:48 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$1,063

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

12:35 am-6:20 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/28

7:20 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops40h 10m

$1,105

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

6:29 pm-11:15 am

2 stops25h 46m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/30

10:00 pm-9:25 am

2 stops50h 25m

$1,165

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

3:55 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/4

10:20 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops54h 15m

$1,356

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

11:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/17

7:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$1,421

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Kota Kinabalu

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

Find hourly flight availability from California to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

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 March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Kota Kinabalu, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and China Southern. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
251 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from California to Kota Kinabalu, you will be flying into Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Malaysia Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,008. China Southern flights start at $1,378 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $1,700 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Kota Kinabalu?

    The most popular route from California to Kota Kinabalu is Los Angeles - Kota Kinabalu. You may also consider San Francisco - Kota Kinabalu or Santa Rosa Sonoma County - Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$667Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$990Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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