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$643+ Cheap flights from California to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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LAX — BKI
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) 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 January 21, 2025.

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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 January 21, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/112:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 3/141:30 amBKI - SFO
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/20$643
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 6/2112:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 7/91:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/21$677
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/511:45 amLAX - BKI
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/167:05 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$868
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/910:00 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop28h 00mChina Southern
Sun 2/237:05 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop39h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 1/20$931
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/111:35 amSFO - BKI
2 stops38h 25mChina Southern
Sat 3/157:05 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops64h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 1/21$964
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/67:00 amSJC - BKI
2 stops25h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 3/121:30 amBKI - SJC
2 stops28h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/19$968
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 3/2211:30 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop34h 05mAsiana Airlines
Thu 3/271:45 amBKI - SFO
1 stop24h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,002
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/283:30 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/86:05 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,034
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/19:10 pmLAS - BKI
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1110:00 amBKI - LAS
3 stops35h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,114
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/76:25 amSJC - BKI
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/131:30 amBKI - SJC
2 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,138
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Sat 4/2611:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 6/1212:05 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop24h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,279
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Sat 3/222:10 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops43h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 3/284:05 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops35h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,309

Find flights from California to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 3/14

1:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$643

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sat 6/21

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/9

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$677

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 3/17

12:30 pm-11:10 am

2 stops31h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/23

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$905

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 2/9

10:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/23

7:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop39h 05m

$931

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

11:35 am-6:00 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/15

7:05 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops64h 35m

$964

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC - BKI

SJCBKI

San Jose

Thu 3/6

7:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops25h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/12

1:30 am-2:50 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$968

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sat 3/22

11:30 pm-12:35 am

1 stop34h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/27

1:45 am-11:10 am

1 stop24h 25m

$1,002

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 3/28

3:30 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 4/8

6:05 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,034

Las VegasKota Kinabalu

LAS - BKI

LASBKI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/1

9:10 pm-12:35 am

2 stops35h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/11

10:00 am-6:57 am

3 stops35h 57m

$1,114

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC - BKI

SJCBKI

San Jose

Fri 3/7

6:25 am-9:15 am

3 stops34h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/13

1:30 am-1:54 pm

2 stops27h 24m

$1,138

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Best time to book a flight from California to Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights from California to Kota Kinabalu

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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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Kota Kinabalu, such as Qatar Airways, Korean Air 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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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 $944. China Eastern flights start at $1,813 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $1,895 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from California to Kota Kinabalu is San Francisco - Kota Kinabalu. You may also consider Los Angeles - Kota Kinabalu or Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - 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 2 airlines flying from California to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$747Average$1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,254Average$1,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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