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$924+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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ORD — BKI
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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$924
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Kota Kinabalu
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 5/1312:00 pmORD - BKI
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/206:00 amBKI - ORD
3 stops37h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,055
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 11/2711:45 amORD - BKI
3 stops45h 10mChina Southern
Tue 12/211:55 pmBKI - ORD
2 stops43h 17mChina Southern
Deal found 4/1$1,707
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 11/276:55 pmORD - BKI
2 stops30h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 12/110:00 pmBKI - ORD
2 stops30h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,748
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 5/1310:25 pmORD - BKI
2 stops37h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 5/203:00 pmBKI - ORD
2 stops33h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,749
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Sat 5/1712:20 pmORD - BKI
1 stop22h 15mKorean Air
Fri 5/2312:35 amBKI - ORD
1 stop22h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 4/1$2,015

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ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

12:00 pm-11:55 am

3 stops34h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-6:42 am

3 stops37h 42m

$1,055

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

10:25 pm-12:40 am

2 stops37h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/20

3:00 pm-11:45 am

2 stops33h 45m

$1,749

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

5:51 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops35h 29m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/23

7:20 pm-6:05 am

3 stops47h 45m

$1,950

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

12:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/23

12:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop22h 05m

$2,015

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

7:50 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$924

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

12:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,126

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

12:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$5,744

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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 April 2, 2025.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,748 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
252 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

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

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Illinois.

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