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$758+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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LAX — BKI
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$758
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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$697
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 5/510:45 amLAX - BKI
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/37:00 amBKI - LAX
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$758
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Fri 4/2512:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 5/1412:05 amBKI - LAX
1 stop25h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/14$836
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/511:50 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Tue 6/37:20 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop39h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 4/13$1,013
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Tue 9/911:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop54h 20mSingapore Airlines
Fri 9/1910:00 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop38h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,195
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Tue 4/2212:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop20h 05mKorean Air
Tue 5/2012:35 amBKI - LAX
1 stop24h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 4/15$1,354
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Thu 12/1811:20 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops32h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 12/265:20 amBKI - LAX
2 stops31h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,920

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

10:45 am-2:30 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 6/3

7:00 am-6:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$758

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 4/25

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/14

12:05 am-10:05 am

1 stop25h 00m

$836

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

11:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 6/3

7:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$1,013

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 7/6

2:20 pm-11:15 am

2 stops29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/12

12:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$1,249

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 4/22

12:30 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/20

12:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,354

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Deals found on 4/14

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 April 15, 2025.

When flying from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 15, 2025.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,063 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

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
1,063 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,063 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,063 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,063 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
143 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,063 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

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 Irvine?

    For a flight from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu, you will be flying into Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Kota Kinabalu is the only Kota Kinabalu airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. 2 airlines have flights to Kota Kinabalu from Irvine on a regular basis.

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

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

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$667Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,254Average$1,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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