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$405+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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LAX — BKI
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Irvine (IR9) 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 November 21, 2024.

Round-trip from

$818
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$554
(KAYAK)
From Irvine to Kota Kinabalu
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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 November 21, 2024.

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Mon 12/911:30 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 12/151:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/21$818
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/99:30 amLAX - BKI
2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/166:05 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$894
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Tue 12/247:20 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops37h 15mAsiana Airlines
Mon 12/301:45 amBKI - LAX
1 stop22h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/21$2,633

Find flights from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 12/9

11:30 am-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 12/15

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$818

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 12/9

9:30 am-12:30 am

2 stops47h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/16

6:05 pm-7:20 am

1 stop29h 15m

$894

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 2/9

10:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop34h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 2/22

3:30 am-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$930

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 1/22

3:10 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 2/15

4:05 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$1,374

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 1/27

11:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop33h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/14

1:45 am-2:50 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$1,388

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 1/26

3:10 pm-12:55 am

2 stops41h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/10

6:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$1,506

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 1/20

12:45 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 2/15

12:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,639

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sat 1/25

9:35 am-6:30 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$405

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 1/26

11:30 am-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

$781

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 1/28

11:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop33h 35m

$841

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Deals found on 11/21

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Travel insights for flights from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu

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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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
476 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
476 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
476 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

China Southern
7.7
Good
122 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
476 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,829 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
476 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

China Eastern
6.9
Okay
219 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
476 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Related info for your journey

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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?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$808Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,254Average$1,961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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