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$430+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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LAX — BKI
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$668
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$437
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,099
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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 February 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 4/2512:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 5/141:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/20$668
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Sun 4/612:30 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/191:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$948
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Sun 4/611:50 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Sun 4/207:20 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop39h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 2/19$994
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Thu 4/2411:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/1512:05 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop24h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,150
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Tue 4/84:20 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops35h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 4/2010:20 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops30h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,564

Find flights from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 February 20, 2025.

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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

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$668

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 4/6

12:30 pm-10:45 am

2 stops31h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/19

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$948

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 4/6

11:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/20

7:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$994

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Thu 4/24

11:40 pm-11:20 am

1 stop20h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/15

12:05 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$1,150

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

4:20 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops35h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/20

10:20 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,564

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 4/6

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

$430

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

11:55 pm-1:55 am

2 stops35h 00m

$437

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 6/8

2:30 pm-11:20 am

2 stops29h 50m

$891

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 6/3

12:25 am-6:20 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$975

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sat 6/7

11:45 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$1,101

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Deals found on 2/20

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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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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
1,301 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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
3,613 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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
7.4
Good
266 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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

Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
878 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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 Irvine 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 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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $493. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and Malaysia Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu for a low price.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$690Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,254Average$1,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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