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$954+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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JFK — BKI
Feb 11 — Feb 181
Tue 2/11
Tue 2/18
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Wed 4/232:00 amJFK - BKI
2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/305:50 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops53h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$954
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Tue 3/45:00 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops42h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 3/101:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops34h 28mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/5$1,025
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Fri 4/251:55 pmJFK - BKI
1 stop39h 45mXiamenAir
Thu 5/16:40 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop29h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/6$1,183
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Tue 3/411:40 amJFK - BKI
1 stop23h 55mAsiana Airlines
Mon 3/101:45 amBKI - JFK
1 stop20h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,239
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Wed 4/239:25 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops36h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 4/294:20 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops28h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/6$1,429
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Sun 4/2710:20 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops72h 10mEmirates
Fri 5/211:20 amBKI - JFK
2 stops57h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/6$1,468
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Mon 4/2111:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops25h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 4/284:20 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops28h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/6$1,475
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Mon 3/312:50 amJFK - BKI
1 stop32h 40mKorean Air
Tue 3/1111:40 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop23h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 2/5$1,624
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Thu 4/2410:15 pmJFK - BKI
1 stop25h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 4/2812:05 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops35h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/6$1,864
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Fri 4/251:10 amJFK - BKI
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Fri 5/27:20 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops49h 06mChina Southern
Deal found 2/6$1,877

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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

2:00 am-10:30 am

2 stops44h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/30

5:50 pm-11:00 am

2 stops53h 10m

$954

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/4

5:00 pm-12:30 am

2 stops42h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/10

1:30 am-11:58 pm

2 stops34h 28m

$1,025

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/25

1:55 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop39h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/1

6:40 pm-11:55 am

1 stop29h 15m

$1,183

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/4

11:40 am-12:35 am

1 stop23h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/10

1:45 am-10:40 am

1 stop20h 55m

$1,239

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

9:25 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops36h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 4/29

4:20 pm-9:00 am

2 stops28h 40m

$1,429

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/27

10:20 pm-10:30 am

3 stops72h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/2

11:20 am-8:50 am

2 stops57h 30m

$1,468

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/21

11:20 am-12:40 am

2 stops25h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 4/28

4:20 pm-9:00 am

2 stops28h 40m

$1,475

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/3

12:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/11

11:40 pm-11:00 am

1 stop23h 20m

$1,624

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/24

10:15 pm-11:20 am

1 stop25h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 4/28

12:05 pm-11:10 am

2 stops35h 05m

$1,864

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/25

1:10 am-6:20 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/2

7:20 pm-8:26 am

2 stops49h 06m

$1,877

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Travel insights for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kota Kinabalu

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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 February 6, 2025.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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
8.4
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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
455 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,303 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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
1,314 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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
7.6
Good
88 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,039 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    For a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl per day. 0 airlines have flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip from $1,025. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are XiamenAir, from $1,183, and Asiana Airlines, from $1,239.

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