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$530+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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JFK — BKI
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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$530
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Mon 9/1510:40 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops34h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/3011:00 amBKI - JFK
2 stops58h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/10$1,112
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Sun 6/151:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops32h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 6/255:20 amBKI - JFK
2 stops29h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/10$1,224
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Sun 9/141:25 amJFK - BKI
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/305:00 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$1,297
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Mon 9/1510:20 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops47h 40mEmirates
Tue 9/3011:00 amBKI - JFK
2 stops39h 25mEmirates
Deal found 4/10$1,404
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Mon 9/1510:15 pmJFK - BKI
1 stop33h 10mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/3012:15 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop42h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/10$2,193
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Mon 6/161:20 pmJFK - BKI
1 stop22h 15mKorean Air
Fri 6/2012:35 amBKI - JFK
1 stop32h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 4/10$2,290
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Fri 6/131:10 amJFK - BKI
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Sat 6/217:20 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops48h 12mChina Southern
Deal found 4/10$2,418

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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/15

10:40 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/30

11:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops58h 00m

$1,112

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/15

1:20 am-11:40 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 6/24

10:20 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$1,224

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/14

1:25 am-9:30 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/30

5:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$1,297

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/15

10:20 pm-10:00 am

3 stops47h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/30

11:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops39h 25m

$1,404

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/15

10:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/30

12:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop42h 35m

$2,193

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/16

1:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/20

12:35 am-9:00 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$2,290

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/13

1:10 am-6:20 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/21

7:20 pm-7:32 am

2 stops48h 12m

$2,418

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/21

11:10 am-7:25 pm

2 stops44h 15m

$530

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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 11, 2025.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,060 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,060 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,060 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,060 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,060 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,550 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,060 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 $1,224. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from $2,287, and Korean Air, from $2,290.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

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