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$1,144+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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NYC — BKI
Apr 1 — Apr 81
Tue 4/1
Tue 4/8
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 March 27, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Cheapest flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/252:00 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/26:00 amBKI - JFK
3 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,196
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 5/2411:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops25h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 5/317:05 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops32h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/24$1,212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 5/109:00 amEWR - BKI
2 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1812:30 amBKI - EWR
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,254
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2810:20 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops35h 10mEmirates
Thu 5/811:00 amBKI - JFK
2 stops57h 50mEmirates
Deal found 3/24$1,404
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/281:55 pmJFK - BKI
1 stop39h 45mXiamenAir
Thu 5/86:40 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop29h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/24$1,437
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/271:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops34h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 5/811:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops33h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,513
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 8/218:55 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops26h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/212:15 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop42h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,751
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 8/219:30 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops39h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 9/11:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops48h 59mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/26$1,899
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/231:10 amJFK - BKI
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Sat 5/317:20 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops47h 01mChina Southern
Deal found 3/24$2,083
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/219:35 amEWR - BKI
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/212:15 pmBKI - EWR
1 stop29h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/26$2,557
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/259:25 pmEWR - BKI
2 stops38h 15mBritish Airways
Fri 5/25:45 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops32h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$4,912
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2110:00 amLGA - BKI
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/112:35 amBKI - LGA
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$8,413

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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/25

2:00 pm-10:30 am

3 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/2

6:00 am-11:55 am

3 stops41h 55m

$1,196

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/24

11:20 am-12:40 am

2 stops25h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/31

7:05 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$1,212

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Sat 5/10

9:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops49h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/18

12:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,254

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/28

10:20 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops35h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/8

11:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops57h 50m

$1,404

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/28

1:55 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop39h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/8

6:40 pm-11:55 am

1 stop29h 15m

$1,437

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/27

1:20 am-11:40 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/8

11:30 am-9:00 am

2 stops33h 30m

$1,513

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/21

8:55 pm-11:15 am

2 stops26h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/2

12:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop42h 35m

$1,751

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/21

9:30 pm-12:30 am

2 stops39h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/1

1:30 am-2:29 pm

2 stops48h 59m

$1,899

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/23

1:10 am-6:20 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/31

7:20 pm-6:21 am

2 stops47h 01m

$2,083

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Thu 8/21

9:35 am-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/2

12:15 pm-6:00 am

1 stop29h 45m

$2,557

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Kota Kinabalu in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Kota Kinabalu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Kota Kinabalu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Kota Kinabalu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu

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 March 27, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,712 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from New York. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways ($1,212), Singapore Airlines ($2,983), and British Airways ($4,912) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kota Kinabalu, New York LaGuardia - Kota Kinabalu or Newark - Kota Kinabalu when deciding on the best route from New York to Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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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