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$643+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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SFO — BKI
1月 26 — 2月 21
週日 1/26
週日 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 1月 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$643
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,316
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1月 21, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
週六 3/112:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
週五 3/141:30 amBKI - SFO
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/21$643
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
週六 3/111:35 amSFO - BKI
2 stops38h 25mChina Southern
週六 3/157:05 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops64h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 1/21$964
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
週六 3/2211:30 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop34h 05mAsiana Airlines
週四 3/271:45 amBKI - SFO
1 stop24h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,002
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
週五 3/283:30 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
週二 4/86:05 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,034
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
週六 3/222:10 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops43h 45mTurkish Airlines
週五 3/284:05 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops35h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,309
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
週一 3/39:40 amSFO - BKI
1 stop41h 25mSingapore Airlines
週五 4/259:35 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop27h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,488

Find flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 1月 21, 2025.

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San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

週六 3/1

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

週五 3/14

1:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$643

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

週六 3/1

11:35 am-6:00 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

週六 3/15

7:05 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops64h 35m

$964

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

週六 3/22

11:30 pm-12:35 am

1 stop34h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

週四 3/27

1:45 am-11:10 am

1 stop24h 25m

$1,002

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

週五 3/28

3:30 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

週二 4/8

6:05 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,034

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

週六 3/22

2:10 pm-12:55 am

2 stops43h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

週五 3/28

4:05 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,309

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

週一 3/3

9:40 am-7:05 pm

1 stop41h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

週五 4/25

9:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop27h 05m

$1,488

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

週四 6/19

12:55 am-10:55 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$944

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

週五 6/20

11:30 am-7:10 pm

1 stop40h 40m

$1,955

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

週四 6/19

12:35 am-12:40 am

3 stops33h 05m

$2,336

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 San Francisco-Kota Kinabalu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Kota Kinabalu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Kota Kinabalu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 1月 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 1月 21, 2025.
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

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
466 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $643 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and Asiana Airlines, starting at $964 and $1,002 round-trip. Users have found that China Eastern is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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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