Kota Kinabalu

$941+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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SJC — BKI
Jan 18 — Jan 251
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Wed 2/267:00 amSJC - BKI
2 stops25h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 3/41:30 amBKI - SJC
2 stops27h 23mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/12$941
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Wed 2/266:25 amSJC - BKI
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/511:40 pmBKI - SJC
2 stops30h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,269
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/268:12 amSJC - BKI
3 stops39h 08mQatar Airways
Wed 3/57:05 pmBKI - SJC
3 stops39h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/12$1,617
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Sat 1/255:02 pmSJC - BKI
2 stops41h 28mChina Southern
Thu 1/303:30 amBKI - SJC
2 stops35h 11mChina Southern
Deal found 1/12$2,932

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San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC - BKI

SJCBKI

San Jose

Wed 2/26

7:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops25h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/4

1:30 am-12:53 pm

2 stops27h 23m

$941

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC - BKI

SJCBKI

San Jose

Wed 2/26

6:25 am-10:40 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/5

11:40 pm-1:43 pm

2 stops30h 03m

$1,269

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC - BKI

SJCBKI

San Jose

Wed 2/26

8:12 am-3:20 pm

3 stops39h 08m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/5

7:05 pm-6:15 pm

3 stops39h 10m

$1,617

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC - BKI

SJCBKI

San Jose

Sat 1/25

5:02 pm-2:30 am

2 stops41h 28m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/30

3:30 am-10:41 pm

2 stops35h 11m

$2,932

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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 January 13, 2025.
7.5
Good
3,750 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

7.5
Good
3,750 reviews
7.5
Good
3,750 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

7.4
Good
85 reviews
7.5
Good
3,750 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

6.9
Okay
133 reviews
7.5
Good
3,750 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

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