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$569+ Cheap flights from the United States to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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LAX — BKI
Feb 10 — Feb 171
Mon 2/10
Mon 2/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from USA to Kota Kinabalu
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Fri 4/2512:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 5/141:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/4$690
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Mon 4/1412:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 5/111:30 amBKI - SFO
1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/4$714
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Mon 5/1910:45 amLAX - BKI
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/237:00 amBKI - LAX
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$874
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Mon 4/1412:35 amSFO - BKI
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/106:00 amBKI - SFO
2 stops54h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$894
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Sat 3/111:35 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop26h 25mChina Southern
Sat 3/157:05 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops64h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 2/5$916
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Sat 3/2211:00 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop28h 00mChina Southern
Sat 3/297:05 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop39h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 2/5$922
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Tue 2/257:10 amSEA - BKI
2 stops25h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 3/31:30 amBKI - SEA
2 stops29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/4$939
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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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Tue 3/181:10 amSEA - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/266:05 amBKI - SEA
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,057
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Tue 4/86:50 amBNA - BKI
2 stops28h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 4/191:30 amBKI - BNA
2 stops30h 33mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/4$1,097
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Tue 4/17:40 pmORD - BKI
2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 4/1210:20 pmBKI - ORD
2 stops54h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,174
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Wed 3/191:45 pmSEA - BKI
1 stop19h 50mAsiana Airlines
Tue 3/2512:40 amBKI - SEA
1 stop26h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,197

Find flights from USA to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 February 5, 2025.

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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 4/25

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/14

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$690

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/11

1:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

$714

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

10:45 am-10:30 am

2 stops32h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/23

7:00 am-6:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$874

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

12:35 am-4:10 am

1 stop36h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-9:00 pm

2 stops54h 00m

$894

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

11:35 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/15

7:05 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops64h 35m

$916

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sat 3/22

11:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/29

7:05 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop39h 35m

$922

SeattleKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/25

7:10 am-12:30 am

2 stops25h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/3

1:30 am-3:00 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$939

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

SeattleKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/18

1:10 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/26

6:05 am-7:10 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,057

NashvilleKota Kinabalu

BNA - BKI

BNABKI

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/8

6:50 am-12:30 am

2 stops28h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/19

1:30 am-7:03 pm

2 stops30h 33m

$1,097

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Travel insights for flights from USA to Kota Kinabalu

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

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 February 5, 2025.

When flying from USA to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 5, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Emirates from USA to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

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
1,037 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

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
453 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

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
3,307 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

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
1,315 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

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.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,702 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from United States?

    If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from United States, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Kota Kinabalu.

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

    The most popular flight routes from USA to Kota Kinabalu are San Francisco - Kota Kinabalu, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kota Kinabalu and Salt Lake City - Kota Kinabalu.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on USA 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 USA to Kota Kinabalu?

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Top 2 airlines flying from USA to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from USA to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 5, 2025.
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China EasternCheapest$699Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,254Average$1,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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