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$653 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu (LAX-BKI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

Thu, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 3
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 12:30 amLAX-BKI
21h 00m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 10:05 amBKI-LAX
23h 35m1 stop
$653China Eastern
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Mon, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 10
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12:45 pm - 10:00 amLAX-BKI
30h 15m2 stops
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10:00 pm - 9:50 amBKI-LAX
27h 50m2 stops
Sat, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 8
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1:10 pm - 10:00 amLAX-BKI
29h 50m2 stops
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7:00 am - 6:45 pmBKI-LAX
26h 45m2 stops
Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 4
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1:10 pm - 12:30 pmLAX-BKI
32h 20m2 stops
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7:00 am - 6:45 pmBKI-LAX
26h 45m2 stops
Sat, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 19
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 12:30 amLAX-BKI
21h 00m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 10:05 amBKI-LAX
23h 35m1 stop
$816China Eastern
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Thu, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 3
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12:30 pm - 12:40 amLAX-BKI
45h 10m2 stops
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1:30 am - 10:05 amBKI-LAX
23h 35m1 stop
Sat, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 7
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 12:30 amLAX-BKI
21h 00m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 10:05 amBKI-LAX
23h 35m1 stop
$836China Eastern
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Mon, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 10
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 7:25 pmLAX-BKI
28h 45m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 7:55 pmBKI-LAX
24h 05m1 stop
$1,021Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 10
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 7:25 pmLAX-BKI
28h 45m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 10:55 amBKI-LAX
39h 05m2 stops
$1,034Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 14
China Southern Logo
10:00 pm - 6:00 pmLAX-BKI
28h 00m1 stop
China Southern Logo
7:05 pm - 6:10 pmBKI-LAX
39h 05m1 stop
$1,043China Southern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu is April, where tickets cost $697 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,905 and $1,402 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$653
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 42% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu was $6,825 for a one-way ticket and $653 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu, Singapore Airlines or China Eastern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu are Singapore Airlines and China Eastern. With an average price for the route of $1,307 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. China Eastern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $778 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and BKI can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Asiana AirlinesOverall score based on 467 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.6Crew
8.4Boarding
8.0Food
7.7Entertainment
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The aircraft was massive (A-380) and became crowded with 400+ passengers on board.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jul 2025ICN - JFK
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The aircraft was massive (A-380) and became crowded with 400+ passengers on board.

My luggage didn’t arrive with my flight. Flight was delayed by nearly 2 hours while we sat on the plane and I almost missed my connecting flight and subsequently missed the last train from the airport so it took me another 2 hours to get to my destination after arriving, Crew skipped me several times when offering beverages, and I couldn’t get their attention at times because they wouldn’t even make eye contact with me. They didn’t give me a form for disembarking so I had to go to the back of the line after waiting an eternity for immigration. Paid for on flight wi- fi that didn’t work for most of the flight.

Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

Coming back to America was a peaceful flight everyone and everything was perfect

The staff was courteous and the flight was very smooth. It was so nice to see the captain greeting the passengers at the end of the flights.

The beefsteak on the lunch menu was excellent! I usually do not eat airplane food. I loved it.

Flight was too cold. I wore a regular cotton tee and it wasn’t enough. It was a night time flight so I would have thought a blanket would be provided to passengers. A 4 hour flight and no options for a meal? I flew Asiana the next day from Seoul to Manilla. Same duration, 4 hours. They give everyone a pillow and blanket and serve a meal. Why is United so cheap and holding back meals and amenities? Also, they promote too much gay stuff and DEI in their advertisements. Please be mindful of other beliefs and don’t shove your gay ideology down my throat.

Staff always with a smile and very helpful with my mom who has mobility issues.

It was amazing. I was not expecting the phenomenal customer service Asiana provides.

The seats felt very small. We were supplied with pillows and blankets, which was nice. Lots of noise from the bathroom, plus exterior noise. Made it hard to hear the entertainment system, even using my own noise-cancelling headphones. The food was really bad. I generally request a vegetarian meal and one was supplied, but the pasta was cold and hard and there was nothing pleasant about it. Drinks were very limited. All I wanted was water, and on a 4 hour flight, I was given 2 cups of about 3 ounces each.

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

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