Which airports can I use when flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu pass through?

Most connecting flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu pass through Hong Kong Intl (HKG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

On the New York to Kota Kinabalu route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 42%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $946 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,624: a $678 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Do I need a passport to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from New York to Kota Kinabalu changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $932 to $7,125. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from New York to Kota Kinabalu looking right now?

One-way fares from New York to Kota Kinabalu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $636, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between New York and Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu is 12 hours ahead of New York (Malaysia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)?

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include: • keddy by Europcar • GREEN MOTION • Europcar • KK Rent A Car • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a New York to Kota Kinabalu flight?

Round-trip flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu range from $984 to $1,292, with an average of $1,055 over the past 12 months. Anything below $984 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Cathay Pacific ($932) and Etihad Airways ($941) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from New York to Kota Kinabalu according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,715. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu which airport offers the shortest layover?

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) had the shortest average connection time for New York to Kota Kinabalu layovers at 842 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Kota Kinabalu

Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28

9:00 am - 12:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

26h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:30 am - 5:45 amBKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

41h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$932Cathay Pacific

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

11:00 pm - 10:15 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

59h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

8:05 am - 8:00 amBKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 55m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$941Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

11:00 pm - 10:15 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

35h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:00 am - 3:05 pmBKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

65h 05m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$941Etihad Airways

Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 12

9:00 am - 12:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

26h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:30 am - 12:00 pmBKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$956Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

11:55 am - 10:00 amEWR Newark-BKI Kota Kinabalu

34h 05m2 stops Tokyo Narita Kuala Lumpur Intl

6:00 pm - 3:55 pmBKI Kota Kinabalu-EWR Newark

34h 55m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Tokyo Narita

$984Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28

9:00 am - 12:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

26h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:30 am - 5:45 amBKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

41h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$989Cathay Pacific

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4

2:40 pm - 12:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

21h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:30 am - 12:00 pmBKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,006Cathay Pacific

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

10:00 pm - 10:15 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

35h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

8:05 am - 8:00 amBKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

60h 55m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,079Etihad Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 2

1:00 am - 10:20 amEWR Newark-BKI Kota Kinabalu

45h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

10:50 pm - 9:30 pmBKI Kota Kinabalu-EWR Newark

35h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,082Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

1:00 am - 12:30 amEWR Newark-BKI Kota Kinabalu

35h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl

1:30 am - 9:30 pmBKI Kota Kinabalu-EWR Newark

33h 00m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Incheon Intl

$1,103Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from New York to Kota Kinabalu

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 30

3:45 pm - 10:15 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

42h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

8:05 am - 4:00 pmBKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

67h 55m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,024Etihad Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 30

1:30 pm - 10:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

32h 30m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:00 am - 6:55 pmBKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 55m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa

$1,262Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 30

2:00 am - 1:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

35h 20m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

4:50 pm - 9:25 amBKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

52h 35m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Manama Bahrain Intl

$1,271Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 30

1:30 am - 10:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

32h 35m3 stops Incheon Intl Ho Chi Minh City Kuala Lumpur Intl

5:15 pm - 4:00 pmBKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 45m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,340Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 30

2:00 am - 1:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

35h 20m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

7:25 am - 8:40 pmBKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 15m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,433Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 30

11:55 pm - 10:00 amEWR Newark-BKI Kota Kinabalu

46h 05m3 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Dubai Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

8:05 am - 9:20 pmBKI Kota Kinabalu-EWR Newark

49h 15m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Dubai Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

$1,569Emirates

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 30

9:25 pm - 11:40 pmEWR Newark-BKI Kota Kinabalu

38h 15m2 stops London Heathrow Kuala Lumpur Intl

5:45 pm - 7:25 pmBKI Kota Kinabalu-EWR Newark

37h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl London Heathrow

$3,548British Airways

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Price, demand and travel trends for New York to Kota Kinabalu flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Round-trip flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu start at $932. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $984 to $1,292. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $932 on Cathay Pacific.

What is the cheapest New York to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

There's little price difference between New York to Kota Kinabalu routes. They average around $1,040 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu, it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 53% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	June
High season	September
Cheapest flight	$492

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 192% increase in price.

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When to book flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York 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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Which airports can I use when flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu?
Flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
Which airports do connecting flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu pass through?
Most connecting flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu pass through Hong Kong Intl (HKG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?
On the New York to Kota Kinabalu route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 42%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $946 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,624: a $678 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
Do I need a passport to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from New York to Kota Kinabalu changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $932 to $7,125. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from New York to Kota Kinabalu looking right now?
One-way fares from New York to Kota Kinabalu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $636, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between New York and Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu is 12 hours ahead of New York (Malaysia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)?
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• keddy by Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• KK Rent A Car
• Hertz
How much should I expect to pay for a New York to Kota Kinabalu flight?
Round-trip flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu range from $984 to $1,292, with an average of $1,055 over the past 12 months. Anything below $984 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $946 - about $678 less than Friday (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York to Kota Kinabalu trip for April. Fares historically average $830 round-trip in that month - typically $2,245 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Airport.
- Hotel N°5
- Megah D'Aru Hotel

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