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Cheapest round-trip
$694
Overall average: $1,065
China Eastern
Wed 11/4Tue 11/24
LAX - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$470
China Eastern
Tue 9/22
LAX - BKI • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Kota Kinabalu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights 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 to Kota Kinabalu

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 24
China Eastern Logo
11:30 am - 12:30 am
LAX
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BKI
21h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 9:05 am
BKI
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LAX
23h 35m
1 stop
$694China Eastern
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 12:30 am
LAX
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BKI
21h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
10:50 pm - 10:05 am
BKI
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LAX
26h 15m
1 stop
$711China Eastern
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 9
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 12:30 am
LAX
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BKI
21h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
10:50 pm - 10:05 am
BKI
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LAX
26h 15m
1 stop
$736China Eastern
Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24
China Eastern Logo
11:30 am - 12:30 am
LAX
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BKI
21h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 9:05 am
BKI
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LAX
23h 35m
1 stop
$742China Eastern
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 10:45 am
LAX
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BKI
27h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 5:50 pm
BKI
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LAX
24h 00m
2 stops
$784Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:30 am
LAX
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BKI
25h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 9:05 am
BKI
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LAX
23h 35m
1 stop
$799Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 17
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 3:20 pm
SFO
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BKI
37h 40m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 7:50 am
BKI
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SFO
27h 50m
1 stop
$1,051Singapore Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31
Etihad Airways Logo
4:25 pm - 10:00 am
BOS
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BKI
53h 35m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
11:35 am - 3:10 pm
BKI
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BOS
39h 35m
2 stops
$1,202Etihad Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 23
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 10:15 pm
IAD
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BKI
43h 05m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
11:00 am - 9:45 am
BKI
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IAD
58h 45m
2 stops
$1,274Etihad Airways
Mon, Dec 21 - Fri, Jan 1
Malaysia Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 9:40 pm
SEA
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BKI
37h 50m
2 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 11:40 am
BKI
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SEA
37h 00m
2 stops
$1,984Malaysia Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kota Kinabalu

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What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kota Kinabalu was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $694 return. The most popular connection is from New York to Kota Kinabalu and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $961 in the last 5 days.

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Expert advice for your flight to Kota Kinabalu

 
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Good to know - Book Cheap Kota Kinabalu Plane Tickets

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$470
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 34% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights to Kota Kinabalu

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FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • Where can I rent a car after landing at Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

    Cars provide a flexible and more convenient way of moving around Kota Kinabalu. It might thus be best if you consider booking your rental car online through Kota Kinabalu International Airport and picking it up immediately after you land. You can find the car rental desks past the baggage claim area. Thrifty, Green Matrix, and Hertz offer courtesy shuttles from the terminal to their off-airport locations.

  • What is the best way to connect from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to the city center?

    The choice of travel from Kinabalu International Airport to the city may depend on your budget, urgency or comfort. There are buses serving this route and departing every 30 minutes. If you miss the bus, you can hop onto Minivan Number 17, which is slightly faster. However, taxis are the most reliable and quickest, as they operate 24/7, and get there in under 15 minutes.

  • Do flights from JKF and BKI accept passengers with pets?

    With several animal relief areas in every terminal at JKF, you won’t have a problem bringing your furry family member on this trip. Those departing via Terminal 4 will find these spaces outside the terminal and post-security on the B Concourse between Gates B31 and B33.

  • Are JKF and BKI accessible to disabled passengers?

    Both the departure and destination airports cater to the needs of disabled travelers and persons with limited mobility. There is a wheelchair service upon request, and all the standard amenities are accessible, including toilets and bathrooms. Lastly, you will find friendly airport agents ready to guide you through the high-traffic areas.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kota Kinabalu was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $694 return. The most popular connection is from New York to Kota Kinabalu and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $961 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Kota Kinabalu Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?

    The city center of Kota Kinabalu is 4 miles from Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • What is the name of Kota Kinabalu’s airport?

    Kota Kinabalu is served by Kota Kinabalu Airport, also commonly referred to as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl. The airport code is BKI.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kota Kinabalu flight deals.
  • Travelers from the United States to Kota Kinabalu use John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) as their main departure port. John F. Kennedy Airport operates the highest frequency of flights from the U.S. to Kota Kinabalu compared to O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which also serve as departure stations to Kota Kinabalu.
  • Suppose you are in Downtown New York and want to connect to John F. Kennedy Airport to in time for your flight to Kota Kinabalu, you will find the train as a cheaper and more convenient option, taking about 51 minutes to get there. For a quicker option, consider taking a taxi which takes about 23 minutes to cover the distance.
  • If you arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) late at night, it might be best if you booked a room at one of the nearby hotels before proceeding to your next destination. Typically, such hotels provide complimentary shuttles to and from the airport to make your movement easier, especially if you have heavy luggage.
  • When booking flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Kota Kinabalu, you will find a wide range of carriers that operate one-stop or two-stop flights along this route. Usually, these layovers are at their hubs. For instance, Malaysia Airlines transits through Kuala Lumpur, while Emirates Airline makes a stopover in Dubai.
  • Those planning to fly with the first flight from John F. Kennedy Airport to Kota Kinabalu should consider relaxing at a nearby hotel. Plan and book a room at TWA Hotel, the online on-site property New York's JFK International Airport.

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