$907+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu
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— BKI
Oct 8 — Oct 151
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on September 8, 2026.
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/119:00 am -
1 stop26h 35m
Tue 12/151:30 am -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 9/5![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$907
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/710:20 pm -
2 stops35h 55m
Thu 10/228:05 am -
2 stops60h 30m
Deal found 9/7![Etihad Airways logo]()
$945
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/271:05 pm -
2 stops34h 15m
Sat 2/207:05 pm -
2 stops52h 25m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,009
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/210:00 pm -
2 stops35h 15m
Mon 11/911:55 am -
2 stops33h 05m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,025
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/72:55 pm -
1 stop21h 35m
Wed 10/211:15 am -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 9/7![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,037
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/210:55 am -
2 stops34h 05m
Mon 11/97:05 pm -
2 stops57h 10m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,058
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/29:00 am -
1 stop26h 35m
Sun 11/81:30 am -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 9/3![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,106
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/710:20 pm -
2 stops47h 40m
Thu 10/2212:15 pm -
3 stops32h 45m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,115
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/111:05 pm -
2 stops34h 15m
Wed 12/168:05 am -
2 stops39h 25m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,143
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1012:25 am -
2 stops68h 35m
Wed 12/167:05 pm -
2 stops40h 25m
Deal found 9/5![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,208
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1112:25 am -
2 stops44h 35m
Mon 11/1611:00 am -
2 stops48h 30m
Deal found 9/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,228
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2612:25 am -
2 stops44h 35m
Sat 2/206:00 pm -
2 stops41h 30m
Deal found 9/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,238
Best flights to Kota KinabaluDiscover carefully curated flight deals to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 8, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 8, 2026.
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/119:00 am -
1 stop26h 35m
Tue 12/151:30 am -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 9/5![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$907
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/710:20 pm -
2 stops47h 40m
Thu 10/2212:15 pm -
3 stops32h 45m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,115
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/253:00 pm -
2 stops30h 00m
Mon 3/111:00 am -
2 stops58h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,212
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1112:25 am -
2 stops44h 35m
Mon 11/1611:00 am -
2 stops48h 30m
Deal found 9/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,228
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1211:45 pm -
3 stops57h 30m
Mon 11/168:05 am -
3 stops50h 05m
Deal found 9/3![Emirates logo]()
$1,389
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/241:45 am -
1 stop33h 50m
Sun 2/281:30 am -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 9/3![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$932
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/72:55 pm -
1 stop21h 35m
Wed 10/211:15 am -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 9/7![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,037
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1110:00 pm -
2 stops47h 00m
Wed 12/164:05 pm -
3 stops36h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,158
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2612:25 am -
2 stops44h 35m
Sat 2/206:00 pm -
2 stops41h 30m
Deal found 9/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,238
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/129:35 am -
1 stop36h 35m
Mon 11/1612:10 pm -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 9/3![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$2,605
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/29:00 am -
1 stop26h 35m
Sun 11/81:30 am -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 9/3![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,106
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/612:25 am -
2 stops57h 50m
Thu 10/2211:00 am -
2 stops47h 30m
Deal found 9/7![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,268
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/210:00 pm -
2 stops47h 00m
Mon 11/91:05 pm -
3 stops31h 55m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,351
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/41:25 am -
2 stops50h 40m
Mon 11/97:05 pm -
2 stops40h 25m
Deal found 9/7![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,418
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1111:45 pm -
3 stops57h 30m
Wed 12/167:05 pm -
3 stops39h 05m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,604
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/78:45 am -
2 stops26h 45m
Wed 10/2112:30 am -
2 stops43h 06m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,219
Last-minute flights to Kota KinabaluDiscover last-minute flight deals to Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated September 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals to Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated September 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/612:25 am -
2 stops57h 50m
Thu 10/2211:00 am -
2 stops47h 30m
Deal found 9/7![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,268
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/710:20 pm -
2 stops35h 55m
Thu 10/228:05 am -
2 stops60h 30m
Deal found 9/7![Etihad Airways logo]()
$945
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/72:55 pm -
1 stop21h 35m
Wed 10/211:15 am -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 9/7![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,037
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/710:20 pm -
2 stops47h 40m
Thu 10/2212:15 pm -
3 stops32h 45m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,115
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/711:15 am -
2 stops36h 40m
Wed 10/2112:30 am -
1 stop34h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,348
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/711:55 pm -
3 stops34h 20m
Thu 10/228:05 am -
3 stops49h 15m
Deal found 9/7![Emirates logo]()
$1,483
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/78:45 am -
2 stops26h 45m
Wed 10/2112:30 am -
2 stops43h 06m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,219
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/711:20 am -
2 stops25h 20m
Thu 10/227:05 pm -
2 stops32h 05m
Deal found 9/7![Qatar Airways logo]()
$6,785
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/79:35 am -
1 stop46h 10m
Thu 10/2212:15 pm -
1 stop29h 45m
Deal found 9/7![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$10,399
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/75:50 pm -
2 stops41h 50m
Thu 10/225:45 pm -
2 stops32h 10m
Deal found 9/7![British Airways logo]()
$11,578
Find flight deals to Kota Kinabalu
Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 7,457,451 searches and data was last updated on September 8, 2026.
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Locate flights to Kota Kinabalu that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 7,457,451 searches and data was last updated on September 8, 2026.
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New YorkKota Kinabalu
JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
JFKBKI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 11/11
9:00 am-12:35 am
1 stop26h 35m
Kota Kinabalu
Tue 12/15
1:30 am-7:05 pm
1 stop30h 35m
$907
New YorkKota Kinabalu
JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
JFKBKI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 2/24
1:45 am-12:35 am
1 stop33h 50m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 2/28
1:30 am-7:05 pm
1 stop30h 35m
$932
Quickest round-trip
New YorkKota Kinabalu
JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
JFKBKI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 10/7
2:55 pm-12:30 am
1 stop21h 35m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 10/21
1:15 am-1:10 pm
1 stop23h 55m
$1,037
New YorkKota Kinabalu
JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
JFKBKI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 11/2
9:00 am-12:35 am
1 stop26h 35m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 11/8
1:30 am-12:00 pm
1 stop23h 30m
$1,106
New YorkKota Kinabalu
JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
JFKBKI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 10/7
10:20 pm-10:00 am
2 stops47h 40m
Kota Kinabalu
Thu 10/22
12:15 pm-9:00 am
3 stops32h 45m
$1,115
New YorkKota Kinabalu
JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
JFKBKI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 11/11
10:00 pm-10:00 am
2 stops47h 00m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 12/16
4:05 pm-3:05 pm
3 stops36h 00m
$1,158
New YorkKota Kinabalu
JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu
JFKBKI
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 2/25
3:00 pm-10:00 am
2 stops30h 00m
Kota Kinabalu
Mon 3/1
11:00 am-8:00 am
2 stops58h 00m
$1,212
NewarkKota Kinabalu
EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu
EWRBKI
Newark
Wed 11/11
12:25 am-10:00 am
2 stops44h 35m
Kota Kinabalu
Mon 11/16
11:00 am-10:30 pm
2 stops48h 30m
$1,228
NewarkKota Kinabalu
EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu
EWRBKI
Newark
Thu 11/26
12:25 am-10:00 am
2 stops44h 35m
Kota Kinabalu
Sat 2/20
6:00 pm-10:30 pm
2 stops41h 30m
$1,238
NewarkKota Kinabalu
EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu
EWRBKI
Newark
Tue 10/6
12:25 am-10:15 pm
2 stops57h 50m
Kota Kinabalu
Thu 10/22
11:00 am-10:30 pm
2 stops47h 30m
$1,268
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Kota Kinabalu in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Kota Kinabalu flight deals, Cheapflights users have found oojo to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Kota Kinabalu flight deals on Cheapflights and oojo. This is based on searches made for Kota Kinabalu flights over the past month.
- Most trusted provider: oojo is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Kota Kinabalu flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 2 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), oojo has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Kota Kinabalu. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.
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How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?
On average, a flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu takes 30 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?
The most popular airline flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu is Cathay Pacific.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?
The cheapest airline flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu is Cathay Pacific.
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 September 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines to Malaysia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.6
Food
7.8
Entertainment
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SEA - SIN
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.6
Food
7.8
Entertainment
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SEA - SIN
FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu
Best Time to Fly to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Lying between the coast and Mount Kinabalu means that rain showers are an almost daily occurrence in the city. However, they are normally short and refreshing. Temperatures are an average of 82.4 degrees (Fahrenheit) all year round, and the hottest months are April and May. January is the coolest month and also one of the best times to plan a visit to catch the Chinese New Year celebrations. Thanks to stable weather conditions, any time of year is perfect for a vacation in the city, though it is drier in February and March.
Because weather is reasonably stable and the difference between wet and dry season is not marked, flights to the city don’t fluctuate in price much over the course of the year. School vacations and the Chinese New Year combined with the dry season make the months of January to April slightly more expensive, while the ‘wet season’ from September to the beginning of January tends to be slightly cheaper.
Getting around Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
There are minibus and van services which locals use to get around the town, and these are a budget-friendly option for travelers. Taxis are plentiful, but unlike the airport service, you will need to haggle to agree the fare you want to pay. The city is small and getting around on foot is relatively simple if you’re aware of traffic.
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