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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from $1,261

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CHI — BKI
May 12 — May 191
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 22% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu (CHI - BKI)?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Turkish Airlines for the route between Chicago and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Turkish Airlines flights we've come across from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Thu 6/2711:25 amORD - BKI
2 stops35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/37:05 pmBKI - ORD
2 stops59h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,501
Sat 6/18:30 pmORD - BKI
2 stops37h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 6/85:45 pmBKI - ORD
2 stops28h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,937

Cheap China Southern flights from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Southern for the route between Chicago and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available China Southern flights departing from Chicago and landing in Kota Kinabalu. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Wed 8/146:24 pmORD - BKI
2 stops34h 56mChina Southern
Wed 9/47:20 pmBKI - ORD
3 stops47h 53mChina Southern
Deal found 5/5$1,790
Mon 7/155:03 pmORD - BKI
2 stops36h 17mChina Southern
Sun 7/217:20 pmBKI - ORD
3 stops47h 44mChina Southern
Deal found 5/5$2,235
Mon 7/155:05 pmORD - BKI
3 stops36h 15mChina Southern
Sun 7/217:20 pmBKI - ORD
3 stops47h 44mChina Southern
Deal found 5/5$2,560

Cheap Chicago to Kota Kinabalu flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Prices were last updated on May 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 6/2711:25 amORD - BKI
2 stops35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/37:05 pmBKI - ORD
2 stops59h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,501
Sat 6/18:30 pmORD - BKI
2 stops37h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 6/85:45 pmBKI - ORD
2 stops28h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,937
Sat 6/15:55 pmORD - BKI
2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/89:35 amBKI - ORD
1 stop41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,183
Sat 6/18:30 pmORD - BKI
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/81:05 pmBKI - ORD
3 stops28h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,217
Thu 6/278:16 amORD - BKI
3 stops37h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/37:05 pmBKI - ORD
3 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,250
Fri 5/3112:30 amORD - BKI
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/89:30 pmBKI - ORD
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,307
Fri 5/3112:30 amORD - BKI
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/712:30 amBKI - ORD
2 stops40h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,574
Fri 5/3112:30 amORD - BKI
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/810:40 pmBKI - ORD
2 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,644
Wed 6/2612:30 amORD - BKI
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/35:20 amBKI - ORD
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,659

Chicago to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 10/257:40 pmORD - BKI
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/910:00 pmBKI - ORD
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,261
Wed 8/145:45 pmORD - BKI
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/47:00 amBKI - ORD
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,401
Thu 6/2711:25 amORD - BKI
2 stops35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/37:05 pmBKI - ORD
2 stops59h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,501
Tue 8/1312:30 amORD - BKI
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/47:00 amBKI - ORD
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,525
Thu 10/2412:30 amORD - BKI
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/910:00 pmBKI - ORD
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,747
Mon 7/157:40 pmORD - BKI
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/215:45 pmBKI - ORD
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,772
Sun 7/1412:30 amORD - BKI
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/217:00 amBKI - ORD
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,780
Wed 8/146:24 pmORD - BKI
2 stops34h 56mChina Southern
Wed 9/47:20 pmBKI - ORD
3 stops47h 53mChina Southern
Deal found 5/5$1,790
Fri 10/258:20 amORD - BKI
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/97:05 pmBKI - ORD
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,869

Find flights from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.

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Chicago O'Hare IntlKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/25

2 stops27h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 11/9

2 stops31h 10m

$1,261

Chicago O'Hare IntlKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/14

2 stops29h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/4

2 stops38h 40m

$1,401

Chicago O'Hare IntlKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/27

2 stops35h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/3

2 stops59h 40m

$1,501

Chicago O'Hare IntlKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/13

2 stops31h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/4

2 stops26h 45m

$1,525

Chicago O'Hare IntlKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/24

2 stops31h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 11/9

2 stops31h 10m

$1,540

Chicago O'Hare IntlKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/24

2 stops31h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 11/9

2 stops35h 45m

$1,747

Chicago O'Hare IntlKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/14

2 stops34h 56m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/4

3 stops47h 53m

$1,790

Chicago O'Hare IntlKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/1

2 stops37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/8

2 stops28h 55m

$1,937

Chicago O'Hare IntlKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/15

2 stops36h 17m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/21

3 stops47h 44m

$2,235

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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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 May 7, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and China Southern from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.5
Good
3,711 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Maybe the plane was an older one... there was less room than I remember. Certainly less room that Qatar or Emirates. But food was ok. I have flown Turkish Air a few times before and thought I liked the flights better. So maybe it was just me.

Turkish Airlines
7.5
Good
3,711 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.5
Good
3,711 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Maybe the plane was an older one... there was less room than I remember. Certainly less room that Qatar or Emirates. But food was ok. I have flown Turkish Air a few times before and thought I liked the flights better. So maybe it was just me.

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

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Kota Kinabalu is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 0 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,261, but on average you can expect to pay $1,946.

  • What does ORD to BKI mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a ORD to BKI flight. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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