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Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from $1,064

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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May 10 — May 171
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 5, 2024.

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$1,796

Round-trip from

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

Saturday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 38%.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles average $1,407. You can even find prices in March for less than $1,407, as users have found deals to Kota Kinabalu from as low as $883. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 67%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu (LAX - BKI)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 48% on airfare.

Cheap China Eastern flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Eastern for the route between Los Angeles 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 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Sat 6/812:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 6/141:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/4$2,098
Mon 6/312:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 6/91:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/4$2,105
Thu 6/2012:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 7/71:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/5$2,442

Cheap Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Los Angeles 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 2,719,943 searches. Prices were last updated on May 5, 2024.
Sun 6/3011:55 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/166:00 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,510
Mon 6/39:00 pmLAX - BKI
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/106:35 pmBKI - LAX
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,602
Sun 6/3012:35 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/166:55 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,623
Mon 6/39:00 pmLAX - BKI
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/106:05 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,636
Mon 6/39:00 pmLAX - BKI
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/912:30 amBKI - LAX
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,715
Sat 6/291:15 amLAX - BKI
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/161:00 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,726
Mon 6/34:20 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/105:20 amBKI - LAX
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,776
Sun 6/3012:35 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/166:10 amBKI - LAX
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,821
Mon 6/32:25 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/106:05 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,832

Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Sun 10/2712:50 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/175:20 amBKI - LAX
2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,064
Sat 10/2612:20 amLAX - BKI
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1710:00 amBKI - LAX
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,145
Wed 10/1611:50 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Sun 10/207:20 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop39h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 5/3$1,243
Thu 9/51:15 amLAX - BKI
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/221:00 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,298
Sat 10/2612:20 amLAX - BKI
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/171:00 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,299
Wed 10/164:20 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops37h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 10/209:45 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops48h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,414
Fri 9/64:20 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops28h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 9/229:45 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops32h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,469
Sun 6/3011:55 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/166:00 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,510
Tue 10/1512:30 amLAX - BKI
2 stops29h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 10/209:45 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops32h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,557

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles

Search for one-way flight options from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Wed 7/106:05 pmLAX - BKI
3 stops55h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,664
Wed 7/1011:00 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,959
Tue 7/91:20 amLAX - BKI
3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$3,701
Wed 7/1012:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$3,753
Tue 7/91:25 amLAX - BKI
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$3,778
Tue 7/912:35 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$4,271

Find flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.

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$1,510 - $2,442

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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 6/30

2 stops30h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/16

2 stops33h 10m

$1,510

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 6/3

3 stops30h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 6/10

3 stops28h 55m

$1,602

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 6/30

1 stop21h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/16

2 stops28h 05m

$1,623

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 6/3

3 stops30h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 6/10

2 stops29h 25m

$1,636

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 6/3

3 stops30h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/9

2 stops23h 00m

$1,715

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sat 6/29

2 stops26h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/16

2 stops23h 55m

$1,726

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sat 6/8

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/14

1 stop23h 35m

$2,098

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 6/3

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/9

1 stop23h 35m

$2,105

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Thu 6/20

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/7

1 stop23h 35m

$2,442

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu is currently $3,521 while a round-trip flight costs $1,829. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKI

Temperature

78.8 - 80.6 °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 May 5, 2024.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
535 reviews
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Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

China Eastern
7.2
Good
535 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
535 reviews
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Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,510, but on average you can expect to pay $1,859.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at $2,098.

  • What does LAX 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 Los Angeles Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LAX to BKI flight.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Los Angeles 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.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flight deals updated?

    The Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/5.

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