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Cheap flights from New York (NYC) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from $772

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/27. 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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Cheap flight deals from New York to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 7, 2024.

Round-trip from

$915
From New York (NYC) to Kota Kinabalu
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Flying to your destination on a Tuesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Kota Kinabalu. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu (NYC - BKI)?

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Kota Kinabalu in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Turkish Airlines for the route between New York 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.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Turkish Airlines flights heading from New York to Kota Kinabalu. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Tue 8/612:25 amEWR - BKI
2 stops35h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 8/167:05 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops39h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,050
Tue 7/27:25 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops34h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/163:00 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$2,073

Cheap Malaysia Airlines flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Malaysia Airlines for the route between New York 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.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Malaysia Airlines flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Sun 10/1311:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops35h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 10/197:05 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops32h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,198
Sat 9/211:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops34h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 9/253:00 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops30h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,222
Tue 8/61:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops35h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 8/164:20 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops35h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,978
Tue 8/61:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops35h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 8/169:50 amBKI - JFK
2 stops41h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/5$2,002
Mon 7/11:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops33h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 7/165:20 amBKI - JFK
2 stops29h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/5$2,561

New York to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between New York 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 New York to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 9/211:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops34h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 9/255:20 amBKI - JFK
2 stops29h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,222
Tue 6/411:45 amEWR - BKI
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/117:05 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,788
Mon 6/312:05 amEWR - BKI
2 stops34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/115:45 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops40h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,885
Wed 8/710:00 amJFK - BKI
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/1610:25 pmBKI - JFK
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,952
Tue 8/61:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops35h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 8/164:20 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops35h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,978
Mon 7/112:05 amEWR - BKI
2 stops51h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/163:00 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops43h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$2,012
Tue 8/612:25 amEWR - BKI
2 stops35h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 8/167:05 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops39h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,050
Tue 8/61:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/1610:25 pmBKI - JFK
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,060
Tue 7/211:45 amEWR - BKI
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/169:30 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$2,233

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York

Search for one-way flight options from New York 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 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from New York to Kota Kinabalu. For those needing a return trip from New York, there is a search form available above.
Mon 5/2712:30 amJFK - BKI
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$772
Mon 5/2712:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,029
Tue 5/2811:00 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops47h 40mEmirates
Deal found 5/5$1,197
Tue 5/2811:20 amJFK - BKI
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,255
Mon 5/271:25 amJFK - BKI
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,367
Tue 5/281:20 pmJFK - BKI
1 stop44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$2,367

Find flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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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$1,198 - $2,217

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Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/13

2 stops35h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/19

2 stops32h 15m

$1,198

New York John F Kennedy IntlKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/21

2 stops34h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/25

2 stops30h 00m

$1,222

New York John F Kennedy IntlKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/12

2 stops27h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/19

2 stops27h 15m

$1,404

New York John F Kennedy IntlKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/22

2 stops33h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/27

3 stops41h 10m

$1,424

New York John F Kennedy IntlKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/13

2 stops60h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/19

1 stop34h 05m

$1,634

New York John F Kennedy IntlKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/23

2 stops45h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/27

2 stops35h 25m

$1,637

New York John F Kennedy IntlKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/4

2 stops25h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 6/11

2 stops39h 40m

$1,942

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Tue 8/6

2 stops35h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/16

2 stops39h 35m

$2,050

New York John F Kennedy IntlKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/13

1 stop24h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/19

1 stop42h 45m

$2,217

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Deals found on 5/5

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
Evening
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings 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 New York to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu is currently $1,331 while a round-trip flight costs $1,636. Price data was last updated on May 5, 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 7, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about Turkish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and China Eastern. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,184 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,184 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,184 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,481 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,184 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,465 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,184 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,996 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,184 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,439 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,184 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airbus is more safer, crews are friendly and food is nice.

Related info for your journey

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

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from New York. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Malaysia Airlines for just $1,198, but on average you can expect to pay $1,740.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    According to our current data, Malaysia Airlines ($1,198), Korean Air ($1,634), and Japan Airlines ($1,637) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kota Kinabalu, Newark - Kota Kinabalu or New York LaGuardia - Kota Kinabalu when deciding on the best route from New York to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What does JFK to BKI mean?

    JFK and BKI are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. JFK to BKI refers to a flight route from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Newark Airport (EWR), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF), New York Skyports SPB Airport (NYS) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your New York to Kota Kinabalu flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter New York to Kota Kinabalu flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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 New York to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    Many airlines flying from New York 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 New York to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on New York 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 New York to Kota Kinabalu flight deals updated?

    The New York to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/6.

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