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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from $538

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 11, 2024.

Round-trip from

$915

One-way from

$538
From San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 102% on the overall cost on flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu (SFO - BKI)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Japan Airlines flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Japan Airlines for the route between San Francisco 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 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 11, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Japan Airlines flights we've detected traveling from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Fri 8/21:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops42h 45mJapan Airlines
Fri 8/237:05 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops31h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,175
Tue 7/301:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops41h 45mJapan Airlines
Fri 8/237:05 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops31h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,249
Mon 7/81:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops41h 45mJapan Airlines
Fri 7/195:20 amBKI - SFO
2 stops45h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,571

Cheap China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Eastern for the route between San Francisco 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 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 11, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Thu 8/112:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 8/221:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops47h 07mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$1,494
Thu 8/16:30 amSFO - BKI
2 stops27h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 8/221:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops47h 07mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$1,503
Mon 7/812:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 7/181:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops45h 53mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$2,128
Fri 7/56:30 amSFO - BKI
2 stops27h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 7/181:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops45h 53mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$2,136
Mon 7/82:40 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops42h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 7/181:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops45h 53mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$2,144

San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 11, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 8/21:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops42h 45mJapan Airlines
Wed 8/215:45 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops33h 00mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,111
Fri 8/21:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops42h 45mJapan Airlines
Fri 8/237:05 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops31h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,175
Tue 7/301:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops41h 45mJapan Airlines
Fri 8/237:05 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops31h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,249
Thu 8/11:25 amSFO - BKI
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/217:00 amBKI - SFO
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,305
Thu 8/111:50 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/235:20 amBKI - SFO
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,379
Wed 7/311:25 amSFO - BKI
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/239:30 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,381
Thu 8/112:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 8/221:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops47h 07mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$1,494
Thu 8/16:30 amSFO - BKI
2 stops27h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 8/221:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops47h 07mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$1,503
Wed 7/311:05 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/221:45 amBKI - SFO
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,535

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco 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 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 11, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu. Users needing a return flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu should utilize the search form above.
Wed 9/251:00 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$538
Tue 9/2412:50 amSFO - BKI
3 stops51h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$579
Tue 9/241:05 amSFO - BKI
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$589
Tue 9/2412:50 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$607
Wed 9/251:00 pmSFO - BKI
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$660
Wed 9/253:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$817
Tue 6/257:50 amSFO - BKI
3 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$870
Mon 6/2412:50 amSFO - BKI
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$920
Mon 6/2412:50 amSFO - BKI
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$963

Find flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 11, 2024.

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Budget

$1,175 - $2,074

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 8/2

2 stops42h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/23

2 stops31h 40m

$1,175

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 7/30

2 stops41h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/23

2 stops31h 40m

$1,249

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

2 stops30h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/23

2 stops28h 50m

$1,379

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/22

2 stops47h 07m

$1,494

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

2 stops27h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/22

2 stops47h 07m

$1,503

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 7/31

1 stop21h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/22

1 stop34h 05m

$1,535

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 7/29

2 stops30h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/23

2 stops33h 00m

$1,838

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sat 8/3

2 stops28h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/23

2 stops36h 30m

$2,066

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

1 stop64h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/23

1 stop27h 05m

$2,074

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Deals found on 5/11

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on April 7, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
Evening
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu is currently $727 while a round-trip flight costs $1,590. 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 11, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, China Eastern and Singapore Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,477 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,454 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,413 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
392 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

China Eastern
7.3
Good
515 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Japan Airlines for just $1,175, but on average you can expect to pay $1,573.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu is Japan Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,175 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Malaysia Airlines, starting at $1,494 and $1,838 round-trip.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

    When booking a flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu, you may want to consider flying on Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines or Turkish Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What does SFO 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 San Francisco Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SFO to BKI flight.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco 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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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

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

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

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

    The San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/11.

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