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Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from $579

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 9/4. 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 Seattle to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) 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 10, 2024.

Round-trip from

$915

One-way from

$760
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Kota Kinabalu
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One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Kota Kinabalu
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 43% 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 Seattle to Kota Kinabalu (SEA - BKI)?

When flying from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap Singapore Airlines flights from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Singapore Airlines for the route between Seattle 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 2,684,066 searches. Data last updated May 10, 2024.
Consider these cheap Singapore Airlines flights we've found departing from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sun 10/2010:15 amSEA - BKI
1 stop34h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 10/237:55 pmBKI - SEA
1 stop27h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,446
Thu 7/410:15 amSEA - BKI
1 stop65h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 8/112:05 pmBKI - SEA
1 stop59h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/9$4,584

Cheap China Eastern flights from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Eastern for the route between Seattle 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 2,684,066 searches. Data last updated May 10, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on China Eastern flights from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Sun 10/206:05 amSEA - BKI
2 stops27h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 10/221:30 amBKI - SEA
2 stops29h 37mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/9$1,880
Thu 7/47:15 amSEA - BKI
2 stops26h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 7/311:30 amBKI - SEA
2 stops29h 19mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/9$2,710
Sun 10/206:05 amSEA - BKI
2 stops27h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 10/221:30 amBKI - SEA
2 stops29h 37mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/8$3,068

Seattle to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Seattle and Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,684,066 searches. Data last updated May 10, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 10/2010:15 amSEA - BKI
1 stop34h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 10/237:55 pmBKI - SEA
1 stop27h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,446
Sun 10/2011:40 pmSEA - BKI
2 stops33h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 10/237:00 amBKI - SEA
2 stops27h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,505
Sun 10/206:05 amSEA - BKI
2 stops27h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 10/221:30 amBKI - SEA
2 stops29h 37mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/9$1,880
Wed 7/32:10 amSEA - BKI
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/19:30 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,927
Thu 7/41:30 pmSEA - BKI
2 stops54h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/19:30 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$2,105
Thu 7/41:30 pmSEA - BKI
2 stops54h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/11:55 pmBKI - SEA
3 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$2,133
Thu 7/47:15 amSEA - BKI
2 stops26h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 7/311:30 amBKI - SEA
2 stops29h 19mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/9$2,710
Wed 7/32:10 amSEA - BKI
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/16:00 amBKI - SEA
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$2,780
Thu 7/49:31 amSEA - BKI
3 stops46h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/11:55 pmBKI - SEA
3 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$2,895

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu from Seattle

Search for one-way flight options from Seattle 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 2,684,066 searches. Data last updated May 10, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu. For those needing a return trip from Seattle, there is a search form available above.
Wed 9/41:45 amSEA - BKI
3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$579
Wed 9/41:45 amSEA - BKI
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$589
Mon 9/21:40 amSEA - BKI
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$593
Mon 9/21:40 amSEA - BKI
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$623
Mon 9/21:40 amSEA - BKI
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$633
Tue 9/312:30 amSEA - BKI
3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$650
Fri 8/302:10 amSEA - BKI
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$658
Tue 9/31:30 amSEA - BKI
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$673
Fri 8/302:10 amSEA - BKI
3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$676

Find flights from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle 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 2,684,066 searches. Data last updated May 10, 2024.

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$1,446 - $3,068

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Return

Price

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 10/20

1 stop34h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/23

1 stop27h 50m

$1,446

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 10/20

2 stops33h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/23

2 stops27h 15m

$1,505

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 10/20

2 stops27h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/22

2 stops29h 37m

$1,880

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 7/3

2 stops27h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/1

2 stops37h 20m

$1,927

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 7/4

2 stops54h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/1

2 stops30h 55m

$2,105

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 7/4

2 stops54h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/1

3 stops47h 25m

$2,133

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 7/4

2 stops26h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/31

2 stops29h 19m

$2,710

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 7/3

1 stop20h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/1

2 stops21h 45m

$2,780

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 10/20

2 stops27h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/22

2 stops29h 37m

$3,068

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Deals found on 5/8

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Afternoon
Evening
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons 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 Seattle to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu is currently $630 while a round-trip flight costs $2,173. 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 10, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines and China Eastern from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

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
1,479 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

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
1,456 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

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
394 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Philippine Airlines
7.5
Good
1,253 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

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
523 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

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 Seattle to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Singapore Airlines for just $1,446, but on average you can expect to pay $2,881.

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

    Currently priced at $1,446, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Philippine Airlines and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,505 and $1,880, respectively.

  • What does SEA to BKI mean?

    This is defined as Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) and Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Codes like Kota Kinabalu Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Seattle 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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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Many airlines flying from Seattle 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 Seattle to Kota Kinabalu?

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

    The Seattle to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/9.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,281Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,611Average$1,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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