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$675+ Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to California

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — LAX
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to California

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Round-trip from

$1,173
(Singapore Airlines)

One-way from

$675
(FlightHub)
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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2025.

This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1812:15 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop24h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sun 9/218:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop23h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,173
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1812:15 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop36h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/2211:30 amSFO - BKI
1 stop40h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,173
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Sun 9/2112:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/29$1,487
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:30 amBKI - SFO
1 stop22h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 9/228:55 amSFO - BKI
2 stops24h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/28$1,530
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:50 amBKI - LAX
2 stops28h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 9/2111:55 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops30h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,564
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:50 amBKI - SFO
2 stops29h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 9/2211:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops24h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,564
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/185:20 amBKI - SFO
2 stops27h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 9/2112:20 amSFO - BKI
2 stops30h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,610
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1810:20 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops33h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 9/2012:30 amLAX - BKI
2 stops32h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,643
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/137:00 amBKI - LAX
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/911:55 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$3,811

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kota Kinabalu to California that are best for you.

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Kota Kinabalu

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Price

Kota KinabaluLos Angeles

BKI - LAX

BKILAX

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/18

12:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

8:40 pm-11:15 am

1 stop23h 35m

$1,173

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/18

12:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop36h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

11:30 am-7:25 pm

1 stop40h 55m

$1,173

Kota KinabaluLos Angeles

BKI - LAX

BKILAX

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/17

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

$1,487

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/17

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop22h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

8:55 am-12:30 am

2 stops24h 35m

$1,530

Kota KinabaluLos Angeles

BKI - LAX

BKILAX

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/18

6:50 am-8:40 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

11:55 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,564

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/18

6:50 am-8:50 pm

2 stops29h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

11:55 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,564

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/18

5:20 am-5:30 pm

2 stops27h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

12:20 am-9:35 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,610

Kota KinabaluLos Angeles

BKI - LAX

BKILAX

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/18

10:20 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/20

12:30 am-11:40 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$1,643

Kota KinabaluLos Angeles

BKI - LAX

BKILAX

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 8/13

7:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

11:55 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$3,811

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/9

7:00 am-8:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$675

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Deals found on 6/28

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated June 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Philippine Airlines from Kota Kinabalu to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,319 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,319 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,319 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
264 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,319 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
881 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,319 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
152 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,319 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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

    For a flight from Kota Kinabalu to California, you will be flying from Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

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