Popular in | May | High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop |
Average price | $945 | Average for round-trip flights in February 2023 |
Round-trip from | $1,259 | From New York to Kota Kinabalu |
One-way from | $714 | One-way flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) |
Newark
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32h 15mMultiple Airlines
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Kota Kinabalu
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New York John F Kennedy Intl
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64h 05mMultiple Airlines
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Kota Kinabalu
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36h 10mKota Kinabalu
New York John F Kennedy Intl
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54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Newark
Kota Kinabalu
2 stops
35h 00mKota Kinabalu
Newark
2 stops
32h 15mMultiple Airlines
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Kota Kinabalu
2 stops
37h 50mKota Kinabalu
New York John F Kennedy Intl
2 stops
64h 05mMultiple Airlines
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Kota Kinabalu
2 stops
36h 10mKota Kinabalu
New York John F Kennedy Intl
2 stops
54h 50mMultiple Airlines
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Kota Kinabalu
3 stops
57h 05mMultiple Airlines
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Kota Kinabalu
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57h 25mMultiple Airlines
Newark
Kota Kinabalu
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53h 35mMultiple Airlines
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The service was good. I have flown a lot. This was the first flight ever where passengers did not wait for their turn to leave their chairs and go down the isle to leave the plane upon arrival at the destination.(Bangkok). Very unusual.
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The service was good. I have flown a lot. This was the first flight ever where passengers did not wait for their turn to leave their chairs and go down the isle to leave the plane upon arrival at the destination.(Bangkok). Very unusual.
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The service was good. I have flown a lot. This was the first flight ever where passengers did not wait for their turn to leave their chairs and go down the isle to leave the plane upon arrival at the destination.(Bangkok). Very unusual.
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The service was good. I have flown a lot. This was the first flight ever where passengers did not wait for their turn to leave their chairs and go down the isle to leave the plane upon arrival at the destination.(Bangkok). Very unusual.
Crew
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Boarding
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The service was good. I have flown a lot. This was the first flight ever where passengers did not wait for their turn to leave their chairs and go down the isle to leave the plane upon arrival at the destination.(Bangkok). Very unusual.
Crew
Comfort
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
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The service was good. I have flown a lot. This was the first flight ever where passengers did not wait for their turn to leave their chairs and go down the isle to leave the plane upon arrival at the destination.(Bangkok). Very unusual.
January
$1,240
February
$1,217
March
$1,299
April
$1,256
May
$1,314
June
$994
July
$1,790
August
$1,327
September
$1,270
October
$1,347
November
$1,153
December
$1,800
Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is June. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.
NYC - BKI Price | $994 - $2,465 |
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BKI Temperature | 78.8 - 80.6 °F |
BKI Rainfall | 2.4 - 13.8 inches |
The capital of the Malaysian state of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu enjoys a prime location on the shore of the South China Sea and is an inspired choice for exciting vacations and breaks. KK, as it’s also known, is surrounded by tropical rainforest and enjoys some of the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets in the world. The city is on the beautiful island of Borneo, and Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is a major attraction, while the Koto Kinabalu National Park is also within easy reach. Fish to your heart’s content in one of the world’s top fishing spots, or explore the history and culture of the region. With spectacular beaches, Mount Kinabalu, historic sites and national parks within easy reach, you can easily tailor your vacation to your personal preferences.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is about 20 to 30 minutes from the city by boat, and divers from all over the world come to explore popular dive sites like the Gaya wreck. The islands and beaches throughout the national park are breathtaking, and offer a wide range of snorkelling and diving opportunities.
Learn more about the history of the city by visiting some of the local museums such as the Sabah State Museum, or take in local art at the Sabah Art Gallery or Borneo Art Gallery. Local sights such as the Atkinson Clock Tower which was built in 1902 when the city was still part of the British Commonwealth, or take a walk up to the Signal Hill Observatory for superb views.
Be sure to see the fabulous city mosque and the Sabah state mosque, as well as the amazing Che Sui Khor Pagoda. Each is an impressive structure and a stark contrast to the modern buildings in the downtown area.
No visit to the city would be complete without trying some of the many local foods and there are dozens of food stalls or kedai kopi (coffee shops) offering everything from Malay and Chinese to Javanese food.
Lying between the coast and Mount Kinabalu means that rain showers are an almost daily occurrence in the city. However, they are normally short and refreshing. Temperatures are an average of 82.4 degrees (Fahrenheit) all year round, and the hottest months are April and May. January is the coolest month and also one of the best times to plan a visit to catch the Chinese New Year celebrations. Thanks to stable weather conditions, any time of year is perfect for a vacation in the city, though it is drier in February and March.
Because weather is reasonably stable and the difference between wet and dry season is not marked, flights to the city don’t fluctuate in price much over the course of the year. School vacations and the Chinese New Year combined with the dry season make the months of January to April slightly more expensive, while the ‘wet season’ from September to the beginning of January tends to be slightly cheaper.
There are minibus and van services which locals use to get around the town, and these are a budget-friendly option for travelers. Taxis are plentiful, but unlike the airport service, you will need to haggle to agree the fare you want to pay. The city is small and getting around on foot is relatively simple if you’re aware of traffic.
Travelers will need to book flights to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they wish to fly to Kota Kinabalu. The Kota Kinabalu airport is 3.6 mi from the city center.
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