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$639+ Cheap flights from California to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BKI
Feb 18 — Feb 251
Wed 2/18
Wed 2/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kota Kinabalu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated January 19, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$857
(oojo)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$694
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Find flight deals from California to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest flights from California to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 19, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2212:35 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/267:05 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$639
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/223:45 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/59:50 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$643
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/2511:30 am
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/89:50 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$646
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:35 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/187:05 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$749
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2211:30 am
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 2/41:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/18$851
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:55 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops27h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 5/110:00 pm
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop38h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/17$857
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1712:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 4/301:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/18$871
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/211:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops25h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 5/163:00 pm
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops43h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/17$880
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/2212:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 5/251:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/19$881
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2011:25 am
SFO
-
BKI
2 stops39h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/282:20 am
BKI
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,157
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/189:10 am
LAS
-
BKI
2 stops24h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 8/21:30 am
BKI
-
LAS
2 stops30h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/16$1,220
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Mon 1/2612:00 pm
SFO
-
BKI
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 1/281:30 am
BKI
-
SFO
2 stops29h 38m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/17$1,244

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Thu 4/30

12:35 pm-10:00 am

2 stops30h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/18

7:05 am-7:10 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$749

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 4/17

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/30

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$871

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

11:30 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/16

3:00 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops43h 10m

$880

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

8:55 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/26

12:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$937

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

11:25 am-6:30 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 2/28

2:20 am-12:30 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,157

Las VegasKota Kinabalu

LAS - BKI

LASBKI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/18

9:10 am-12:30 am

2 stops24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/2

1:30 am-4:55 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,220

Las VegasKota Kinabalu

LAS - BKI

LASBKI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops45h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/8

1:30 am-5:38 pm

2 stops31h 08m

$1,317

Las VegasKota Kinabalu

LAS - BKI

LASBKI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/18

9:10 am-12:30 am

2 stops24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/1

1:30 am-4:55 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,407

Las VegasKota Kinabalu

LAS - BKI

LASBKI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/17

9:10 am-12:30 am

2 stops24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/1

1:30 am-4:55 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,407

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

9:40 am-3:10 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/1

2:40 pm-7:50 am

2 stops57h 10m

$1,551

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kota Kinabalu (average of $658). Flying from California to Kota Kinabalu in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,565). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

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

  • How long is the flight from California to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Kota Kinabalu in 21h. Fly via China Eastern, Singapore Airlines, or Emirates to get the fastest option. California and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 7938 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The most popular route from California to Kota Kinabalu is Los Angeles - Kota Kinabalu. You may also consider Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Kota Kinabalu or San Francisco - Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kota Kinabalu (average of $658). Flying from California to Kota Kinabalu in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,565). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from California to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$665Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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