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$419+ Cheap flights from California to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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LAX — BKI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kota Kinabalu

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Round-trip from

$1,049
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$419
(Kiwi.com)

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December

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April
From California to Kota Kinabalu
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 9/1212:50 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/191:45 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$955
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 10/2011:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop28h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 11/1012:30 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,025
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 6/2412:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 6/291:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/11$1,082
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 7/1912:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/267:00 amBKI - SFO
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,257
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 8/211:50 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop35h 40mChina Southern
Tue 8/51:45 amBKI - LAX
1 stop32h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 6/10$1,504
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 6/1912:35 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops44h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 7/41:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops31h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/12$1,589
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 6/234:20 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops51h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 7/710:20 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops54h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,624
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 6/221:25 amLAX - BKI
2 stops25h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 7/710:20 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops30h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,731
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 6/1912:35 amSFO - BKI
2 stops26h 45mChina Southern
Sat 7/57:20 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops64h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/10$1,787
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/127:59 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops36h 36mKorean Air
Tue 7/2212:35 amBKI - LAX
2 stops34h 44mKorean Air
Deal found 6/10$1,802
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 6/193:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops38h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 7/510:20 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops30h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,018
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 7/45:15 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops39h 20mKorean Air
Wed 7/912:35 amBKI - SFO
2 stops30h 13mKorean Air
Deal found 6/12$2,233

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

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California

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Kota Kinabalu

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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

12:50 pm-1:20 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/19

1:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop23h 00m

$955

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

11:40 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/10

12:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,025

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 6/24

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/29

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$1,082

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sat 7/19

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/26

7:00 am-8:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,257

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

11:50 pm-2:30 am

1 stop35h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/5

1:45 am-7:40 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$1,504

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 6/23

4:20 pm-10:45 am

2 stops51h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/7

10:20 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops54h 40m

$1,624

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 6/22

1:25 am-6:20 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/7

10:20 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,731

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sat 7/12

7:59 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops36h 36m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/22

12:35 am-8:19 pm

2 stops34h 44m

$1,802

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

5:15 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/9

12:35 am-3:48 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$2,233

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 8/6

4:55 pm-1:20 am

2 stops41h 25m

$419

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Best time to book a flight from California to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Kota Kinabalu

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Kota Kinabalu, such as Korean Air, Singapore Airlines and China Southern. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Malaysia Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $904. China Eastern flights start at $1,171 while deals on Korean Air start at $1,409 one-way.

  • 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 San Francisco - Kota Kinabalu or San Jose - 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 3 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$667Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$990Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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