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$621+ Cheap flights from California to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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 12/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BKI
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 14, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Mon 10/2012:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 11/91:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/14$730
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Mon 10/2012:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1010:00 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$858
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Sat 11/811:30 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 11/141:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/12$1,014
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1312:00 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/207:40 amBKI - LAX
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,070
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/202:20 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops38h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 11/102:40 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops45h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/13$1,102
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 12/1110:15 amSFO - BKI
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/2511:40 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 12/1110:15 amSFO - BKI
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/2611:40 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Tue 12/3011:40 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/169:20 amBKI - SFO
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$1,202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 12/1110:15 amSFO - BKI
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2111:40 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 12/119:45 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/221:30 amBKI - SFO
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Sun 12/1410:15 amSFO - BKI
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/2511:40 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Sun 12/1410:15 amSFO - BKI
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2011:40 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,302

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 October 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$803
(China Eastern)

One-way from

$621
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,284
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($300 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 October 14, 2025.
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

Mon 10/20

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/10

10:00 pm-9:05 am

2 stops27h 05m

$858

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/9

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$995

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

2:20 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/10

2:40 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops45h 15m

$1,102

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

10:15 am-11:15 am

2 stops33h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/25

11:40 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,175

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

10:15 am-11:15 am

2 stops33h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/20

11:40 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,175

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

11:30 am-10:10 am

2 stops30h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/14

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$1,197

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

10:15 am-11:15 am

2 stops33h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/20

11:40 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,302

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

11:25 am-12:30 am

1 stop21h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 12/21

1:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop24h 00m

$1,323

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

2:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop28h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/25

11:40 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,329

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

2:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop28h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 12/26

11:40 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,330

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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 month to book a flight from California to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kota Kinabalu (average of $667). Flying from California to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,328). 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.

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 October 14, 2025.

When flying from California to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 50% versus a flight in the morning.

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 Air Canada 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 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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kota Kinabalu (average of $667). Flying from California to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,328). 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 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$667Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,675Average$1,961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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