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Cheap flights from California to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from $1,070

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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Kota Kinabalu?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Kota Kinabalu. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from California in September are about $1,223 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $998.

When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Kota Kinabalu (CA - BKI)?

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.

Cheap Japan Airlines flights from California to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Japan Airlines for the route between California and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Consider these cheap Japan Airlines flights we've found departing from California to Kota Kinabalu. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Thu 8/11:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops42h 45mJapan Airlines
Sat 8/247:05 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops31h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,128
Fri 8/21:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops42h 45mJapan Airlines
Wed 8/215:20 amBKI - SFO
2 stops45h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,130
Fri 8/21:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops41h 45mJapan Airlines
Wed 8/215:20 amBKI - SFO
2 stops45h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,131
Wed 7/241:35 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops42h 05mJapan Airlines
Sun 8/257:05 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops31h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,136
Mon 7/291:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops41h 45mJapan Airlines
Tue 8/205:45 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops33h 00mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,195
Wed 10/161:05 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops42h 35mJapan Airlines
Sun 10/205:20 amBKI - LAX
2 stops44h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,434
Wed 7/171:35 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops43h 05mJapan Airlines
Wed 8/77:05 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops31h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,530

Cheap Singapore Airlines flights from California to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Singapore Airlines for the route between California and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Singapore Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from California to Kota Kinabalu. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Wed 10/1611:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 10/207:55 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop40h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,584
Thu 8/110:05 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop53h 50mSingapore Airlines
Fri 8/239:35 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop27h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,086
Wed 7/102:20 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops39h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 8/77:55 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop40h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,094
Thu 8/110:05 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop53h 50mSingapore Airlines
Fri 8/239:35 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop37h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/26$2,246
Wed 7/1011:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 8/77:55 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop40h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,247

Cheap California to Kota Kinabalu flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from California to Kota Kinabalu specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Prices were last updated on April 26, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from California to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 5/2412:50 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/16:00 amBKI - SFO
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,409
Thu 5/911:50 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops32h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 5/135:20 amBKI - SFO
2 stops30h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,485
Thu 5/2312:50 amSFO - BKI
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/319:30 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,510
Fri 5/2412:15 amSFO - BKI
2 stops25h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 6/15:20 amBKI - SFO
2 stops32h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,540
Fri 5/2412:50 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/16:05 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,541
Fri 5/241:30 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/319:30 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,571
Thu 5/912:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 5/121:30 amBKI - SFO
1 stop22h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/24$1,573
Sat 5/2511:50 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/16:00 amBKI - SFO
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,592
Sat 5/256:35 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops50h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 6/15:45 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops61h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,642

California to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between California and Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from California to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 7/2911:30 amSFO - BKI
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/206:00 amBKI - SFO
2 stops53h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,070
Fri 8/211:30 amSFO - BKI
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/216:00 amBKI - SFO
2 stops53h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,080
Fri 8/211:30 amSFO - BKI
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/246:00 amBKI - SFO
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,095
Thu 8/11:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/237:05 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,121
Tue 8/612:50 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/216:00 amBKI - SFO
2 stops53h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,123
Thu 8/11:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops42h 45mJapan Airlines
Sat 8/247:05 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops31h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,128
Fri 8/21:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops42h 45mJapan Airlines
Wed 8/215:20 amBKI - SFO
2 stops45h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,130
Fri 8/21:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops41h 45mJapan Airlines
Wed 8/215:20 amBKI - SFO
2 stops45h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,131
Thu 8/112:50 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/216:00 amBKI - SFO
2 stops53h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,137

Find flights from California to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

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 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

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$1,070 - $1,642

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San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 7/29

1 stop36h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/20

2 stops53h 50m

$1,070

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 8/2

1 stop36h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 8/21

2 stops53h 50m

$1,080

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

2 stops42h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/24

2 stops31h 40m

$1,128

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 8/2

2 stops42h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 8/21

2 stops45h 25m

$1,130

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 5/9

2 stops32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5/13

2 stops30h 30m

$1,485

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 5/24

2 stops25h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/1

2 stops32h 25m

$1,540

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 5/9

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/12

1 stop22h 35m

$1,573

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 10/16

1 stop30h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/20

1 stop40h 45m

$1,584

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sat 5/25

2 stops50h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/1

2 stops61h 55m

$1,642

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Deals found on 4/26

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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 April 26, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Kota Kinabalu, such as Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and China Eastern. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,486 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,467 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

Turkish Airlines
7.5
Good
3,695 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
403 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,486 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

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  • 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.

  • Can I find flights from California to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,070, but on average you can expect to pay $1,158.

  • 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 Oakland - Kota Kinabalu.

  • What does LAX to BKI mean?

    This is defined as Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Codes like Kota Kinabalu Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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    Many airlines flying from California to Kota Kinabalu offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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  • How recently were the California to Kota Kinabalu flight deals updated?

    The California to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/26.

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Top 4 airlines flying from California to Kota Kinabalu

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$770Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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