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$789+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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LAX — BKI
Jul 1 — Jul 81
Tue 7/1
Tue 7/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu

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Round-trip from

$789
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,328
From Irvine to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($278 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 26, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Thu 7/101:10 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/146:50 amBKI - LAX
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$814
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 9/268:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop23h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 10/212:15 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop24h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/24$937
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 7/1012:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 7/131:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/24$1,353
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 8/111:50 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop35h 40mChina Southern
Fri 8/87:20 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop39h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 6/25$1,572
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Wed 7/91:25 amLAX - BKI
2 stops29h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 7/147:05 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops31h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/24$1,730
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Fri 9/268:00 amLAX - BKI
2 stops24h 35mKorean Air
Wed 10/112:35 amBKI - LAX
2 stops31h 12mKorean Air
Deal found 6/25$2,212

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Irvine

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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Thu 7/10

1:10 pm-10:45 am

2 stops30h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/14

6:50 am-7:10 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$814

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 9/26

8:40 pm-11:15 am

1 stop23h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/2

12:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$937

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Thu 7/10

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/13

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$1,353

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 8/1

11:50 pm-2:30 am

1 stop35h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/8

7:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$1,572

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 7/9

1:25 am-9:35 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/14

7:05 pm-11:30 am

2 stops31h 25m

$1,730

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 9/26

8:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/1

12:35 am-4:47 pm

2 stops31h 12m

$2,212

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Deals found on 6/24

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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 June 26, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, Singapore Airlines, and China Southern from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,096 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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
1,096 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,096 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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
1,315 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,096 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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
1,096 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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
1,096 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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 Eastern
7.1
Good
152 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,096 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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.

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

    For a flight from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu, you will be flying into Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Kota Kinabalu is the only Kota Kinabalu airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. 2 airlines have flights to Kota Kinabalu from Irvine on a regular basis.

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$667Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,254Average$1,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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