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$354+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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LAX — BKI
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated August 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$730
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$354
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,028
From Irvine to Kota Kinabalu
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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 August 21, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/14:50 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/19:30 amBKI - LAX
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$730
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 FlightHub 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
Wed 10/221:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/19$761
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/511:30 amLAX - BKI
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/310:00 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$794
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 10/2911:00 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/126:55 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/21$809
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Mon 10/1312:50 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/221:45 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$820
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Wed 11/510:10 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/610:10 amBKI - LAX
2 stops49h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$849
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Wed 10/2911:10 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/154:50 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/21$855
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Wed 11/510:10 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/223:05 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/21$857
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Mon 11/310:10 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/110:10 amBKI - LAX
2 stops49h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$860
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Mon 11/310:10 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/44:50 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$863

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 August 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Kota Kinabalu

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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

4:50 pm-11:55 am

2 stops28h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/1

9:30 am-6:45 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$730

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/22

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$761

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

11:30 am-2:30 pm

2 stops35h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/3

10:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops27h 50m

$794

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

11:00 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/12

6:55 pm-6:50 am

2 stops27h 55m

$809

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 10/13

12:50 pm-1:20 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/22

1:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop23h 00m

$820

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

10:10 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/6

10:10 am-7:30 pm

2 stops49h 20m

$849

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

11:10 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 11/15

4:50 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops42h 40m

$855

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

10:10 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 11/22

3:05 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops44h 25m

$857

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

10:10 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/1

10:10 am-7:30 pm

2 stops49h 20m

$860

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

10:10 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/4

4:50 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops42h 40m

$863

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/20

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 August 21, 2025.

When flying from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 August 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and China Eastern 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.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
475 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
475 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
475 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,347 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
475 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
China Eastern
7.2
Good
161 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
475 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine 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 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. 3 airlines have flights to Kota Kinabalu from Irvine on a regular basis.

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

    A quick flight from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu can take about 21h. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $761. The distance between Irvine and Kota Kinabalu is about 7938 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 Irvine to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 3 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 August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$667Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,254Average$1,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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