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$804+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BKI
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/33:45 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/510:00 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$804
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/169:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/221:30 amBKI - LAX
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$977
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Sat 11/111:10 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/121:30 amBKI - LAX
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$985

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$753
(China Eastern)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,065
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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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Irvine

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Kota Kinabalu

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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 12/16

9:50 am-10:45 am

1 stop32h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/22

1:30 am-3:00 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$977

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 12/2

10:10 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 12/9

7:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$4,627

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

7:55 pm-8:00 am

3 stops44h 05m

$1,181

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

10:55 am-12:30 am

1 stop21h 35m

$1,189

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Deals found on 11/1

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu (average of $667). Flying from Irvine 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.

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 November 2, 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
484 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
484 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
484 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,391 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
484 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
484 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

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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. 3 airlines have flights to Kota Kinabalu from Irvine on a regular basis.

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

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  • 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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Kota Kinabalu (average of $667). Flying from Irvine 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 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 November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$667Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,675Average$1,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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