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$472+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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JFK — BKI
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kota Kinabalu
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Fri 12/129:00 amJFK - BKI
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/181:30 amBKI - JFK
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,354
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1210:40 amJFK - BKI
2 stops34h 20mEmirates
Fri 12/197:00 amBKI - JFK
3 stops48h 55mEmirates
Deal found 12/11$2,554
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/217:15 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops40h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 1/151:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops35h 29mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/10$2,798
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/213:25 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops44h 05mChina Southern
Thu 1/151:45 amBKI - JFK
2 stops41h 48mChina Southern
Deal found 12/11$3,340
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2110:20 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops70h 40mEmirates
Fri 1/1611:00 amBKI - JFK
3 stops44h 55mEmirates
Deal found 12/9$3,459
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Sun 12/218:05 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1611:00 amBKI - JFK
2 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$3,743
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Sun 12/2112:00 pmJFK - BKI
1 stop23h 10mKorean Air
Thu 1/151:10 amBKI - JFK
1 stop21h 50mKorean Air
Deal found 12/9$4,519

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
1 star

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$1,082
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$472
(Mytrip)
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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/30

12:55 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops40h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/15

7:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop28h 55m

$1,082

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/29

12:20 am-10:15 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/15

11:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops44h 10m

$1,196

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/6

8:55 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 4/13

3:00 pm-11:10 am

3 stops32h 10m

$1,297

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/30

9:00 am-12:30 am

1 stop26h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 2/14

1:30 am-5:45 am

1 stop41h 15m

$1,511

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/30

8:15 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/15

2:40 pm-11:15 am

3 stops33h 35m

$1,681

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/19

1:30 pm-10:45 am

2 stops33h 15m

$472

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Deals found on 12/11

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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 December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,412 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    For a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl per day. 1 airline has flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu will take you 26h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9153 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip from $816.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$816Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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