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$933+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — BKI
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Kota Kinabalu

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Round-trip from

$1,013
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One-way from

$933
(FlightHub)
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kota Kinabalu
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Sat 10/251:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/211:00 amBKI - JFK
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,013
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Fri 10/249:15 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops39h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 10/301:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops40h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/8$1,038
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Thu 10/912:50 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/161:30 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,054
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Thu 10/93:45 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops66h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 10/2511:45 amBKI - JFK
2 stops64h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,111
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Fri 10/2412:35 amJFK - BKI
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/15:20 amBKI - JFK
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,153
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Fri 10/243:45 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/311:30 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$1,261

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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/25

1:20 am-9:30 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/2

11:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops37h 05m

$1,013

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/24

9:15 pm-12:30 am

2 stops39h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/30

1:30 am-6:00 am

2 stops40h 30m

$1,038

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/8

1:20 am-2:15 pm

2 stops48h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/16

6:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops39h 00m

$1,096

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/9

3:45 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/25

11:45 am-9:40 am

2 stops57h 55m

$1,111

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/24

12:35 am-10:20 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 11/1

5:20 am-11:25 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$1,153

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

1:50 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/7

1:30 am-4:45 am

1 stop40h 15m

$1,226

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/12

7:40 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$933

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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 September 11, 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
1,365 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

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
1,365 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,365 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

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 39h 15m. 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?

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Top airline flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Kota Kinabalu

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

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