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$526+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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JFK — BKI
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Thu 9/111:30 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/2711:00 amBKI - JFK
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,204
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Mon 8/181:20 pmJFK - BKI
1 stop22h 15mKorean Air
Sun 8/3112:35 amBKI - JFK
2 stops30h 13mKorean Air
Deal found 4/29$1,411
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Thu 9/1110:20 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops35h 10mEmirates
Sat 9/2711:00 amBKI - JFK
3 stops43h 55mEmirates
Deal found 4/29$1,646
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Thu 9/119:30 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops39h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 9/261:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops34h 07mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/29$1,656
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Thu 9/118:55 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops26h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sat 9/2712:15 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop42h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,811
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Tue 7/15:00 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops37h 20mChina Southern
Fri 8/13:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops40h 03mChina Southern
Deal found 4/29$2,507

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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

1:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/27

11:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops33h 50m

$1,204

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/18

1:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/31

12:35 am-6:48 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$1,411

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

10:20 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops35h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/27

11:00 am-6:55 pm

3 stops43h 55m

$1,646

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

9:30 pm-12:30 am

2 stops39h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/26

1:30 am-11:37 pm

2 stops34h 07m

$1,656

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

8:55 pm-11:15 am

2 stops26h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/27

12:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop42h 35m

$1,811

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/1

5:00 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/1

3:30 am-7:33 am

2 stops40h 03m

$2,507

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/20

1:30 am-7:25 pm

3 stops53h 55m

$526

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/21

1:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$984

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/25

1:10 am-2:30 am

1 stop37h 20m

$1,226

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Deals found on 4/29

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Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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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. 0 airlines have flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $2,507. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Singapore Airlines.

  • 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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