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$792+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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JFK — BKI
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Thu 4/231:30 pm
JFK
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BKI
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/47:05 am
BKI
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JFK
2 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$828
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/221:30 pm
JFK
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BKI
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/110:20 pm
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops48h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$913
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Sat 2/71:35 am
JFK
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BKI
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/206:55 pm
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,088
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Thu 5/71:20 am
JFK
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BKI
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/259:30 am
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops47h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,264
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 6/11:30 pm
JFK
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BKI
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/287:05 am
BKI
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JFK
2 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,426

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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

1:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/1

10:20 pm-11:00 am

2 stops48h 40m

$913

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

1:30 am-11:00 pm

3 stops33h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/3

1:45 am-11:00 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,166

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/8

3:00 pm-11:05 am

3 stops31h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/20

6:55 pm-9:00 am

2 stops27h 05m

$1,210

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/1

1:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/28

7:05 am-11:00 am

2 stops39h 55m

$1,426

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

1:40 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/7

1:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,445

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

9:00 pm-12:55 am

2 stops38h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/8

10:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$1,446

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/31

1:30 am-4:35 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$792

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/31

7:20 pm-12:30 am

2 stops41h 10m

$1,010

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/1

10:15 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,451

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/31

8:55 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops30h 40m

$1,814

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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 January 27, 2026.
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
8.2
Very good
1,439 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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
8.2
Very good
1,439 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,439 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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.

  • 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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