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$808+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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LAX — BKI
oct. 16 — oct. 231
jue. 10/16
jue. 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated septiembre 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$808
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$811
From Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
lun. 10/2012:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
dom. 11/91:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/15$808
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
mié. 11/2611:30 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/61:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$949
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
dom. 10/1211:55 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/1810:50 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,012
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dom. 10/1212:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
vie. 10/171:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/14$1,014
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lun. 10/2012:30 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/91:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,086
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lun. 10/2011:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop28h 45mSingapore Airlines
lun. 11/102:40 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops45h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,089

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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

lun. 10/20

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

dom. 11/9

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$808

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

mié. 11/26

11:30 am-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

lun. 4/6

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$949

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

dom. 10/12

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 10/17

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$1,014

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

dom. 10/12

11:55 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 10/18

10:50 pm-8:20 am

1 stop24h 30m

$1,065

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

lun. 10/20

11:40 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

lun. 11/10

2:40 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops45h 15m

$1,089

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

mié. 11/26

10:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

mar. 4/7

7:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$1,112

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Deals found on 9/15

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

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 septiembre 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and China Eastern from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
480 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
480 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
480 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
1,365 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
480 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
166 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
480 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

    For as low as $808, China Eastern can have you in Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles in 21h. The distance from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu is about 7938 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at $667. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Asiana Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $995 and $1,254, respectively. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 septiembre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$667Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,254Average$1,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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