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$366+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BKI
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Wed 4/8
Wed 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

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 March 9, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 8/271:10 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/95:20 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$693
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/219:50 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/312:15 pm
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$703
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sun 8/231:10 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/610:20 pm
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$722
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 5/1512:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 5/281:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/6$764
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 4/1612:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 4/271:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/5$765
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 8/1612:05 am
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops24h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 9/112:15 pm
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop24h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7$782
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 8/2612:05 am
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops48h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 9/93:00 pm
BKI
-
LAX
3 stops36h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7$794
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 8/2212:05 am
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop28h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 9/612:15 pm
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop24h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7$809
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2112:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 4/271:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/6$814
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 11/110:05 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop28h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 11/48:00 pm
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop39h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/5$822
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Fri 8/289:50 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop22h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 9/113:00 pm
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops45h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7$831
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:13 am
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops27h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/151:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$856

Find 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 March 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$693
(Expedia)

One-way from

$366
(Gurufare)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,033
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 8/27

1:10 pm-10:00 am

2 stops29h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/11

9:30 am-6:45 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$722

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

10:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 4/28

5:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$874

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

11:20 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops49h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/16

3:00 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops43h 10m

$921

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 4/17

8:55 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/1

8:45 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops55h 05m

$1,037

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 7/24

2:20 pm-11:15 am

2 stops29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/6

3:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops43h 55m

$1,081

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 7/3

12:05 am-11:15 am

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/6

9:45 am-12:50 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,198

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/8

8:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/22

5:20 am-8:00 pm

3 stops29h 40m

$1,351

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 3/30

11:40 am-3:30 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 4/6

7:05 am-7:10 am

2 stops39h 05m

$1,353

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 5/21

4:20 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/5

10:20 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,371
Cheapest one-way

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

4:50 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 10m

$366

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Kota Kinabalu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Kota Kinabalu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Kota Kinabalu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 March 9, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,471 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,471 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,471 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,471 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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 $921, Singapore Airlines can have you in Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles in 49h 15m. The distance from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu is about 7937 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 $676. Another option worth looking into is Singapore Airlines, starting at $995 round trip. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu for 38% 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 2 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 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 March 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$676Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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