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$613+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BKI
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
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 January 21, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/244:50 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/269:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$613
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2212:35 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/267:05 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$639
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/223:45 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/59:50 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$643
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/2511:30 am
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/89:50 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$646
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 3/2312:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 3/301:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/21$656
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2211:30 am
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 2/41:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/21$738
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:35 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/187:05 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$749
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/1712:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 4/301:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/19$763
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/111:30 am
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop40h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 2/158:45 pm
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop28h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/20$810
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1711:40 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops24h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 9/243:00 pm
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops21h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/20$817
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2411:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop42h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 5/2612:15 pm
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop24h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/21$849

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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$613
(FlightHub)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$694
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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 January 21, 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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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 4/24

4:50 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/26

9:30 am-6:50 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$613

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 3/23

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/30

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$656

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 4/17

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/30

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$763

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 4/24

11:30 pm-8:45 am

1 stop42h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/26

12:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$849

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

11:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/16

3:00 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops43h 10m

$886

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sat 5/23

11:30 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/31

3:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops45h 20m

$923

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

11:30 am-7:45 pm

1 stop40h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/8

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$935

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 4/17

8:55 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/1

3:00 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops36h 50m

$1,000

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Deals found on 1/21

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu (average of $658). Flying from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,565). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 21, 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
8.1
Very good
1,434 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

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
8.1
Very good
1,434 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,434 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

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
190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,434 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

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

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

    For as low as $656, 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. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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. 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 37% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu (average of $658). Flying from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,565). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$667Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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