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$906+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BKI
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
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 June 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$906
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,328
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 June 18, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 9/268:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop23h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 10/310:00 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop60h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/16$906
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2712:30 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/75:20 amBKI - LAX
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$925
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2612:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 10/21:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/16$932
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sun 8/1711:50 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop33h 40mChina Southern
Thu 8/213:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/16$1,078
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Mon 6/234:20 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops51h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 7/710:20 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops54h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/16$1,626

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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 9/26

8:40 pm-11:15 am

1 stop23h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/3

10:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop60h 05m

$906

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

12:30 pm-11:10 am

2 stops31h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/7

5:20 am-6:00 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$925

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 9/26

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/2

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$932

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 8/17

11:50 pm-12:30 am

1 stop33h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/21

3:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,078

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Deals found on 6/16

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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 June 18, 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.

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 June 18, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,310 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,310 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,310 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,310 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
152 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,310 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at $906. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at $932 and $1,078, respectively. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu for 24% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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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 June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$667Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,254Average$1,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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