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$1,091+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BKI
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 October 23, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

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$1,091
(Etihad Airways)
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Cheapest flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 23, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sun 10/2612:55 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2810:40 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$1,367
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sat 10/251:25 amEWR - BKI
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/281:30 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$1,903
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Mon 12/2212:55 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/165:20 amBKI - JFK
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$2,178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Mon 12/223:25 pmEWR - BKI
2 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1512:05 amBKI - EWR
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$2,369
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 12/223:00 pmLGA - BKI
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/162:35 pmBKI - LGA
3 stops41h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$2,504
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sat 12/2012:25 amEWR - BKI
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1611:00 amBKI - EWR
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$2,966

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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/30

3:00 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops41h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/15

5:20 am-8:20 am

2 stops40h 00m

$1,091

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

9:15 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops30h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/18

2:40 pm-12:15 pm

3 stops33h 35m

$1,110

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

2:40 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/18

1:00 pm-5:45 am

2 stops28h 45m

$1,259

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

1:55 am-12:30 am

1 stop34h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/17

1:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,291

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

2:40 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/14

1:30 am-5:45 am

1 stop40h 15m

$1,330

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Thu 1/29

12:25 am-9:30 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/15

7:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops52h 30m

$1,475

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Mon 12/22

3:25 pm-8:00 am

2 stops51h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/15

12:05 am-9:30 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$2,369

New YorkKota Kinabalu

LGA - BKI

LGABKI

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/22

3:00 pm-12:15 pm

3 stops32h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 1/16

2:35 pm-7:03 pm

3 stops41h 28m

$2,504

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Wed 3/11

7:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/18

7:05 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$2,681

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Wed 3/4

6:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/8

7:05 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$2,681

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Deals found on 10/21

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Kota Kinabalu in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 New York-Kota Kinabalu flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New York-Kota Kinabalu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Kota Kinabalu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 New York-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 New York to Kota Kinabalu

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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 October 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines from New York 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
8.1
Very good
1,387 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,387 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,387 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from New York. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

    Singapore Airlines can get you from New York to Kota Kinabalu in just under 30h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . New York and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 9153 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($816), offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

    Most travelers choose Newark - Kota Kinabalu, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kota Kinabalu or New York LaGuardia - Kota Kinabalu when deciding on the best route from New York to Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 airline flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from New York 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$816Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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