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$526+ Cheap flights from New York State to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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JFK — BKI
may. 5 — may. 121
lun. 5/5
lun. 5/12
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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 abril 30, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 9/111:30 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 9/2711:00 amBKI - JFK
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,204
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/116:10 pmEWR - BKI
2 stops29h 05mAir Canada
sáb. 9/2712:15 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops64h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$1,240
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mié. 10/812:30 amEWR - BKI
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/257:00 amBKI - EWR
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,289
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/181:20 pmJFK - BKI
1 stop22h 15mKorean Air
dom. 8/3112:35 amBKI - JFK
2 stops30h 13mKorean Air
Deal found 4/29$1,411
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jue. 9/1110:20 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops35h 10mEmirates
sáb. 9/2711:00 amBKI - JFK
3 stops43h 55mEmirates
Deal found 4/29$1,646
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jue. 9/119:30 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops39h 00mChina Eastern
vie. 9/261:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops34h 07mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/29$1,656
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jue. 9/118:55 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops26h 20mSingapore Airlines
sáb. 9/2712:15 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop42h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,811
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lun. 8/1810:00 amLGA - BKI
2 stops25h 35mKorean Air
dom. 8/3112:35 amBKI - LGA
2 stops26h 16mKorean Air
Deal found 4/29$2,112
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jue. 9/119:35 amEWR - BKI
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
sáb. 9/2712:15 pmBKI - EWR
1 stop29h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,126
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mar. 7/15:00 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops37h 20mChina Southern
vie. 8/13:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops40h 03mChina Southern
Deal found 4/29$2,507

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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 9/11

1:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 9/27

11:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops33h 50m

$1,204

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

jue. 9/11

6:10 pm-11:15 am

2 stops29h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 9/27

12:15 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops64h 44m

$1,240

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

mié. 10/8

12:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 10/25

7:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,289

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 8/18

1:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

dom. 8/31

12:35 am-6:48 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$1,411

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 9/11

10:20 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops35h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 9/27

11:00 am-6:55 pm

3 stops43h 55m

$1,646

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 9/11

9:30 pm-12:30 am

2 stops39h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 9/26

1:30 am-11:37 pm

2 stops34h 07m

$1,656

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 9/11

8:55 pm-11:15 am

2 stops26h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 9/27

12:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop42h 35m

$1,811

New YorkKota Kinabalu

LGA - BKI

LGABKI

New York LaGuardia

lun. 8/18

10:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

dom. 8/31

12:35 am-2:51 pm

2 stops26h 16m

$2,112

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

jue. 9/11

9:35 am-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 9/27

12:15 pm-6:00 am

1 stop29h 45m

$2,126

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 7/1

5:00 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 8/1

3:30 am-7:33 am

2 stops40h 03m

$2,507

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Deals found on 4/29

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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 abril 30, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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

    For a flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu, you will be flying into Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

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

    The most popular route from State of New York to Kota Kinabalu is Newark - Kota Kinabalu. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kota Kinabalu or New York LaGuardia - Kota Kinabalu.

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

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