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$542+ Cheap flights from New York State to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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JFK — BKI
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Kota Kinabalu

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Round-trip from

$1,042
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$567
(Kiwi.com)
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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 June 18, 2025.

This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/201:30 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/119:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,042
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/92:25 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops54h 35mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/1911:00 amBKI - JFK
2 stops58h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/17$1,065
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/911:00 amEWR - BKI
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1910:00 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,107
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/179:30 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops39h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 7/231:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops32h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/17$1,321
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Thu 10/98:15 amEWR - BKI
2 stops39h 00mAir Canada
Sat 10/2512:15 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops64h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 6/16$1,409
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Wed 9/101:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops32h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 9/275:45 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops33h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/17$1,701
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Sun 11/98:15 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops26h 15mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/198:05 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop34h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,729
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Thu 9/119:35 amEWR - BKI
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 9/2712:15 pmBKI - EWR
1 stop29h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/18$2,118
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/317:25 amLGA - BKI
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/612:35 amBKI - LGA
2 stops27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$2,149
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.
Thu 7/315:00 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops45h 30mChina Southern
Wed 8/63:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops52h 59mChina Southern
Deal found 6/16$2,187
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Mon 8/1812:50 amJFK - BKI
1 stop34h 45mKorean Air
Mon 8/2512:35 amBKI - JFK
1 stop22h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 6/17$2,875
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Wed 8/206:59 pmLGA - BKI
2 stops40h 36mKorean Air
Wed 9/1012:35 amBKI - LGA
2 stops26h 56mKorean Air
Deal found 6/17$3,024

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/20

1:30 pm-10:45 am

2 stops33h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/11

9:30 am-11:00 am

2 stops37h 30m

$1,042

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/9

2:25 pm-10:00 am

2 stops54h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/19

11:00 am-8:40 am

2 stops58h 40m

$1,065

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Sun 11/9

11:00 am-10:00 am

2 stops34h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/19

10:00 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$1,107

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/17

9:30 pm-12:30 am

2 stops39h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/23

1:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$1,321

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Thu 10/9

8:15 am-11:15 am

2 stops39h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/25

12:15 pm-4:51 pm

2 stops64h 36m

$1,409

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

1:20 am-9:35 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/27

5:45 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$1,701

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/9

8:15 pm-11:30 am

2 stops26h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/19

8:05 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$1,729

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Thu 9/11

9:35 am-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/27

12:15 pm-6:00 am

1 stop29h 45m

$2,118

New YorkKota Kinabalu

LGA - BKI

LGABKI

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/31

7:25 am-11:35 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 8/6

12:35 am-4:09 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$2,149

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/31

5:00 pm-2:30 am

3 stops45h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 8/6

3:30 am-8:29 pm

2 stops52h 59m

$2,187

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York State to Kota Kinabalu

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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, Singapore Airlines and China Southern from New York to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,090 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,090 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,090 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,310 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,090 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,090 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,591 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,090 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,572 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,090 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

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?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kota Kinabalu. You may also consider Newark - Kota Kinabalu or New York LaGuardia - 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.

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  • 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 June 18, 2025.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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