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$973+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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NYC — BKI
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Kota Kinabalu

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 July 3, 2025.

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From New York (NYC) to Kota Kinabalu
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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 July 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/3111:30 amJFK - BKI
2 stops49h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 9/51:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops40h 26mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/3$973
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/113:45 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops65h 45mEtihad Airways
Sat 9/2711:00 amBKI - JFK
2 stops58h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,066
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/302:00 amJFK - BKI
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/65:00 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops54h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,102
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/411:45 amEWR - BKI
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/810:40 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops55h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,287
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3110:20 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops35h 10mEmirates
Sat 9/611:00 amBKI - JFK
2 stops63h 25mEmirates
Deal found 7/3$1,455
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 9/116:20 pmEWR - BKI
2 stops28h 55mAir Canada
Sat 9/2712:15 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops64h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$1,577
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Wed 9/101:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops32h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 9/2712:40 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops32h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,671
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 8/311:20 pmJFK - BKI
1 stop22h 15mKorean Air
Fri 9/512:35 amBKI - JFK
1 stop22h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 7/3$1,787
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Thu 9/118:55 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops26h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sat 9/2712:15 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop42h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,868
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Thu 9/115:00 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops37h 20mChina Southern
Sat 9/277:20 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops47h 12mChina Southern
Deal found 7/2$1,996
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Thu 9/119:35 amEWR - BKI
1 stop37h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sat 9/2712:15 pmBKI - EWR
1 stop29h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,094
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Fri 7/47:25 amLGA - BKI
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/810:50 pmBKI - LGA
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$2,277

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 July 3, 2025.
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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/31

11:30 am-12:30 am

2 stops49h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/5

1:30 am-5:56 am

2 stops40h 26m

$973

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

3:45 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops65h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/27

11:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops58h 00m

$1,066

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

2:00 am-10:00 am

2 stops44h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/6

5:00 pm-11:00 am

2 stops54h 00m

$1,102

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/31

10:20 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops35h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/6

11:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops63h 25m

$1,455

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Thu 9/11

6:20 pm-11:15 am

2 stops28h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/27

12:15 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops64h 44m

$1,577

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Sat 8/16

11:55 am-11:55 am

2 stops36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/23

10:50 pm-7:56 am

3 stops45h 06m

$1,617

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

12:40 pm-9:00 am

2 stops32h 20m

$1,671

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/31

1:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/5

12:35 am-11:00 am

1 stop22h 25m

$1,787

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

8:55 pm-11:15 am

2 stops26h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/27

12:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop42h 35m

$1,868

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

5:00 pm-6:20 pm

3 stops37h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/27

7:20 pm-6:32 am

2 stops47h 12m

$1,996

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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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, Emirates, and 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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
1,101 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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
1,320 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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
3,594 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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.

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  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Eastern ($973), Etihad Airways ($1,066), and Emirates ($1,455) 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.

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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 July 3, 2025.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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