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$765+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BKI
Jun 28 — Jul 51
Sat 6/28
Sat 7/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Kota Kinabalu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated June 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,071
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,615
From Salinas to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 23, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2112:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 8/291:30 amBKI - SFO
1 stop22h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/23$765
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/911:30 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/161:45 amBKI - SFO
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$829
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Thu 11/2011:35 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops26h 25mChina Southern
Sun 11/307:05 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops40h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 6/22$1,071
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Tue 9/911:30 amSFO - BKI
1 stop66h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 9/178:25 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop28h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/22$1,072

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Kota Kinabalu

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San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/29

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop22h 35m

$765

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

11:30 pm-1:20 am

2 stops34h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/16

1:45 am-3:30 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$829

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

11:30 am-9:00 pm

1 stop66h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/17

8:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop28h 15m

$1,072

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Deals found on 6/23

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salinas to Kota Kinabalu

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from S9N to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 23, 2025.

When flying from Salinas to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 23, 2025.
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.1
Good
152 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Salinas. On average, Kota Kinabalu has 0 inbound flights from Salinas per day from 3 airlines. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

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

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

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Top 3 airlines flying from Salinas to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$672Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$990Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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