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$451+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BKI
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Kota Kinabalu

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 January 29, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1711:25 am
SFO
-
BKI
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/259:20 am
BKI
-
SFO
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,160
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 2/1711:40 am
SFO
-
BKI
1 stop20h 30m
Korean Air
Tue 2/241:10 am
BKI
-
SFO
1 stop24h 20m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/28$1,221
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:00 am
SFO
-
BKI
2 stops26h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 3/88:45 pm
BKI
-
SFO
1 stop28h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/28$1,304
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/411:25 am
SFO
-
BKI
1 stop21h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 3/71:30 am
BKI
-
SFO
1 stop35h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/28$1,387
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1711:35 pm
SFO
-
BKI
1 stop32h 55m
China Southern
Wed 2/257:05 pm
BKI
-
SFO
2 stops40h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 1/27$1,629
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/179:40 am
SFO
-
BKI
1 stop65h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 2/258:00 pm
BKI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,913
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 6/2512:20 pm
SFO
-
BKI
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1110:20 pm
BKI
-
SFO
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$4,966

Find flight deals from Salinas to Kota Kinabalu

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$451
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 January 29, 2026.
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San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

11:25 am-10:15 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/25

9:20 am-9:15 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$1,160

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

11:40 am-12:10 am

1 stop20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/24

1:10 am-9:30 am

1 stop24h 20m

$1,221

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops45h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/8

8:45 pm-10:00 am

1 stop28h 15m

$1,304

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

11:25 am-12:30 am

1 stop21h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/7

1:30 am-9:15 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$1,387

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

11:30 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops48h 45m

$451

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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 January 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines and China Eastern from Salinas to Kota Kinabalu. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,440 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 2 airlines. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Kota Kinabalu?

    Departing from Salinas to Kota Kinabalu will take you 20h 30m. There are 7626 mi between Salinas and Kota Kinabalu. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Salinas to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$665Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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