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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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

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Sun 12/283:40 pmSFO - BKI

2 stops38h 35mEmirates

Wed 12/3111:00 amBKI - SFO

2 stops41h 50mEmirates

Deal found 12/14

$4,900

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Thu 1/812:00 pmSFO - BKI

1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 1/141:30 amBKI - SFO

2 stops32h 28mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/15

$897

Thu 1/2910:40 amSFO - BKI

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2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$925

Thu 1/299:40 amSFO - BKI

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Deal found 12/14

$1,013

Thu 1/2211:35 pmSFO - BKI

2 stops32h 55mChina Southern

Sun 1/257:05 pmBKI - SFO

2 stops40h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 12/14

$1,070

Mon 1/121:00 pmSFO - BKI

2 stops43h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 1/271:30 amBKI - SFO

2 stops29h 38mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/15

$925

Mon 1/1211:40 pmSFO - BKI

1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/272:20 amBKI - SFO

1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,087

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Thu 1/812:00 pmSFO - BKI

1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 1/141:30 amBKI - SFO

2 stops32h 28mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/15

$897

Mon 1/1212:00 pmSFO - BKI

1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern

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2 stops29h 38mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/15

$789

Mon 1/1211:40 pmSFO - BKI

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Tue 1/272:20 amBKI - SFO

1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,087

Mon 1/129:40 amSFO - BKI

1 stop41h 20mSingapore Airlines

Wed 1/288:00 pmBKI - SFO

1 stop27h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,176

Thu 1/2211:35 pmSFO - BKI

2 stops32h 55mChina Southern

Sun 1/257:05 pmBKI - SFO

2 stops40h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 12/14

$1,070

Thu 1/299:40 amSFO - BKI

2 stops37h 40mSingapore Airlines

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1 stop36h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,013

Thu 1/2912:00 pmSFO - BKI

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

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3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

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$1,170

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Wed 2/181:45 pmSFO - BKI

3 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$2,047

Fri 2/201:00 pmSFO - BKI

3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$2,431

Thu 2/196:00 amSFO - BKI

3 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$2,546

Wed 2/189:45 pmSFO - BKI

1 stop34h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/16

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Thu 2/1910:55 pmSFO - BKI

1 stop33h 35mCathay Pacific

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$3,288

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Wed 1/14

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Mon 1/12

1:00 pm-12:30 am

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Kota Kinabalu

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1:30 am-3:08 pm

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9:40 am-3:20 pm

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Kota Kinabalu

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11:50 am-7:50 am

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$1,013

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11:35 pm-12:30 am

2 stops32h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/25

7:05 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops40h 35m

$1,070

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SFO - BKI

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San Francisco

Mon 1/12

11:40 pm-10:50 pm

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Kota Kinabalu

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2:20 am-12:30 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,087

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SFO - BKI

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San Francisco

Wed 2/18

1:45 pm-11:10 am

3 stops53h 25m

$2,047

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SFO - BKI

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Thu 2/19

6:00 am-12:30 am

3 stops50h 30m

$2,546

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SFO - BKI

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Fri 2/20

6:30 am-2:30 pm

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$3,056

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Wed 2/18

9:45 pm-12:30 am

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$3,266

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Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

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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.

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1 / 20

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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

178 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

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.

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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.
How can I find direct flights from Salinas to Kota Kinabalu?
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?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas 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 2 airlines flying from Salinas to Kota Kinabalu

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China Eastern	Cheapest$672	Average$812	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,103	Average$1,394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%

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