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$739+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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SFO — BKI
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,095
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,132
From San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Mon 11/1012:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 11/231:30 amBKI - SFO
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/9$739
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 9/238:55 amSFO - BKI
2 stops24h 35mChina Eastern
Wed 10/151:30 amBKI - SFO
1 stop22h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/9$782
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/2512:40 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops44h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 10/151:30 amBKI - SFO
1 stop22h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/9$794
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2411:35 amSFO - BKI
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/155:45 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$801
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/248:55 amSFO - BKI
2 stops24h 35mChina Eastern
Wed 10/151:30 amBKI - SFO
1 stop22h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/9$827
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Mon 11/1012:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 11/241:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops29h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/9$835
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Mon 11/1012:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 11/251:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops48h 14mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/9$841
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Mon 11/1011:35 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops26h 25mChina Southern
Tue 11/257:05 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops64h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 9/9$861
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 9/238:55 amSFO - BKI
2 stops24h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 10/131:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops28h 03mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/9$917
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/2512:40 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops44h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 10/131:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops31h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/9$924
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Thu 11/1312:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/3010:00 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$931
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2411:55 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/167:40 amBKI - SFO
2 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$933

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

1:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/15

7:00 am-6:50 am

2 stops38h 50m

$1,091

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

1:10 am-4:35 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/17

9:50 am-8:50 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,095

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

3:00 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/26

10:10 am-12:40 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$1,307

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

3:00 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 11/25

7:05 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$1,342

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

3:00 pm-12:55 am

2 stops41h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/26

10:10 am-12:40 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$1,342

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Deals found on 9/9

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and China Eastern from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
479 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dana,Aug 2025

MNL - ICN

Air Asana helped me so much because I had previously canceled flights and they booked me. They helped me through the whole process of getting a new flight. The staff was courteous and helpful kind, and they assisted me with everything that I needed. They provided plenty of water and the food was good as well. Thank you so much to the Asana airline staff.!!
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
479 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
479 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dana,Aug 2025

MNL - ICN

Air Asana helped me so much because I had previously canceled flights and they booked me. They helped me through the whole process of getting a new flight. The staff was courteous and helpful kind, and they assisted me with everything that I needed. They provided plenty of water and the food was good as well. Thank you so much to the Asana airline staff.!!
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,365 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
479 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dana,Aug 2025

MNL - ICN

Air Asana helped me so much because I had previously canceled flights and they booked me. They helped me through the whole process of getting a new flight. The staff was courteous and helpful kind, and they assisted me with everything that I needed. They provided plenty of water and the food was good as well. Thank you so much to the Asana airline staff.!!
China Eastern
7.2
Good
165 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
479 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dana,Aug 2025

MNL - ICN

Air Asana helped me so much because I had previously canceled flights and they booked me. They helped me through the whole process of getting a new flight. The staff was courteous and helpful kind, and they assisted me with everything that I needed. They provided plenty of water and the food was good as well. Thank you so much to the Asana airline staff.!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $672 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Asiana Airlines and Singapore Airlines, starting at $990 and $1,103 round-trip. Users have found that China Eastern is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$672Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$990Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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