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$779+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BKI
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

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 January 27, 2026.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 5/612:20 pm
SFO
-
BKI
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1112:40 pm
BKI
-
SFO
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$779
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 1/2611:00 am
SFO
-
BKI
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/25:20 am
BKI
-
SFO
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$783
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/191:00 pm
SFO
-
BKI
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 4/111:30 am
BKI
-
SFO
2 stops45h 23m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/25$797
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/2410:35 pm
SFO
-
BKI
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/35:20 am
BKI
-
SFO
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$834
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 5/611:00 am
SFO
-
BKI
1 stop43h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 5/119:45 am
BKI
-
SFO
1 stop38h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/26$840
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Mon 1/2612:00 pm
SFO
-
BKI
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 1/281:30 am
BKI
-
SFO
1 stop23h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/24$870
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/2510:30 pm
SFO
-
BKI
1 stop28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/119:20 am
BKI
-
SFO
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$920
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 3/118:55 am
SFO
-
BKI
2 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/171:30 am
BKI
-
SFO
2 stops31h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$927
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 1/25$964
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 3/1910:35 pm
SFO
-
BKI
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1210:20 pm
BKI
-
SFO
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$971

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$779
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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 January 27, 2026.
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 Francisco

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Kota Kinabalu

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Price

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

1:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/11

1:30 am-7:53 am

2 stops45h 23m

$797

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

10:35 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/3

5:20 am-11:15 am

2 stops21h 55m

$834

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

11:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop43h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5/11

9:45 am-9:10 am

1 stop38h 25m

$840

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

10:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/11

9:20 am-7:45 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$920

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

8:55 am-12:30 am

2 stops24h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/17

1:30 am-5:44 pm

2 stops31h 14m

$927

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/8

8:45 pm-10:00 am

1 stop28h 15m

$964

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

10:35 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/12

10:20 pm-9:20 am

2 stops26h 00m

$971

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Deals found on 1/25

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Kota Kinabalu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Kota Kinabalu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Kota Kinabalu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,439 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,439 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,439 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,439 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

    Airlines like China Eastern and Singapore Airlines fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu in about 20h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 30m. San Francisco and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 7626 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $665 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Singapore Airlines, starting at $1,103.

  • 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$665Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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