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$421+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BKI
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,332
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$421
(Kiwi.com)
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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 October 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2811:30 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/125:00 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/262:30 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/139:20 amBKI - SFO
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/262:30 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/111:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,399
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/272:30 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/115:00 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,401

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San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

12:25 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/11

1:30 am-5:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,372

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

4:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops50h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/12

10:10 am-1:40 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$1,391

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

8:55 am-12:30 am

2 stops24h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/11

1:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$1,521

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

10:40 am-3:20 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/12

11:50 am-8:50 am

1 stop36h 00m

$1,665

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

11:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$421

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Deals found on 10/28

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Kota Kinabalu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

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 October 28, 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 56% 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 October 28, 2025.
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
8.1
Very good
1,388 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
8.1
Very good
1,388 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,388 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
174 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,388 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

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

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 Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu in about 21h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 29h 25m. 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 $672 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$672Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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