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$545+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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SFO — BKI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

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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 June 12, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/1912:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/267:00 amBKI - SFO
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,257
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 6/1912:35 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops44h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 7/41:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops31h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/12$1,589
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 6/1912:35 amSFO - BKI
2 stops26h 45mChina Southern
Sat 7/57:20 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops64h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 6/10$1,787
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 6/193:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops38h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 7/510:20 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops30h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,018
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Fri 7/45:15 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops39h 20mKorean Air
Wed 7/912:35 amBKI - SFO
2 stops30h 13mKorean Air
Deal found 6/12$2,233
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/1911:30 amSFO - BKI
1 stop56h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sat 7/512:15 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop60h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,609

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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 June 12, 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

Sat 7/19

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/26

7:00 am-8:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,257

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

5:15 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/9

12:35 am-3:48 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$2,233

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

6:00 am-1:20 am

3 stops52h 20m

$545

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

1:05 am-6:20 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,005

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 6/20

8:55 am-12:30 am

2 stops24h 35m

$1,171

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 6/20

12:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$1,409

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Deals found on 6/11

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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 June 12, 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.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

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 to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    $1,005 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Malaysia Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Eastern and Korean Air, with prices starting from $1,171 and $1,409, respectively.

  • 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$672Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$990Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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