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$1,454+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — BKI
ago. 3 — ago. 101
dom. 8/3
dom. 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 julio 29, 2025.

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$1,454
(Gurufare)
From San Jose to Kota Kinabalu
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This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/119:00 amSJC - BKI
2 stops24h 30mChina Eastern
mié. 8/131:30 amBKI - SJC
2 stops28h 07mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/28$1,454
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/119:00 amSJC - BKI
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/1410:50 pmBKI - SJC
2 stops32h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,659

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San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC - BKI

SJCBKI

San Jose

lun. 8/11

9:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops24h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

mié. 8/13

1:30 am-2:37 pm

2 stops28h 07m

$1,454

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC - BKI

SJCBKI

San Jose

lun. 8/11

9:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

jue. 8/14

10:50 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops32h 17m

$1,659

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Deals found on 7/28

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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 julio 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Eastern from San Jose to Kota Kinabalu. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
158 reviews

Overall

7.2

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 4
2.0
Mediocre

Jordan,Jun 2025

PHX - LAX

Bad. I completely lost my bags. And, I can't even get in contact with anyone to find them.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
158 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
158 reviews

Overall

7.2

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 4
2.0
Mediocre

Jordan,Jun 2025

PHX - LAX

Bad. I completely lost my bags. And, I can't even get in contact with anyone to find them.

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