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$516+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — BKI
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Expedia
1 star

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,922
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$516
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

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Thu 6/267:00 amSJC - BKI
2 stops49h 35mKorean Air
Wed 7/212:35 amBKI - SJC
2 stops37h 09mKorean Air
Deal found 5/12$1,922
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/2610:20 amSJC - BKI
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/35:20 amBKI - SJC
3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$14,020

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San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC - BKI

SJCBKI

San Jose

Thu 6/26

7:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops49h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/2

12:35 am-10:44 pm

2 stops37h 09m

$1,922

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC - BKI

SJCBKI

San Jose

Thu 6/26

10:20 am-10:45 am

3 stops33h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7/3

5:20 am-9:10 pm

3 stops30h 50m

$14,020

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC - BKI

SJCBKI

San Jose

Wed 6/25

11:40 am-1:20 am

2 stops46h 40m

$516

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC - BKI

SJCBKI

San Jose

Sun 6/15

7:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$1,217

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Deals found on 5/11

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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 May 12, 2025.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,071 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
1,071 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,071 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

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