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$514+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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SEA — BKI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) 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.

Round-trip from

$1,156
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$514
(FlightHub)
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flights from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/2211:35 pmSEA - BKI
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/259:05 amBKI - SEA
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,156
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/217:10 amSEA - BKI
2 stops26h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 8/241:30 amBKI - SEA
2 stops30h 24mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,444
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 8/234:30 pmSEA - BKI
2 stops28h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 8/253:00 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops36h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,571
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 8/221:20 pmSEA - BKI
1 stop19h 15mKorean Air
Sun 8/2412:35 amBKI - SEA
1 stop25h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 6/9$1,637
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2610:15 amSEA - BKI
1 stop41h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sat 8/212:15 pmBKI - SEA
1 stop35h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,071

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SeattleKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 8/22

11:35 pm-1:20 am

1 stop34h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/25

9:05 am-4:35 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$1,156

SeattleKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 8/21

7:10 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/24

1:30 am-4:54 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$1,444

SeattleKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 8/23

4:30 pm-11:55 am

2 stops28h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/25

3:00 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$1,571

SeattleKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 8/22

1:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/24

12:35 am-10:50 am

1 stop25h 15m

$1,637

SeattleKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 7/26

10:15 am-6:25 pm

1 stop41h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/2

12:15 pm-8:45 am

1 stop35h 30m

$2,071

SeattleKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 7/8

4:30 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$514

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Deals found on 6/11

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

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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
1,088 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,444, China Eastern will fly you from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Korean Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,571 and $1,637, respectively.

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