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Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from $1,235

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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SEA — BKI
Apr 30 — May 71
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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 April 25, 2024.

Round-trip from

$915
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Kota Kinabalu
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 42% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu (SEA - BKI)?

When flying from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap China Eastern flights from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Eastern for the route between Seattle and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Sun 10/206:05 amSEA - BKI
2 stops27h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 10/221:30 amBKI - SEA
2 stops29h 37mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/23$2,080
Fri 9/206:05 amSEA - BKI
2 stops27h 25mChina Eastern
Fri 9/271:30 amBKI - SEA
2 stops29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/23$2,117
Sun 10/206:05 amSEA - BKI
2 stops27h 25mChina Eastern
Tue 10/221:30 amBKI - SEA
2 stops29h 37mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/22$2,604

Cheap Seattle to Kota Kinabalu flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Prices were last updated on April 25, 2024.
Mon 4/291:30 amSEA - BKI
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/26:05 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,760
Tue 4/301:30 amSEA - BKI
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/309:30 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,833
Tue 4/301:00 pmSEA - BKI
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/26:05 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,846
Wed 5/14:40 pmSEA - BKI
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/303:00 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,873
Tue 4/301:30 amSEA - BKI
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/3011:20 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops50h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,914
Mon 4/291:30 amSEA - BKI
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/211:20 amBKI - SEA
2 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,960
Mon 4/291:30 amSEA - BKI
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/112:30 amBKI - SEA
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,044
Wed 5/112:20 pmSEA - BKI
2 stops55h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/306:05 pmBKI - SEA
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,061
Mon 4/291:30 amSEA - BKI
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/26:05 pmBKI - SEA
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,161

Seattle to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Seattle and Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Thu 9/191:30 amSEA - BKI
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/2811:20 amBKI - SEA
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,235
Sun 10/201:30 pmSEA - BKI
2 stops42h 10mJapan Airlines
Wed 10/237:05 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops30h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,280
Thu 9/191:10 amSEA - BKI
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/289:30 pmBKI - SEA
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,342
Thu 9/191:10 amSEA - BKI
3 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/289:30 pmBKI - SEA
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,437
Sun 10/2010:15 amSEA - BKI
1 stop34h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 10/237:55 pmBKI - SEA
1 stop27h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,446
Thu 9/191:10 amSEA - BKI
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/288:15 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,456
Fri 9/204:40 pmSEA - BKI
2 stops51h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/285:45 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops59h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,462
Fri 9/204:40 pmSEA - BKI
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/287:05 pmBKI - SEA
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,634
Fri 9/204:40 pmSEA - BKI
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/2812:05 pmBKI - SEA
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,669

Seattle to Kota Kinabalu flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Mon 4/291:30 amSEA - BKI
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/26:05 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,760
Tue 4/301:30 amSEA - BKI
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/309:30 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,833
Tue 4/301:00 pmSEA - BKI
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/26:05 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,846
Wed 5/14:40 pmSEA - BKI
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/303:00 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,873
Tue 4/301:30 amSEA - BKI
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/3011:20 pmBKI - SEA
2 stops50h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,914
Mon 4/291:30 amSEA - BKI
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/211:20 amBKI - SEA
2 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,960
Mon 4/291:30 amSEA - BKI
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/112:30 amBKI - SEA
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,044
Wed 5/112:20 pmSEA - BKI
2 stops55h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/306:05 pmBKI - SEA
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,061
Mon 4/291:30 amSEA - BKI
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/26:05 pmBKI - SEA
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,161

Find flights from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle 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 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.

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$1,235 - $2,117

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Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 9/19

2 stops28h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/28

2 stops23h 10m

$1,235

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 10/20

2 stops42h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/23

2 stops30h 20m

$1,280

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 9/19

2 stops33h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/28

3 stops33h 20m

$1,342

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 9/19

3 stops29h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/28

3 stops33h 20m

$1,437

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 10/20

1 stop34h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/23

1 stop27h 50m

$1,446

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 9/19

1 stop21h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/28

2 stops33h 10m

$1,456

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 9/20

2 stops51h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/28

2 stops59h 40m

$1,462

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 10/20

2 stops27h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/22

2 stops29h 37m

$2,080

Seattle/Tacoma IntlKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 9/20

2 stops27h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/27

2 stops29h 10m

$2,117

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Deals found on 4/23

When is the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,539. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

BKI

Temperature

78.8 - 80.6 °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 April 25, 2024.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.9

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,486 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.9

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,481 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.9

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

China Eastern
7.3
Good
574 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.9

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

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    Currently priced at $1,280, Japan Airlines will fly you from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to Japan Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,446 and $2,080, respectively.

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    This is defined as Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) and Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Codes like Kota Kinabalu Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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    Many airlines flying from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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    The Seattle to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/23.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,281Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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