Kota Kinabalu

$511+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BKI
Jul 13 — Jul 201
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Cheapest flights from USA to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 13, 2026.

This Justfly.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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/812:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 10/201:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/12$694
This China Eastern 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1412:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 9/161:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/10$736
This Justfly.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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/812:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 10/211:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/12$804
This China Eastern 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/612:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 10/171:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/12$851
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/94:50 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/214:50 pm
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$874
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.
Mon 9/77:16 am
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops26h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/151:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$890
This Justfly.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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 10/191:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/12$914
This China Eastern 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/712:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 10/171:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/12$966
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/84:50 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/219:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$975
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.
Sat 10/2411:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops48h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 11/72:40 pm
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops43h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12$981
This Justfly.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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/108:20 am
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/211:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,005
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/84:50 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/229:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,016

Find flight deals from USA to Kota Kinabalu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated June 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

oojo
3 stars

Most trusted provider

oojo
2 stars

Round-trip from

$694
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$511
(Kiwi.com)
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From USA to Kota Kinabalu
One-way flight from USA to Kota Kinabalu

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/6

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/22

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$851

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/7

4:50 pm-11:55 am

2 stops28h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/16

9:30 am-6:45 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$1,064

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/20

5:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops27h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/4

10:20 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$1,165

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/30

5:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops27h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/13

10:20 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$1,182

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 10/26

4:10 pm-12:55 am

2 stops41h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/29

11:55 am-1:50 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$1,253

Washington, D.C.Kota Kinabalu

IAD - BKI

IADBKI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/17

3:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops43h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/21

11:00 am-9:45 am

2 stops34h 45m

$1,296

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/6

4:20 pm-12:40 am

2 stops41h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/20

12:40 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops40h 20m

$1,321

Washington, D.C.Kota Kinabalu

IAD - BKI

IADBKI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/13

10:55 am-10:15 pm

2 stops47h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/17

1:00 pm-8:40 am

2 stops31h 40m

$1,338

Washington, D.C.Kota Kinabalu

IAD - BKI

IADBKI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/15

10:40 am-6:20 pm

2 stops42h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 12/15

1:00 pm-8:20 am

2 stops32h 20m

$1,341

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/8

1:45 am-11:40 pm

3 stops33h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/28

5:20 am-10:05 pm

3 stops52h 45m

$1,371

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Kota Kinabalu

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Kota Kinabalu (average of $631). Flying from USA to Kota Kinabalu in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,565). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 13, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,China Eastern, andMalaysia Airlines from the United States 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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from United States?

    If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from United States, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Kota Kinabalu.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Kota Kinabalu?

    A quick flight from USA to Kota Kinabalu can take about 21h. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $851. The distance between USA and Kota Kinabalu is about 7937 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Kota Kinabalu?

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on USA to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Kota Kinabalu (average of $631). Flying from USA to Kota Kinabalu in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,565). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from USA to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$631Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,033Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,490Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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