Kota Kinabalu

$533+ 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BKI
Jun 13 — Jun 201
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Kota Kinabalu

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 May 14, 2026.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/112:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 9/71:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/13$720
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/112:45 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/86:50 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$955
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/157:50 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops27h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 11/212:40 pm
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops43h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/10$978
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Tue 9/112:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 9/161:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/9$1,015
This China Eastern 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/19:10 am
LAS
-
BKI
2 stops24h 20m
China Eastern
Fri 9/41:30 am
BKI
-
LAS
2 stops30h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/12$1,029
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Mon 9/2111:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops25h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 11/168:00 pm
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop39h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,031
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2112:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/151:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,036
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 9/2311:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops25h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 10/238:45 pm
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop40h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,043
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 9/2312:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/221:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,050
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1511:30 am
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/201:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,100
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 10/14:25 pm
BOS
-
BKI
2 stops65h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 10/3111:35 am
BKI
-
BOS
2 stops63h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,185
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Wed 9/93:10 pm
IAD
-
BKI
2 stops54h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/161:00 pm
BKI
-
IAD
2 stops56h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,238

Find flight deals from USA to Kota Kinabalu

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Most accurate provider

oojo
3 stars

Most trusted provider

oojo
2 stars

Round-trip from

$720
(Ovago)

One-way from

$533
(Kiwi.com)
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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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Las VegasKota Kinabalu

LAS - BKI

LASBKI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/1

9:10 am-12:30 am

2 stops24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/4

1:30 am-4:55 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,029

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

2:20 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops34h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/8

3:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops43h 40m

$1,134

BostonKota Kinabalu

BOS - BKI

BOSBKI

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 10/1

4:25 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops65h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/31

11:35 am-3:10 pm

2 stops63h 35m

$1,185

BostonKota Kinabalu

BOS - BKI

BOSBKI

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 10/1

4:25 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/31

3:30 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$1,238

Washington, D.C.Kota Kinabalu

IAD - BKI

IADBKI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/9

3:10 pm-10:00 am

2 stops54h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/16

1:00 pm-9:45 am

2 stops56h 45m

$1,238

SeattleKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 10/22

4:25 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/26

5:20 am-12:40 pm

2 stops46h 20m

$1,300

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 stops55h 40m

$1,340

Washington, D.C.Kota Kinabalu

IAD - BKI

IADBKI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/13

9:00 pm-12:40 am

2 stops39h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/17

7:05 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,372

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/20

10:15 am-11:40 pm

2 stops48h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/4

3:00 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$1,394

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 10/25

8:50 pm-11:05 am

1 stop23h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/29

11:50 am-8:55 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$1,409

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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 May 14, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andChina Eastern 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

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 24h 20m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,029. The distance between USA and Kota Kinabalu is about 8029 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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  • 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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    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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$631Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$816Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,490Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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