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$442+ 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BKI
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 21, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 4/244:50 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/269:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$613
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2212:35 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/267:05 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$639
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 1/223:45 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/59:50 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$643
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 1/2511:30 am
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/89:50 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$646
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/191:00 pm
SFO
-
BKI
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 3/291:30 am
BKI
-
SFO
1 stop22h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/19$656
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/2312:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 3/301:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/21$656
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 1/2211:30 am
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 2/41:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/21$738
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 4/3012:35 pm
LAX
-
BKI
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/187:05 am
BKI
-
LAX
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$749
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/191:00 pm
SFO
-
BKI
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Fri 3/271:30 am
BKI
-
SFO
1 stop23h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/19$763
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 4/1712:30 pm
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop21h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 4/301:30 am
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/19$763
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/281:00 pm
SFO
-
BKI
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 4/191:30 am
BKI
-
SFO
1 stop22h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/20$810
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/111:30 am
LAX
-
BKI
1 stop40h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 2/158:45 pm
BKI
-
LAX
1 stop28h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/20$810

Find flight deals from USA to Kota Kinabalu

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$442
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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 January 21, 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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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 4/24

4:50 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/26

9:30 am-6:50 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$613

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

1:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/29

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop22h 35m

$656

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 3/23

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/30

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$656

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 4/17

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/30

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$763

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

1:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/14

9:30 am-11:00 am

2 stops37h 30m

$824

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 4/24

11:30 pm-8:45 am

1 stop42h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/26

12:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$849

SeattleKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 5/7

10:15 am-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/13

3:00 pm-8:45 am

2 stops32h 45m

$859

SeattleKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 7/18

4:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/2

5:20 am-2:25 pm

2 stops48h 05m

$863

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

11:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/16

3:00 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops43h 10m

$886

SeattleKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 7/18

4:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/3

10:20 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$896

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Deals found on 1/19

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Kota Kinabalu

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Kota Kinabalu (average of $658). 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 January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and China Southern 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,688 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,688 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,688 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,434 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,688 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,688 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,688 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,688 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

Local boy flight attendant was amazing. Super friendly and attentive.

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 20h 30m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $656. The distance between USA and Kota Kinabalu is about 7626 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?

    The most popular flight routes from USA to Kota Kinabalu are Los Angeles - Kota Kinabalu, Salt Lake City - Kota Kinabalu and Seattle/Tacoma Intl - 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from USA to Kota Kinabalu.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Kota Kinabalu (average of $658). 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 2 airlines flying from USA to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$665Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$816Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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