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 $809. The distance between USA and Kota Kinabalu is about 7938 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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.

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).

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, San Francisco - Kota Kinabalu and Newark - Kota Kinabalu.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from USA to Kota Kinabalu?

Consider China Eastern, Singapore Airlines or China Southern when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from USA to Kota Kinabalu.

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.

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

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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 December 23, 2025.

Sun 12/2810:05 amJFK - BKI

2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/301:30 amBKI - JFK

1 stop41h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$2,372

Sat 12/2710:05 amJFK - BKI

2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/291:30 amBKI - JFK

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$2,428

Wed 12/2412:01 amEWR - BKI

1 stop34h 04mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/112:05 amBKI - EWR

1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$2,430

Wed 12/2411:00 amJFK - BKI

2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/291:30 amBKI - JFK

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$2,441

Fri 12/2610:55 amJFK - BKI

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/291:30 amBKI - JFK

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$2,541

Sat 12/2710:55 amJFK - BKI

2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/319:20 amBKI - JFK

1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$2,544

Sat 12/2712:30 amJFK - BKI

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/291:30 amBKI - JFK

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$2,564

Thu 12/251:40 pmJFK - BKI

1 stop21h 50mCathay Pacific

Wed 12/311:30 amBKI - JFK

1 stop41h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/22

$2,626

Fri 12/261:40 pmJFK - BKI

1 stop21h 50mCathay Pacific

Wed 12/311:30 amBKI - JFK

1 stop41h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/22

$2,673

Sun 12/2110:20 pmJFK - BKI

3 stops46h 40mEmirates

Fri 1/1611:00 amBKI - JFK

2 stops58h 15mEmirates

Deal found 12/20

$2,774

Thu 12/251:40 pmJFK - BKI

1 stop21h 50mCathay Pacific

Tue 12/301:30 amBKI - JFK

1 stop30h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/22

$2,796

Sat 12/275:25 pmJFK - BKI

2 stops41h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 12/312:20 amBKI - JFK

2 stops40h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$2,805

Best flights from USA to Kota Kinabalu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from USA to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Tue 4/144:50 pmLAX - BKI

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/196:50 amBKI - LAX

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$754

Tue 4/1412:30 pmLAX - BKI

1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern

Sat 4/181:30 amBKI - LAX

1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/22

$809

Tue 4/142:20 pmLAX - BKI

3 stops34h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sun 4/193:00 pmBKI - LAX

2 stops45h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$828

Mon 1/1911:35 pmSFO - BKI

2 stops32h 55mChina Southern

Wed 1/287:05 pmBKI - SFO

2 stops40h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 12/22

$1,005

Fri 1/3012:55 pmJFK - BKI

2 stops40h 05mXiamenAir

Sun 2/157:00 pmBKI - JFK

1 stop28h 55mXiamenAir

Deal found 12/22

$1,083

Sat 2/147:35 pmATL - BKI

2 stops51h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 3/110:10 amBKI - ATL

2 stops66h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,214

Mon 1/2610:30 amIAD - BKI

2 stops46h 40mEmirates

Thu 1/2911:00 amBKI - IAD

2 stops34h 10mEmirates

Deal found 12/22

$1,247

Wed 2/49:00 amJFK - BKI

1 stop26h 30mCathay Pacific

Tue 2/101:30 amBKI - JFK

1 stop23h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/21

$1,283

Sat 2/148:40 pmBOS - BKI

2 stops38h 00mQatar Airways

Sat 3/76:00 pmBKI - BOS

2 stops56h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/21

$1,337

Wed 1/217:30 amSFO - BKI

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/281:30 amBKI - SFO

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$767

Wed 2/46:25 pmEWR - BKI

2 stops35h 35mAir Canada

Wed 2/118:00 pmBKI - EWR

2 stops33h 53mAir Canada

Deal found 12/21

$1,615

Wed 2/41:05 pmJFK - BKI

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/119:50 amBKI - JFK

2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$786

Sun 1/257:50 pmLAX - BKI

2 stops27h 30mSingapore Airlines

Sun 2/88:00 pmBKI - LAX

1 stop39h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$908

Thu 1/2211:30 amLAX - BKI

1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern

Thu 2/58:45 pmBKI - LAX

1 stop28h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/21

$968

Wed 2/43:45 pmSEA - BKI

2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/119:50 amBKI - SEA

2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$818

Mon 1/1911:35 pmSFO - BKI

2 stops32h 55mChina Southern

Wed 1/281:45 amBKI - SFO

2 stops33h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 12/22

$1,005

Sun 2/17:50 pmLAX - BKI

1 stop31h 10mSingapore Airlines

Sun 2/152:40 pmBKI - LAX

2 stops45h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$941

Sun 2/1510:10 pmATL - BKI

2 stops36h 30mBritish Airways

Tue 3/37:05 pmBKI - ATL

2 stops38h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$2,214

Tue 1/2011:35 pmSFO - BKI

1 stop32h 55mChina Southern

Mon 1/261:45 amBKI - SFO

1 stop33h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 12/22

$1,015

Sun 2/13:45 pmLAX - BKI

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/159:50 amBKI - LAX

2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$844

Fri 5/88:20 pmIAD - BKI

2 stops35h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 5/198:50 pmBKI - IAD

2 stops47h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,257

Mon 3/211:45 pmEWR - BKI

3 stops33h 30mEmirates

Thu 3/57:00 amBKI - EWR

3 stops51h 10mEmirates

Deal found 12/21

$1,297

Thu 1/226:10 amLAX - BKI

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/41:30 amBKI - LAX

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$924

Fri 2/137:35 pmATL - BKI

2 stops59h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 3/29:00 pmBKI - ATL

2 stops55h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,273

Wed 2/411:45 pmEWR - BKI

3 stops45h 15mEmirates

Wed 2/1111:00 amBKI - EWR

3 stops47h 10mEmirates

Deal found 12/21

$1,297

Wed 2/48:15 pmJFK - BKI

3 stops30h 05mSingapore Airlines

Wed 2/112:40 pmBKI - JFK

3 stops33h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,192

Wed 2/411:40 pmSFO - BKI

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/242:20 amBKI - SFO

1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$928

Fri 1/309:00 amJFK - BKI

1 stop26h 30mCathay Pacific

Sat 2/141:30 amBKI - JFK

1 stop41h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/21

$1,515

Mon 3/29:00 pmJFK - BKI

2 stops27h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 3/52:40 pmBKI - JFK

2 stops37h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/20

$1,521

Mon 1/1912:00 pmSFO - BKI

1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/2711:45 amBKI - SFO

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$930

Last-minute flights from USA to Kota Kinabalu
Discover last-minute flight deals from USA to Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated December 23, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 1/1912:00 pmSFO - BKI

1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/2711:45 amBKI - SFO

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$930

Mon 1/1912:00 pmSFO - BKI

1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/289:20 amBKI - SFO

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$956

Mon 1/1912:00 pmSFO - BKI

1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/299:20 amBKI - SFO

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$967

Tue 1/208:25 amSFO - BKI

2 stops24h 05mChina Eastern

Mon 1/261:30 amBKI - SFO

2 stops32h 17mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/22

$919

Wed 1/217:30 amSFO - BKI

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/281:30 amBKI - SFO

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$767

Wed 1/2111:00 amSFO - BKI

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/2810:00 pmBKI - SFO

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$801

Thu 1/223:45 pmLAX - BKI

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/57:20 amBKI - LAX

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$642

Thu 1/2212:00 pmSFO - BKI

1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 1/281:30 amBKI - SFO

1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/22

$654

Thu 1/2212:00 pmSFO - BKI

1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 1/271:30 amBKI - SFO

2 stops29h 38mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/22

$789

Thu 1/2211:30 amLAX - BKI

1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern

Wed 2/41:30 amBKI - LAX

1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/22

$870

Thu 1/2212:00 pmSFO - BKI

1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/2711:45 amBKI - SFO

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$948

Sun 1/257:50 pmLAX - BKI

1 stop23h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sun 2/88:00 pmBKI - LAX

2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$879

One-way flights from USA to Kota Kinabalu
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Mon 2/1611:30 amLAX - BKI

2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$349

Mon 1/129:20 pmATL - BKI

3 stops56h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$539

Fri 4/243:35 pmIAD - BKI

3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$592

Sun 2/157:35 pmATL - BKI

2 stops50h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$858

Thu 2/129:50 pmATL - BKI

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$965

Mon 2/910:45 pmATL - BKI

2 stops34h 35mKLM

Deal found 12/22

$1,345

Fri 2/1310:45 pmATL - BKI

2 stops33h 25mKLM

Deal found 12/22

$1,595

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Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

4:50 pm-10:45 am

2 stops26h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/19

6:50 am-6:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$754

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

7:30 am-12:30 am

2 stops25h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/28

1:30 am-9:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$767

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/4

1:05 pm-11:10 am

2 stops33h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/11

9:50 am-10:30 am

2 stops37h 40m

$786

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/18

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$809

SeattleKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 2/4

3:45 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/11

9:50 am-1:20 pm

2 stops43h 30m

$818

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

2:20 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops34h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/19

3:00 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops45h 50m

$828

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

3:45 pm-11:10 am

2 stops27h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/15

9:50 am-5:50 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$844

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 1/25

7:50 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/8

8:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop39h 55m

$908

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

6:10 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/4

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$924

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

11:40 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/24

2:20 am-12:30 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$928

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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 $660). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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

1,660 reviews

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

1,660 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,660 reviews

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

1,415 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,660 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HNL - KIX

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

China Southern

7.5

Good

123 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,660 reviews

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

284 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,660 reviews

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

179 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,660 reviews

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

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 $809. The distance between USA and Kota Kinabalu is about 7938 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, San Francisco - Kota Kinabalu and Newark - 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?
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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 $660). 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 4 airlines flying from USA to Kota Kinabalu

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Eastern	Cheapest$667	Average$772	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$816	Average$1,223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Japan Airlines	Cheapest$1,202	Average$1,204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,397	Average$1,490	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%

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