Kota Kinabalu

$808+ Cheap flights from the United States to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BKI
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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$808
(FlightHub)
From USA to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from USA to Kota Kinabalu
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Mon 10/2012:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 11/91:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/15$808
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Thu 10/212:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/191:30 amBKI - SFO
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$888
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Wed 10/298:20 amSFO - BKI
2 stops25h 10mChina Eastern
Tue 11/41:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops32h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/14$896
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Tue 10/146:00 amSFO - BKI
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2110:50 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$903
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Wed 10/14:45 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2110:50 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$907
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Mon 9/2911:55 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/1810:50 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$910
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/143:10 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/2310:50 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$923
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Mon 9/2911:55 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/227:40 amBKI - SFO
2 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$925
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Mon 9/2911:55 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2110:50 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$928
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Mon 9/2911:55 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/239:50 amBKI - SFO
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$934
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Mon 9/2911:55 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/1911:40 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$939
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Wed 11/2611:30 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/61:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$949

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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 September 16, 2025.
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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Kota Kinabalu

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Return

Price

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/9

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$808

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/21

10:50 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$903

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 11/26

11:30 am-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 4/6

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$949

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

12:20 am-10:55 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/22

6:50 am-5:30 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$952

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/7

6:45 am-12:40 am

2 stops29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/15

5:20 am-10:40 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,000

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 10/12

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/17

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$1,014

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

11:30 am-2:40 pm

1 stop36h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/24

9:50 am-8:30 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,017

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

1:05 am-4:25 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/19

11:40 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,021

SeattleKota Kinabalu

SEA - BKI

SEABKI

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 11/20

3:22 pm-10:20 am

2 stops50h 58m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 11/29

10:50 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$1,044

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

1:05 am-4:25 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/21

12:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,052

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from US to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from USA to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

When flying from USA to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and Singapore 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

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Brian,Sep 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

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 21h. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $808. 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?

  • 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.

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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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$667Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$816Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$990Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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