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$498+ 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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BKI
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Kota Kinabalu

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Round-trip from

$717
(Ovago)

One-way from

$498
(Kiwi.com)
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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 July 1, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 10/155:45 pmORD - BKI
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/227:00 amBKI - ORD
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$717
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 10/2712:30 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/35:20 amBKI - LAX
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$764
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Fri 9/268:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop23h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 10/212:15 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop24h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/29$930
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 9/2612:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 10/11:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/29$974
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/251:30 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/36:50 amBKI - JFK
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$991
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Wed 7/210:55 amSFO - BKI
2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/151:30 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,039
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/113:45 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops65h 45mEtihad Airways
Sat 9/2711:00 amBKI - JFK
2 stops58h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,066
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Tue 9/169:35 pmBOS - BKI
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/1911:00 amBKI - BOS
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,149
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Sun 8/249:00 pmIAD - BKI
2 stops39h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 8/2811:30 amBKI - IAD
2 stops33h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,162
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Tue 8/1212:50 pmORD - BKI
2 stops32h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 8/194:20 pmBKI - ORD
2 stops35h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,245
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Thu 10/1610:00 pmBOS - BKI
2 stops38h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 10/1912:40 pmBKI - BOS
2 stops38h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,288
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Sun 8/241:40 amJFK - BKI
2 stops31h 55mJapan Airlines
Wed 9/35:20 amBKI - JFK
2 stops41h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,303

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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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ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

5:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops27h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/22

7:00 am-8:40 am

2 stops38h 40m

$717

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sat 9/27

12:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops30h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/2

7:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$859

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 9/26

8:40 pm-11:15 am

1 stop23h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/2

12:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$930

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Fri 9/26

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/1

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop23h 35m

$974

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/25

1:30 pm-10:45 am

2 stops33h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/3

6:50 am-11:00 am

2 stops40h 10m

$991

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

11:55 pm-1:20 am

1 stop34h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/19

11:45 am-9:00 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$1,039

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

3:45 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops65h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/27

11:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops58h 00m

$1,066

BostonKota Kinabalu

BOS - BKI

BOSBKI

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 9/16

9:35 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/19

11:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops44h 40m

$1,149

Washington, D.C.Kota Kinabalu

IAD - BKI

IADBKI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/24

9:00 pm-12:40 am

2 stops39h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/28

11:30 am-8:40 am

2 stops33h 10m

$1,162

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

12:50 pm-10:45 am

2 stops32h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/19

4:20 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,245

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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 July 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, Japan Airlines, and Emirates 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,504 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

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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.

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

    The most popular flight routes from USA to Kota Kinabalu are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kota Kinabalu, Newark - Kota Kinabalu and New York John F Kennedy 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.

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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.

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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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$667Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$990Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,103Average$1,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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