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$676+ Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,174
(Singapore Airlines)

One-way from

$676
(FlightHub)
From Kota Kinabalu to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1812:15 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop36h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/2211:30 amSFO - BKI
1 stop40h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,174
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 9/171:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops31h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 9/228:55 amSFO - BKI
2 stops24h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/2$1,456
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1810:20 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops30h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 9/2112:20 amSFO - BKI
2 stops27h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,558
This Philippine Airlines 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 Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/185:20 amBKI - SFO
2 stops30h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 9/2211:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops32h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,568

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Kota Kinabalu

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Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/18

12:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop36h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

11:30 am-7:25 pm

1 stop40h 55m

$1,174

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/17

1:30 am-5:50 pm

2 stops31h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

8:55 am-12:30 am

2 stops24h 35m

$1,456

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/18

7:05 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops33h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

11:10 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$1,558

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/18

5:20 am-8:50 pm

2 stops30h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

11:55 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,568

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/9

1:30 pm-7:20 am

2 stops56h 50m

$676

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/8

1:30 am-2:50 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$1,156

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Deals found on 7/1

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Philippine Airlines from Kota Kinabalu to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
266 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
887 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
152 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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