Which airports can I use when flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Only Economy class is available on flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu.

Which airports do connecting flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu pass through?

Most connecting flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu pass through Hong Kong Intl (HKG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

On the New York to Kota Kinabalu route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 42%. Saturday is the cheapest day at RM 3,847 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at RM 6,603 – a RM 2,757 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Do I need a passport to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from New York to Kota Kinabalu looking right now?

One-way fares from New York to Kota Kinabalu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 2,409, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between New York and Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu is 12 hours ahead of New York (Malaysia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)?

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 63 for economy cars. Top options include: · keddy by Europcar · GREEN MOTION · Europcar · KK Rent A Car · Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a New York to Kota Kinabalu flight?

Return flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 3,999 to RM 5,253, with an average of RM 4,289 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 3,999 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Cathay Pacific (RM 3,688) and Etihad Airways (RM 3,842) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from New York to Kota Kinabalu according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of RM 6,974. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) had the shortest average connection time for New York to Kota Kinabalu stopovers at 842 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec

09:00 - 00:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

26h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

01:30 - 19:05BKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

RM 3,688Cathay Pacific

Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

01:45 - 00:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

33h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

01:30 - 19:05BKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

RM 3,790Cathay Pacific

Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

22:20 - 22:15JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

35h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

08:05 - 08:35BKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

60h 30m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

RM 3,842Etihad Airways

Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

01:45 - 00:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

33h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

01:30 - 05:45BKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

41h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

RM 4,021Cathay Pacific

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

14:55 - 00:30JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

21h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

01:15 - 13:10BKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

RM 4,217Cathay Pacific

Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

22:20 - 10:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

47h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

12:15 - 09:00BKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 45m3 stops Singapore Changi Ho Chi Minh City Doha Hamad Intl

RM 4,534Multiple Airlines

Fri, 12 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb

13:40 - 00:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

21h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

01:30 - 12:00BKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

RM 4,603Cathay Pacific

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 16 Dec

13:05 - 12:20JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

34h 15m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Kuala Lumpur Intl

08:05 - 10:30BKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 25m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Tokyo Haneda

RM 4,648Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

22:20 - 10:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

47h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

13:05 - 11:55BKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 50m1 stop Fuzhou

RM 4,692Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 16 Dec

22:00 - 10:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

47h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

16:05 - 15:05BKI Kota Kinabalu-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 00m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

RM 4,709Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Return flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu start at RM 3,688. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from RM 3,999 to RM 5,253. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was RM 3,688 on Cathay Pacific.

What is the cheapest New York to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

There's little price difference between New York to Kota Kinabalu routes. They average around RM 4,230 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu and is 11% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 53% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Cheapest flight	RM 1,789

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 192% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.

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Which airports can I use when flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu?
Flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?
Only Economy class is available on flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu.
Which airports do connecting flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu pass through?
Most connecting flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu pass through Hong Kong Intl (HKG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?
On the New York to Kota Kinabalu route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 42%. Saturday is the cheapest day at RM 3,847 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at RM 6,603 – a RM 2,757 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
Do I need a passport to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How are flight prices from New York to Kota Kinabalu looking right now?
One-way fares from New York to Kota Kinabalu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 2,409, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between New York and Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu is 12 hours ahead of New York (Malaysia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which car hire options are available at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)?
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 63 for economy cars. Top options include:
· keddy by Europcar
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· KK Rent A Car
· Hertz
How much should I expect to pay for a New York to Kota Kinabalu flight?
Return flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 3,999 to RM 5,253, with an average of RM 4,289 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 3,999 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average RM 3,847 – about RM 2,757 less than Friday (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York to Kota Kinabalu trip for April. Fares historically average RM 3,375 return in that month – typically RM 9,128 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Airport.
- Lintas Platinum Hotel
- Goldenhill Hotel
- Megah D'Aru Hotel

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