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Find cheap flights from the United States to Kota Kinabalu from RM 2,795

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Flights to Kota Kinabalu - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

The duration of your flight to Kota Kinabalu depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Kota Kinabalu on KAYAK are from San Francisco, which takes 21h 25m, New York, which takes 25h 20m, Los Angeles, which takes 30h 20m, and Newark, which takes 33h 16m.

How many direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are there each day?

There are around 62 direct flights from within United States to Kota Kinabalu every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 07:00 the most common departure time and 46% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are there each week?

Each week there are around 430 direct flights from within United States to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Low season

August

High season

May

Cheapest flight

RM 2,795
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kota Kinabalu

FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • Where can I rent a car after landing at Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

    Cars provide a flexible and more convenient way of moving around Kota Kinabalu. It might thus be best if you consider booking your rental car online through Kota Kinabalu International Airport and picking it up immediately after you land. You can find the car rental desks past the baggage claim area. Thrifty, Green Matrix, and Hertz offer courtesy shuttles from the terminal to their off-airport locations.

  • What is the best way to connect from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to the city center?

    The choice of travel from Kinabalu International Airport to the city may depend on your budget, urgency or comfort. There are buses serving this route and departing every 30 minutes. If you miss the bus, you can hop onto Minivan Number 17, which is slightly faster. However, taxis are the most reliable and quickest, as they operate 24/7, and get there in under 15 minutes.

  • Do flights from JKF and BKI accept passengers with pets?

    With several animal relief areas in every terminal at JKF, you won’t have a problem bringing your furry family member on this trip. Those departing via Terminal 4 will find these spaces outside the terminal and post-security on the B Concourse between Gates B31 and B33.

  • Are JKF and BKI accessible to disabled passengers?

    Both the departure and destination airports cater to the needs of disabled travelers and persons with limited mobility. There is a wheelchair service upon request, and all the standard amenities are accessible, including toilets and bathrooms. Lastly, you will find friendly airport agents ready to guide you through the high-traffic areas.

  • How far is Kota Kinabalu from central Kota Kinabalu?

    Central Kota Kinabalu is 6 km away from Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the name of Kota Kinabalu’s airport?

    When flying to Kota Kinabalu, you'll arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI). The airport is also known as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Of the 5 airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu, AirAsia offers the most flights, with around 229 per week, followed by Malaysia Airlines with 146 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kota Kinabalu flight deals.
  • Travelers from the United States to Kota Kinabalu use John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) as their main departure port. John F. Kennedy Airport operates the highest frequency of flights from the U.S. to Kota Kinabalu compared to O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which also serve as departure stations to Kota Kinabalu.
  • Suppose you are in Downtown New York and want to connect to John F. Kennedy Airport to in time for your flight to Kota Kinabalu, you will find the train as a cheaper and more convenient option, taking about 51 minutes to get there. For a quicker option, consider taking a taxi which takes about 23 minutes to cover the distance.
  • If you arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) late at night, it might be best if you booked a room at one of the nearby hotels before proceeding to your next destination. Typically, such hotels provide complimentary shuttles to and from the airport to make your movement easier, especially if you have heavy luggage.
  • When booking flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Kota Kinabalu, you will find a wide range of carriers that operate one-stop or two-stop flights along this route. Usually, these layovers are at their hubs. For instance, Malaysia Airlines transits through Kuala Lumpur, while Emirates Airline makes a stopover in Dubai.
  • Those planning to fly with the first flight from John F. Kennedy Airport to Kota Kinabalu should consider relaxing at a nearby hotel. Plan and book a room at TWA Hotel, the online on-site property New York's JFK International Airport.
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Prefer to fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?

Find which airlines fly direct to Kota Kinabalu, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

United States to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +20 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +21 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +20 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +21 more

Wednesday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +21 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +22 more

Thursday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +21 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +22 more

Friday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +19 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +20 more

Saturday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +23 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +24 more

Sunday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +19 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +20 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to United States

Monday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +20 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +21 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +20 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +21 more

Wednesday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +21 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +22 more

Thursday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +21 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +22 more

Friday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +19 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +20 more

Saturday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +23 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +24 more

Sunday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air, +19 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +20 more

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Book cheap flights from the United States to Kota Kinabalu

Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/5Wed
2 stops
44h 15mLAX-BKI
20/5Mon
2 stops
30h 15mBKI-LAX
RM 5,155
14/9Sat
2 stopsMalaysia Airlines
25h 20mJFK-BKI
22/9Sun
2 stopsMalaysia Airlines
29h 35mBKI-JFK
RM 5,871
3/5Fri
2 stopsMalaysia Airlines
25h 45mIAD-BKI
6/5Mon
2 stopsMalaysia Airlines
30h 25mBKI-IAD
RM 6,015
20/10Sun
2 stopsJAL
42h 10mSEA-BKI
23/10Wed
2 stopsJAL
31h 40mBKI-SEA
RM 6,115
15/8Thu
2 stopsJAL
45h 15mORD-BKI
3/9Tue
2 stopsJAL
27h 05mBKI-ORD
RM 6,774
20/10Sun
1 stopSingapore Airlines
34h 05mSEA-BKI
23/10Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
27h 50mBKI-SEA
RM 6,908
9/5Thu
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
33h 50mSFO-BKI
13/5Mon
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
30h 30mBKI-SFO
RM 7,094
13/8Tue
2 stopsTurkish Airlines
37h 10mORD-BKI
7/9Sat
2 stopsTurkish Airlines
31h 40mBKI-ORD
RM 7,434
1/8Thu
2 stopsTurkish Airlines
50h 05mJFK-BKI
12/8Mon
2 stopsTurkish Airlines
45h 35mBKI-JFK
RM 7,821
14/9Sat
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
35h 55mJFK-BKI
22/9Sun
1 stopSingapore Airlines
34h 55mBKI-JFK
RM 14,222

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/10Fri
3 stops
43h 55mJFK-BKI
RM 2,795
5/10Sat
3 stops
56h 15mJFK-BKI
RM 2,890
5/10Sat
2 stops
36h 10mJFK-BKI
RM 3,201
4/10Fri
2 stops
35h 40mJFK-BKI
RM 3,206
3/10Thu
2 stops
34h 50mJFK-BKI
RM 3,368
10/7Wed
2 stopsJAL
42h 10mSEA-BKI
RM 3,760
3/10Thu
2 stopsTurkish Airlines
51h 10mEWR-BKI
RM 4,682
4/10Fri
1 stopSingapore Airlines
34h 00mJFK-BKI
RM 4,734
17/7Wed
2 stopsTurkish Airlines
51h 10mEWR-BKI
RM 5,977
5/10Sat
1 stopSingapore Airlines
61h 45mEWR-BKI
RM 7,481

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