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Cheap flights from California to Kota Kinabalu from $737

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from California to Kota Kinabalu departing on 11/2. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
20h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 9:00 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
23h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$737China Eastern
Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
21h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
10:50 pm - 9:05 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
25h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$746China Eastern
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 9
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
21h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 9:05 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
22h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$746China Eastern
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 9
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 12:30 amLAX  Los Angeles-BKI Kota Kinabalu
21h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
10:50 pm - 10:05 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-LAX Los Angeles
26h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$772China Eastern
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 12:30 amLAX  Los Angeles-BKI Kota Kinabalu
20h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:15 am - 10:00 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-LAX Los Angeles
35h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$803Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:23 am - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
25h 07m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 9:05 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
25h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$804Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 am - 12:35 amLAX  Los Angeles-BKI Kota Kinabalu
21h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:30 am - 4:20 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-LAX Los Angeles
30h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$806Cathay Pacific
Tue, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 24
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 3:20 pmLAX  Los Angeles-BKI Kota Kinabalu
34h 55m3 stops Tokyo Narita Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl
Singapore Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 7:55 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-LAX Los Angeles
21h 15m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi
$941Singapore Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Thu, Feb 25
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 3:20 pmLAX  Los Angeles-BKI Kota Kinabalu
27h 30m2 stops Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl
Singapore Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 10:55 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-LAX Los Angeles
36h 15m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Tokyo Narita
$941Singapore Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 31
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 3:20 pmLAX  Los Angeles-BKI Kota Kinabalu
34h 55m3 stops Tokyo Narita Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl
Singapore Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 7:55 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-LAX Los Angeles
21h 15m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi
$966Singapore Airlines
Tue, Jan 26 - Thu, Feb 25

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Turkish Airlines flights from California to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on California to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Nov 13
LAX12:45 pmLos Angeles
53h 15m
2 stops
BKI10:00 amKota Kinabalu
Nov 26
BKI11:00 amKota Kinabalu
39h 50m
2 stops
LAX10:50 amLos Angeles
$1,198
Turkish Airlines
Oct 28
LAX7:30 pmLos Angeles
47h 30m
2 stops
BKI10:00 amKota Kinabalu
Nov 1
BKI11:00 amKota Kinabalu
70h 35m
2 stops
LAX6:35 pmLos Angeles
$1,228
Turkish Airlines
Nov 13
LAX12:45 pmLos Angeles
53h 15m
2 stops
BKI10:00 amKota Kinabalu
Nov 28
BKI11:00 amKota Kinabalu
63h 50m
2 stops
LAX10:50 amLos Angeles
$1,253

Qatar Airways flights from California to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Qatar Airways deals on California to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Nov 13
LAX9:12 amLos Angeles
35h 03m
3 stops
BKI12:15 pmKota Kinabalu
Nov 28
BKI1:00 pmKota Kinabalu
39h 50m
2 stops
LAX12:50 pmLos Angeles
$1,596
Qatar Airways
Aug 28
LAX10:30 pmLos Angeles
35h 10m
3 stops
BKI12:40 amKota Kinabalu
Aug 31
BKI10:20 pmKota Kinabalu
30h 40m
2 stops
LAX2:00 pmLos Angeles
$2,375
Qatar Airways
Aug 17
LAX5:50 pmLos Angeles
38h 50m
3 stops
BKI11:40 pmKota Kinabalu
Sep 2
BKI10:20 pmKota Kinabalu
30h 40m
2 stops
LAX2:00 pmLos Angeles
$4,417

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San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/15

1:30 am-9:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$737

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/9

10:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop25h 15m

$746

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/9

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop22h 35m

$746

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX Los Angeles - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

12:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/20

10:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop26h 15m

$772

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX Los Angeles - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 9/7

1:20 pm-12:30 am

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/29

1:15 am-10:00 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$803

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

8:23 am-12:30 am

2 stops25h 07m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/9

10:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop25h 15m

$804

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX Los Angeles - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 1/26

10:55 am-12:35 am

1 stop21h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/24

1:30 am-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$806

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX Los Angeles - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 1/26

12:25 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops34h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 2/25

2:40 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$941

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX Los Angeles - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Sun 1/24

7:50 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/31

2:40 pm-10:55 am

3 stops36h 15m

$941

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX Los Angeles - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 1/26

12:25 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops34h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 2/25

2:40 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$966

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from California to Kota Kinabalu. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $751. The month of December is another great option to travel to Kota Kinabalu, with average flight prices from California averaging around $775.

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Fastest flight time

21h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Kota Kinabalu takes 21h 00m
There are no direct flights from California to Kota Kinabalu. There are no popular flight routes from California to Kota Kinabalu.
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  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Kota Kinabalu Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kota Kinabalu Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Kota Kinabalu

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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China EasternPriceFrom $631Free CancellationRating
7.3
232 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $828Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,583 reviews
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