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Cheap flights from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu from $1,164

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3:37 pm - 10:25 pm
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BKI
41h 48m
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7:45 am - 6:40 am
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ORD
35h 55m
2 stops
$1,164Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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12:30 am - 3:55 pm
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BKI
26h 25m
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9:20 am - 8:45 pm
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ORD
24h 25m
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$1,216Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 24
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8:48 pm - 10:25 pm
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BKI
36h 37m
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7:45 am - 9:00 pm
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ORD
26h 15m
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$1,333Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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2:00 pm - 10:30 am
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31h 30m
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1:45 am - 5:35 am
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ORD
40h 50m
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$1,361Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 8
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11:25 am - 2:35 pm
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BKI
38h 10m
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11:20 am - 6:15 pm
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ORD
43h 55m
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$1,376Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
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2:00 pm - 11:55 am
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BKI
32h 55m
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9:05 am - 7:45 am
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ORD
35h 40m
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$1,411Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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4:00 pm - 3:55 pm
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BKI
34h 55m
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1:45 am - 2:55 pm
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ORD
26h 10m
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$1,533Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23
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2:00 pm - 3:35 pm
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BKI
36h 35m
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12:40 pm - 8:35 am
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32h 55m
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$1,580Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
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4:15 pm - 3:55 pm
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34h 40m
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1:15 am - 1:55 pm
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25h 40m
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$1,824Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 8
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12:30 am - 10:25 pm
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32h 55m
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7:45 am - 6:39 am
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ORD
35h 54m
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$1,838Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12

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ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

3:37 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops41h 48m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/9

7:45 am-6:40 am

2 stops35h 55m

$1,164
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ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

12:30 am-3:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/24

9:20 am-8:45 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$1,216

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

8:48 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops36h 37m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/9

7:45 am-9:00 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,333

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

2:00 pm-10:30 am

3 stops31h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/8

1:45 am-5:35 am

3 stops40h 50m

$1,361

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

11:25 am-2:35 pm

2 stops38h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/12

11:20 am-6:15 pm

2 stops43h 55m

$1,376

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

2:00 pm-11:55 am

3 stops32h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/9

9:05 am-7:45 am

2 stops35h 40m

$1,411

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

4:00 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/23

1:45 am-2:55 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,533

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

2:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/11

12:40 pm-8:35 am

2 stops32h 55m

$1,580

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

4:15 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/8

1:15 am-1:55 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$1,824

ChicagoKota Kinabalu

ORD - BKI

ORDBKI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

12:30 am-10:25 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/12

7:45 am-6:39 am

2 stops35h 54m

$1,838

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Fastest flight time

29h 10m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu takes 29h 10m
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  • How far is Chicago to Kota Kinabalu by plane?

    Kota Kinabalu is 8802.5 mi away from Chicago. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 29h 10m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu Airport were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • 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.

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