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If you are simply researching potential flights to Kota Kinabalu, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Kota Kinabalu and alert you when they change.

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Is there an alternative airport near Kota Kinabalu?

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Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Kota Kinabalu is possible. If you are planning a flight to Kota Kinabalu, consider booking flights to Labuan Airport (73 mi from Kota Kinabalu city center), Kudat Airport (83 mi from Kota Kinabalu city center) or Lawas Airport (90 mi from Kota Kinabalu city center).

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Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Kota Kinabalu?

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Labuan Airport has an average price of $142 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Kota Kinabalu. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.

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What is the absolute cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

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Users booking trips to Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan found flights 78% cheaper than the average price of flights to Kota Kinabalu. To find the cheapest price to Kota Kinabalu from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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Which airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, Japan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines are the most popular airlines that fly from United States to Kota Kinabalu on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Kota Kinabalu with these airlines and other airlines flying from United States.

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Japan Airlines Flights to Kota Kinabalu

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The most popular airline for flights to Kota Kinabalu on momondo is Japan Airlines, which operates 8 flights in this direction every week. Most depart out of Kuala Lumpur Intl, with the best deal for Japan Airlines flights to Kota Kinabalu being $1,202 (round-trip, Dallas/Fort Worth to Kota Kinabalu, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 1,805 Japan Airlines reviews, it is rated 8.3 by momondo users.

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Singapore Airlines Flights to Kota Kinabalu

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Singapore Airlines (8.2/10, 1,508 reviews) is also a popular choice for flights to Kota Kinabalu, with deals from as low as $816 from New York John F Kennedy Intl, round-trip. With 7 Singapore Airlines flights to Kota Kinabalu on average each week, prices can vary significantly by origin and availability.

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

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

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How many operators does momondo search for flights to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

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As of May 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

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

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The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

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What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

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The required travel and health documents for your Kota Kinabalu Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kota Kinabalu Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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How long does it take to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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If you’re flying from a popular airport in United States, such as Los Angeles or San Francisco, and flying into Kota Kinabalu, then you can expect flight times to average 21h 05m and 37h 40m, respectively.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO KOTA KINABALU FROM LOS ANGELES	January	40% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu costs on average just $674 in January
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO KOTA KINABALU FROM LOS ANGELES	October	41% more expensive	It costs about $1,565 for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles in October
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO KOTA KINABALU FROM LOS ANGELES	April	866% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles in April than any other month

Best One-Way Price	$568
Best Round-Trip Price	$694
Fastest flight time	30h 00m

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