Cheap flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu from $833

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1:30 pm - 10:00 am
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7:00 am - 11:00 am
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40h 00m2 stops
$833Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sun, Sep 13
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1:30 pm - 10:00 am
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BKI
32h 30m2 stops
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1:45 am - 10:20 pm
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32h 35m2 stops
$1,098Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sun, Sep 13
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1:35 am - 6:30 pm
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BKI
27h 55m1 stop
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10:40 pm - 6:10 pm
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32h 30m2 stops
$1,149Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sun, Mar 1
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32h 30m2 stops
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47h 20m3 stops
$1,169Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, Sep 14
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BKI
30h 40m3 stops
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32h 10m3 stops
$1,179Singapore Airlines
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BKI
28h 25m2 stops
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28h 05m2 stops
$1,208Multiple Airlines
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44h 00m2 stops
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33h 38m3 stops
$1,212Multiple Airlines
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34h 30m2 stops
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EWR
36h 10m2 stops
$1,232Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Sun, Sep 13
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69h 15m3 stops
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51h 05m3 stops
$1,348Emirates
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$1,398Emirates
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Emirates flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Emirates deals on New York to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Emirates
Feb 6
EWR11:45 pmNewark
69h 15m
3 stops
BKI10:00 amKota Kinabalu
Feb 13
BKI7:05 amKota Kinabalu
51h 05m
3 stops
EWR9:10 pmNewark
$1,348
Emirates
Feb 21
EWR11:45 pmNewark
57h 30m
3 stops
BKI10:15 pmKota Kinabalu
Feb 28
BKI7:00 amKota Kinabalu
51h 10m
3 stops
EWR9:10 pmNewark
$1,398
Emirates
Feb 20
JFK10:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
58h 55m
3 stops
BKI10:15 pmKota Kinabalu
Feb 27
BKI7:00 amKota Kinabalu
48h 55m
3 stops
JFK6:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,491

Cathay Pacific flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on New York to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Mar 1
JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 30m
1 stop
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Mar 6
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
30h 35m
1 stop
JFK7:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,441
Cathay Pacific
Feb 6
JFK1:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 50m
1 stop
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Feb 12
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
23h 30m
1 stop
JFK12:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,522

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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

1:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/13

7:00 am-11:00 am

2 stops40h 00m

$833

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

1:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/13

1:45 am-10:20 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,098

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/21

1:35 am-6:30 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/1

10:40 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$1,149

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

1:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/14

11:50 am-11:10 pm

3 stops47h 20m

$1,169

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

8:55 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops30h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/14

3:00 pm-11:10 am

3 stops32h 10m

$1,179

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/5

1:35 am-7:00 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/13

6:55 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 05m

$1,208

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

1:30 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops44h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/31

1:15 am-10:53 pm

3 stops33h 38m

$1,212

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Mon 4/27

12:25 am-10:55 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/13

10:20 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops36h 10m

$1,232

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Fri 2/6

11:45 pm-10:00 am

3 stops69h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/13

7:05 am-9:10 pm

3 stops51h 05m

$1,348

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Sat 2/21

11:45 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops57h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 2/28

7:00 am-9:10 pm

3 stops51h 10m

$1,398

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Fastest flight time

27h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu takes 27h 45m
There are no direct flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu. There are no popular flight routes from New York to Kota Kinabalu.
  • How far is New York to Kota Kinabalu by plane?

    The distance between New York and Kota Kinabalu is about 9139.1 mi. Typically, this will take 27h 45m by plane in normal conditions.

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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kota Kinabalu Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kota Kinabalu Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $816Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,429 reviews
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