How long does it take to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New York, such as Newark or New York, and flying into Kota Kinabalu, then you can expect flight times to average 26h 30m and 28h, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Etihad Airways, Korean Air, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Kota Kinabalu

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

Prices for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu Airport refresh daily.

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

As of August 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

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

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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8:24 pm - 12:30 amJFK-BKI

40h 06m2 stops

1:30 am - 6:00 amBKI-JFK

40h 30m2 stops

$1,117

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Fri, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 23

2:10 am - 1:20 amJFK-BKI

35h 10m1 stop

10:55 pm - 10:40 amBKI-JFK

47h 45m2 stops

$1,167

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Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 13

10:00 am - 1:20 amJFK-BKI

27h 20m2 stops

1:45 am - 8:35 pmBKI-JFK

30h 50m2 stops

$1,190

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Sun, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 12

2:10 am - 1:20 amJFK-BKI

35h 10m1 stop

1:45 am - 8:40 pmBKI-JFK

30h 55m2 stops

$1,245

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Sat, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 12

3:45 pm - 9:30 pmJFK-BKI

41h 45m2 stops

11:00 am - 9:00 amBKI-JFK

34h 00m2 stops

$1,332Etihad Airways

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Fri, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 24

10:20 pm - 9:30 pmJFK-BKI

59h 10m3 stops

11:00 am - 6:55 pmBKI-JFK

43h 55m3 stops

$1,469Emirates

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Sat, Sep 27 - Fri, Oct 3

1:55 am - 5:00 pmJFK-BKI

27h 05m2 stops

5:20 am - 10:00 pmBKI-JFK

28h 40m2 stops

$1,629Malaysia Airlines

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Fri, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 3

9:00 pm - 12:30 amJFK-BKI

39h 30m2 stops

1:30 am - 6:00 amBKI-JFK

40h 30m2 stops

$1,655China Eastern

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Thu, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 26

1:55 am - 6:20 pmJFK-BKI

28h 25m2 stops

9:00 pm - 3:10 pmBKI-JFK

30h 10m2 stops

$1,738Malaysia Airlines

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Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 27

9:00 pm - 12:30 amJFK-BKI

39h 30m2 stops

1:30 am - 11:59 pmBKI-JFK

34h 29m2 stops

$1,781China Eastern

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Thu, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 26

Malaysia Airlines flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu

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Malaysia Airlines

Sep 26

JFK1:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 05m

2 stops

BKI5:00 pmKota Kinabalu

Oct 3

BKI5:20 amKota Kinabalu

28h 40m

2 stops

JFK10:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,629

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Malaysia Airlines

Sep 10

JFK1:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 25m

2 stops

BKI6:20 pmKota Kinabalu

Sep 27

BKI9:00 pmKota Kinabalu

30h 10m

2 stops

JFK3:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,738

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Malaysia Airlines

Sep 11

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 20m

2 stops

BKI12:40 amKota Kinabalu

Sep 27

BKI9:00 pmKota Kinabalu

30h 10m

2 stops

JFK3:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,742

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Singapore Airlines flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu

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Singapore Airlines

Oct 17

JFK8:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 40m

3 stops

BKI3:35 pmKota Kinabalu

Oct 24

BKI10:00 pmKota Kinabalu

74h 15m

2 stops

JFK12:15 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,757

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Singapore Airlines

Sep 11

JFK8:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 20m

2 stops

BKI11:15 amKota Kinabalu

Sep 27

BKI3:00 pmKota Kinabalu

32h 10m

3 stops

JFK11:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,857

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Singapore Airlines

Sep 11

JFK8:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 20m

2 stops

BKI11:15 amKota Kinabalu

Sep 27

BKI3:00 pmKota Kinabalu

32h 10m

3 stops

JFK11:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,967

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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/17

8:24 pm-12:30 am

2 stops40h 06m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/23

1:30 am-6:00 am

2 stops40h 30m

$1,117

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/6

2:10 am-1:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/13

10:55 pm-10:40 am

2 stops47h 45m

$1,167

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/7

10:00 am-1:20 am

2 stops27h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/12

1:45 am-8:35 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$1,190

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/6

2:10 am-1:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/12

1:45 am-8:40 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,245

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/17

3:45 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/24

11:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops34h 00m

$1,332

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/27

10:20 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops59h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/3

11:00 am-6:55 pm

3 stops43h 55m

$1,469

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/26

1:55 am-5:00 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/3

5:20 am-10:00 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$1,629

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

9:00 pm-12:30 am

2 stops39h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/26

1:30 am-6:00 am

2 stops40h 30m

$1,655

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

1:55 am-6:20 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/27

9:00 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$1,738

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

9:00 pm-12:30 am

2 stops39h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/26

1:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops34h 29m

$1,781

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Kota Kinabalu?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu from New York. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $1,203. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,553. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Kota Kinabalu?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from New York to Kota Kinabalu in the evening for as low as $1,203. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to Kota Kinabalu are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $1,343. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

When to book flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Cheap New York to Kota Kinabalu (NYC to BKI) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$515
Fastest flight time	22h 25m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Kota Kinabalu	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Kota Kinabalu from New York in the past 72 hours is $515. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Kota Kinabalu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,117.

The fastest flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu takes 22h 25m

There are no direct flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are New York LaGuardia Airport - Kota Kinabalu Airport, Newark Airport - Kota Kinabalu Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Kota Kinabalu Airport.

There is 1 airport near Kota Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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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 22h 25m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu Airport?
Prices for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu Airport?
As of August 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu Airport?
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.

Best airlines flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $816	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,347 reviews		Search Singapore Airlines flights

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