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Cheap flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu from $426

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1:05 pm - 12:15 pmJFK-BKI
34h 10m2 stops
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4:55 pm - 8:20 amBKI-JFK
28h 25m2 stops
$1,011Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 24
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1:05 pm - 11:10 amJFK-BKI
33h 05m2 stops
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9:50 am - 10:30 amBKI-JFK
37h 40m2 stops
$1,079Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
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12:55 pm - 6:00 pmJFK-BKI
40h 05m2 stops
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7:00 pm - 10:55 amBKI-JFK
28h 55m1 stop
$1,138XiamenAir
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Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 15
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12:55 pm - 6:00 pmJFK-BKI
40h 05m2 stops
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7:00 pm - 10:55 amBKI-JFK
28h 55m1 stop
$1,154XiamenAir
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Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 15
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9:00 pm - 11:40 pmJFK-BKI
37h 40m2 stops
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7:05 pm - 3:00 pmBKI-JFK
32h 55m2 stops
$1,234Qatar Airways
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Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 15
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9:00 pm - 6:20 pmJFK-BKI
32h 20m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 3:35 pmBKI-JFK
33h 35m2 stops
$1,285Qatar Airways
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Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
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11:45 pm - 10:15 pmEWR-BKI
33h 30m3 stops
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11:00 am - 9:10 pmBKI-EWR
47h 10m3 stops
$1,346Emirates
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Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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11:45 pm - 10:15 pmEWR-BKI
33h 30m3 stops
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11:00 am - 9:10 pmBKI-EWR
47h 10m3 stops
$1,347Emirates
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Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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6:25 pm - 11:05 amEWR-BKI
27h 40m2 stops
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8:00 pm - 4:53 pmBKI-EWR
33h 53m2 stops
$1,415Air Canada
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Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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6:25 pm - 11:05 amEWR-BKI
27h 40m2 stops
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8:00 pm - 4:53 pmBKI-EWR
33h 53m2 stops
$1,505Air Canada
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XiamenAir flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu

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XiamenAir
Jan 30
JFK12:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 05m
1 stop
BKI6:00 pmKota Kinabalu
Feb 15
BKI7:00 pmKota Kinabalu
28h 55m
1 stop
JFK10:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,138
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XiamenAir
Jan 30
JFK12:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 05m
2 stops
BKI6:00 pmKota Kinabalu
Feb 15
BKI7:00 pmKota Kinabalu
28h 55m
1 stop
JFK10:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,154
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Qatar Airways flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu

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Qatar Airways
Jan 30
JFK9:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
37h 40m
2 stops
BKI11:40 pmKota Kinabalu
Feb 15
BKI7:05 pmKota Kinabalu
32h 55m
2 stops
JFK3:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,234
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Qatar Airways
Mar 4
JFK9:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 20m
2 stops
BKI6:20 pmKota Kinabalu
Mar 8
BKI6:00 pmKota Kinabalu
33h 35m
2 stops
JFK3:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,285
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Qatar Airways
Mar 4
JFK9:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
35h 10m
2 stops
BKI9:10 pmKota Kinabalu
Mar 8
BKI6:00 pmKota Kinabalu
33h 35m
2 stops
JFK3:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,286
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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/19

1:05 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/24

4:55 pm-8:20 am

2 stops28h 25m

$1,011

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/11

1:05 pm-11:10 am

2 stops33h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/17

9:50 am-10:30 am

2 stops37h 40m

$1,079

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/30

12:55 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops40h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/15

7:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop28h 55m

$1,138

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/30

12:55 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops40h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/15

7:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop28h 55m

$1,154

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/30

9:00 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/15

7:05 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,234

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

9:00 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/8

6:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$1,285

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Thu 1/29

11:45 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops33h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/2

11:00 am-9:10 pm

3 stops47h 10m

$1,346

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Thu 1/29

11:45 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops33h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/2

11:00 am-9:10 pm

3 stops47h 10m

$1,347

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Thu 1/29

6:25 pm-11:05 am

2 stops27h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/2

8:00 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops33h 53m

$1,415

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Thu 1/29

6:25 pm-11:05 am

2 stops27h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/2

8:00 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops33h 53m

$1,505

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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.

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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 21h 50m 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
1,407 reviews
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