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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu from $690

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12:00 pm - 12:30 am
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BKI
21h 30m
1 stop
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1:30 am - 8:25 am
BKI
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SFO
45h 55m
2 stops
$1,083Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 10
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11:45 am - 3:35 pm
SFO
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BKI
36h 50m
2 stops
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3:00 pm - 9:50 am
BKI
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SFO
33h 50m
2 stops
$1,162Singapore Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Oct 11
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7:15 am - 12:30 am
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BKI
26h 15m
2 stops
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1:30 am - 9:05 am
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SFO
22h 35m
1 stop
$1,270China Eastern
Fri, May 15 - Wed, Jun 3
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7:15 am - 12:30 am
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BKI
26h 15m
2 stops
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1:30 am - 9:05 am
BKI
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SFO
22h 35m
1 stop
$1,335China Eastern
Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 31
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7:15 am - 12:30 am
SFO
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BKI
26h 15m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 3:56 pm
BKI
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SFO
29h 26m
2 stops
$1,369China Eastern
Fri, May 15 - Wed, Jun 3
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12:00 pm - 12:30 am
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BKI
21h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 9:05 am
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SFO
22h 35m
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$1,381China Eastern
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 31
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7:15 am - 12:30 am
SFO
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BKI
26h 15m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 9:05 am
BKI
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SFO
22h 35m
1 stop
$1,390China Eastern
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 31
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11:20 pm - 10:25 pm
SFO
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BKI
32h 05m
2 stops
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7:25 am - 8:30 pm
BKI
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SFO
28h 05m
1 stop
$1,447Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Wed, Jun 3
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11:20 pm - 10:25 pm
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BKI
32h 05m
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12:35 am - 1:00 pm
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27h 25m
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$1,451Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Sun, May 31
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21h 30m
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12:15 pm - 9:50 am
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36h 35m
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$1,462Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Oct 11

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Sep 19
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
36h 50m
2 stops
BKI3:35 pmKota Kinabalu
Oct 11
BKI3:00 pmKota Kinabalu
33h 50m
2 stops
SFO9:50 amSan Francisco
$1,162
Singapore Airlines
Oct 28
SFO10:40 amSan Francisco
37h 40m
2 stops
BKI3:20 pmKota Kinabalu
Nov 1
BKI2:40 pmKota Kinabalu
33h 10m
2 stops
SFO8:50 amSan Francisco
$1,463
Singapore Airlines
Oct 28
SFO10:40 amSan Francisco
41h 20m
1 stop
BKI7:00 pmKota Kinabalu
Nov 1
BKI2:40 pmKota Kinabalu
33h 10m
2 stops
SFO8:50 amSan Francisco
$1,551

Korean Air flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Korean Air deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Korean Air
May 10
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
19h 55m
1 stop
BKI11:35 pmKota Kinabalu
May 29
BKI12:35 amKota Kinabalu
25h 05m
1 stop
SFO10:40 amSan Francisco
$1,496
Korean Air
May 10
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
19h 55m
1 stop
BKI11:35 pmKota Kinabalu
May 30
BKI12:35 amKota Kinabalu
47h 59m
2 stops
SFO9:34 amSan Francisco
$1,515
Korean Air
May 19
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
19h 55m
1 stop
BKI11:35 pmKota Kinabalu
May 28
BKI12:35 amKota Kinabalu
25h 05m
1 stop
SFO10:40 amSan Francisco
$1,596

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San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/10

1:30 am-8:25 am

2 stops45h 55m

$1,083

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

11:45 am-3:35 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/11

3:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops33h 50m

$1,162

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

7:15 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 6/3

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop22h 35m

$1,270

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

7:15 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/31

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop22h 35m

$1,335

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

7:15 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 6/3

1:30 am-3:56 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$1,369
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/31

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop22h 35m

$1,381

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

7:15 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/31

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop22h 35m

$1,390

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

11:20 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 6/3

7:25 am-8:30 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,447

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

11:20 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 5/31

12:35 am-1:00 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,451

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/11

12:15 pm-9:50 am

1 stop36h 35m

$1,462

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Fastest flight time

37h 40m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu takes 37h 40m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

  • How far is San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Kota Kinabalu is about 7617.0 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 37h 40m.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport 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 San Francisco Airport 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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