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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu from $896

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China Eastern Logo
8:20 am - 12:30 amSFO-BKI
25h 10m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 5:45 pmBKI-SFO
32h 15m2 stops
$896China Eastern
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Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 4
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6:00 am - 10:40 pmSFO-BKI
25h 40m2 stops
Logo
10:50 pm - 1:00 pmBKI-SFO
29h 10m1 stop
$903
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Logo
3:10 pm - 10:40 pmSFO-BKI
40h 30m2 stops
Logo
10:50 pm - 1:00 pmBKI-SFO
29h 10m1 stop
$923
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Tue, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 23
Logo
6:00 am - 10:40 pmSFO-BKI
25h 40m2 stops
Logo
12:30 am - 1:00 pmBKI-SFO
27h 30m1 stop
$962
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Tue, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 19
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 3:35 pmSFO-BKI
37h 05m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 9:40 amBKI-SFO
33h 40m2 stops
$1,029Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Air Canada Logo
8:31 am - 11:15 amSFO-BKI
35h 44m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:00 pm - 10:39 amBKI-SFO
51h 39m2 stops
$1,310Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 24
Air Canada Logo
8:31 am - 11:15 amSFO-BKI
35h 44m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:15 pm - 3:28 pmBKI-SFO
42h 13m2 stops
$1,316Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 18
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 3:35 pmSFO-BKI
37h 05m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 9:40 amBKI-SFO
33h 40m2 stops
$1,327Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 23
Malaysia Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 8:10 pmSFO-BKI
37h 10m2 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 1:40 pmBKI-SFO
42h 30m2 stops
$1,362Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 12
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 12:30 amSFO-BKI
21h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:30 am - 5:20 pmBKI-SFO
30h 50m1 stop
$1,365Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 11

China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Our best China Eastern deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
China Eastern
Oct 29
SFO8:20 amSan Francisco
25h 10m
2 stops
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Nov 4
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
32h 15m
2 stops
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
$896
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China Eastern
Oct 14
SFO8:20 amSan Francisco
25h 10m
2 stops
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Oct 19
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
31h 15m
2 stops
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,236
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China Eastern
Mar 8
SFO8:55 amSan Francisco
24h 35m
2 stops
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Mar 11
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
28h 43m
2 stops
SFO3:13 pmSan Francisco
$2,088
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Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Oct 14
SFO11:30 amSan Francisco
37h 05m
2 stops
BKI3:35 pmKota Kinabalu
Oct 21
BKI3:00 pmKota Kinabalu
33h 40m
2 stops
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
$1,029
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Singapore Airlines
Oct 14
SFO11:30 amSan Francisco
37h 05m
2 stops
BKI3:35 pmKota Kinabalu
Oct 23
BKI3:00 pmKota Kinabalu
33h 40m
2 stops
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
$1,327
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Return

Price

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

8:20 am-12:30 am

2 stops25h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 11/4

1:30 am-5:45 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$896

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/21

10:50 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$903

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

3:10 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops40h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/23

10:50 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$923

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/19

12:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$962

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

11:30 am-3:35 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/21

3:00 pm-9:40 am

2 stops33h 40m

$1,029

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

8:31 am-11:15 am

2 stops35h 44m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/24

10:00 pm-10:39 am

2 stops51h 39m

$1,310

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

8:31 am-11:15 am

2 stops35h 44m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/18

12:15 pm-3:28 pm

2 stops42h 13m

$1,316

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

11:30 am-3:35 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/23

3:00 pm-9:40 am

2 stops33h 40m

$1,327

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

4:00 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/12

10:10 am-1:40 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$1,362

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

12:25 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/11

1:30 am-5:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,365

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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 San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $1,316. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $2,192. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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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 San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu in the evening for as low as $1,446. 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 $1,841. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

    The distance between San Francisco and Kota Kinabalu is about 7616.2 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 19h 20m.

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    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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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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China EasternPriceFrom $672Free CancellationRating
7.2
165 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $990Free CancellationRating
8.2
479 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,365 reviews
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