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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu from $416

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu departing on 8/27. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
21h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 10:00 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
23h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$866China Eastern
Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 30
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 12:35 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
33h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:30 am - 9:00 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
35h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$893Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 27
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 12:35 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
21h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:30 am - 10:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
35h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$933Cathay Pacific
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 10:00 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
31h 20m2 stops Tokyo Narita Kuala Lumpur Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 9:15 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
30h 10m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Tokyo Narita
$951Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 10
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
20h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:15 am - 10:55 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
24h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$953Cathay Pacific
Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 10:00 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
31h 20m2 stops Tokyo Narita Kuala Lumpur Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 11:15 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
53h 15m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Tokyo Haneda
$968Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 10:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
30h 20m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 7:55 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
27h 30m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$977Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 5:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
37h 45m2 stops Tokyo Narita Kuala Lumpur Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 10:30 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
32h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Tokyo Narita
$980Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 4:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
37h 05m2 stops Tokyo Narita Kuala Lumpur Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 10:30 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
32h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Tokyo Narita
$980Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 6
China Eastern Logo
7:00 am - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
25h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 3:08 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
29h 38m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles
$1,078China Eastern
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 27

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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 24
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
21h 30m
1 stop
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Oct 30
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
23h 30m
1 stop
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
$866
China Eastern
Jan 6
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
25h 30m
2 stops
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Jan 28
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
27h 59m
2 stops
SFO1:29 pmSan Francisco
$1,078
China Eastern
Jan 11
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
43h 30m
2 stops
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Jan 27
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
27h 59m
2 stops
SFO1:29 pmSan Francisco
$1,084

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Jan 11
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
33h 40m
1 stop
BKI12:35 amKota Kinabalu
Jan 27
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
35h 30m
1 stop
SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco
$893
Cathay Pacific
Oct 28
SFO12:25 pmSan Francisco
21h 10m
1 stop
BKI12:35 amKota Kinabalu
Oct 31
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
35h 45m
1 stop
SFO10:15 pmSan Francisco
$933
Cathay Pacific
Oct 8
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
20h 30m
1 stop
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Oct 18
BKI1:15 amKota Kinabalu
24h 40m
1 stop
SFO10:55 amSan Francisco
$953

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 17, 2026.
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Return

Price

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San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sat 10/24

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/30

1:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$866

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 1/11

10:55 pm-12:35 am

1 stop33h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/27

1:30 am-9:00 pm

1 stop35h 30m

$893

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 10/28

12:25 pm-12:35 am

1 stop21h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/31

1:30 am-10:15 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$933

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 1/27

10:40 am-10:00 am

2 stops31h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/10

7:05 pm-9:15 am

2 stops30h 10m

$951

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 10/8

1:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/18

1:15 am-10:55 am

1 stop24h 40m

$953

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sat 1/9

10:40 am-10:00 am

2 stops31h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 1/30

10:00 pm-11:15 am

2 stops53h 15m

$968

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sun 9/27

1:05 am-10:25 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/5

7:25 am-7:55 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$977

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

12:15 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops37h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/5

4:50 pm-10:30 am

2 stops32h 40m

$980

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 9/24

11:55 am-4:00 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/6

4:50 pm-10:30 am

2 stops32h 40m

$980

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 1/12

7:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops25h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/27

1:30 am-3:08 pm

2 stops29h 38m

$1,078

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Best Price Found

$416

Fastest flight time

31h 20m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Kota Kinabalu from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $416. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $866.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu takes 31h 20m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu.
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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 31h 20m.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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China EasternPriceFrom $654Free CancellationRating
7.3
232 reviews
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