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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu from $594

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10:50 pm - 3:35 pm
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BKI
25h 45m
2 stops
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12:40 pm - 9:05 pm
BKI
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SFO
23h 25m
2 stops
$920Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 29
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11:45 am - 8:50 am
SFO
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BKI
30h 05m
1 stop
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1:15 am - 8:30 pm
BKI
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SFO
34h 15m
2 stops
$1,169Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 28
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11:45 am - 8:50 am
SFO
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BKI
30h 05m
1 stop
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12:15 pm - 9:50 am
BKI
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SFO
36h 35m
1 stop
$1,176Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 29
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7:46 pm - 12:30 am
SFO
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BKI
37h 44m
2 stops
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1:30 am - 5:47 pm
BKI
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SFO
31h 17m
2 stops
$1,201Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Mon, Jul 20
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12:30 am - 12:30 am
SFO
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BKI
33h 00m
3 stops
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1:15 am - 8:10 pm
BKI
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SFO
33h 55m
2 stops
$1,248Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 28
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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 - 9:05 am
BKI
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SFO
22h 35m
1 stop
$1,271China Eastern
Mon, Jun 15 - Wed, Jun 17
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12:30 am - 1:20 am
SFO
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BKI
33h 50m
1 stop
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1:45 am - 9:10 pm
BKI
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SFO
34h 25m
1 stop
$1,272Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jul 13 - Mon, Jul 20
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5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
SFO
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BKI
39h 30m
1 stop
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1:15 am - 9:10 pm
BKI
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SFO
34h 55m
2 stops
$1,284Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jul 20 - Tue, Jul 28
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12:40 pm - 2:15 pm
SFO
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BKI
34h 35m
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9:30 am - 9:10 pm
BKI
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SFO
26h 40m
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$1,293Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
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12:40 pm - 10:00 am
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30h 20m
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12:35 am - 11:00 am
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SFO
25h 25m
1 stop
$1,300Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Mon, Jul 20

China Southern flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Our best China Southern deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
China Southern
Aug 31
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
32h 55m
2 stops
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Sep 29
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
59h 10m
2 stops
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,862
China Southern
Aug 31
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
26h 45m
2 stops
BKI6:20 pmKota Kinabalu
Sep 29
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
59h 10m
2 stops
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,981
China Southern
Aug 31
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
26h 45m
2 stops
BKI6:20 pmKota Kinabalu
Sep 29
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
59h 10m
2 stops
SFO8:40 pmSan Francisco
$2,102

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Sep 16
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
20h 30m
1 stop
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Sep 19
BKI1:15 amKota Kinabalu
36h 25m
1 stop
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,578
Cathay Pacific
Sep 29
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
33h 10m
1 stop
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Oct 3
BKI1:15 amKota Kinabalu
36h 25m
1 stop
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
$2,007
Cathay Pacific
Jul 20
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
19h 30m
1 stop
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Jul 27
BKI1:15 amKota Kinabalu
25h 10m
1 stop
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
$2,240

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San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

10:50 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/29

12:40 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$920

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

11:45 am-8:50 am

1 stop30h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/28

1:15 am-8:30 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,169

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

11:45 am-8:50 am

1 stop30h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/29

12:15 pm-9:50 am

1 stop36h 35m

$1,176

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 7/14

7:46 pm-12:30 am

2 stops37h 44m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/20

1:30 am-5:47 pm

2 stops31h 17m

$1,201

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

12:30 am-12:30 am

3 stops33h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/28

1:15 am-8:10 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$1,248
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 6/15

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 6/17

1:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop22h 35m

$1,271

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 7/13

12:30 am-1:20 am

1 stop33h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/20

1:45 am-9:10 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$1,272

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

5:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop39h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/28

1:15 am-9:10 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,284

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 7/14

12:40 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/21

9:30 am-9:10 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,293

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 7/14

12:40 pm-10:00 am

2 stops30h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/20

12:35 am-11:00 am

1 stop25h 25m

$1,300

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Fastest flight time

30h 20m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu takes 30h 20m
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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 30h 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.

  • 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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