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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu from $1,119

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10:30 pm - 6:30 pm
SFO
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BKI
28h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 12:30 pm
BKI
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SFO
29h 05m
2 stops
$1,119Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Mar 1
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10:30 pm - 6:30 pm
SFO
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BKI
28h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:20 am - 12:30 pm
BKI
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SFO
26h 10m
1 stop
$1,174Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 28
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9:40 am - 3:20 pm
SFO
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BKI
61h 40m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 7:50 am
BKI
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SFO
57h 10m
2 stops
$1,471Singapore Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Mar 1
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3:40 pm - 10:15 pm
SFO
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BKI
62h 35m
2 stops
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7:05 am - 1:50 pm
BKI
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SFO
45h 45m
2 stops
$1,913Emirates
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Emirates Logo
3:40 pm - 10:00 am
SFO
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BKI
50h 20m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
11:00 am - 1:50 pm
BKI
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SFO
65h 50m
2 stops
$4,878Emirates
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

Emirates flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Emirates deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Emirates
Mar 4
SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco
62h 35m
2 stops
BKI10:15 pmKota Kinabalu
Mar 11
BKI7:05 amKota Kinabalu
45h 45m
2 stops
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
$1,913
Emirates
Mar 4
SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco
50h 20m
2 stops
BKI10:00 amKota Kinabalu
Mar 11
BKI11:00 amKota Kinabalu
65h 50m
2 stops
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
$4,878

China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Our best China Eastern deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
China Eastern
Jan 26
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
20h 30m
1 stop
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Jan 28
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
29h 38m
2 stops
SFO3:08 pmSan Francisco
$1,244
China Eastern
Jan 26
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
20h 30m
1 stop
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Jan 28
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
23h 30m
1 stop
SFO9:00 amSan Francisco
$1,290
China Eastern
Jan 26
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
20h 30m
1 stop
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Jan 28
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
32h 17m
2 stops
SFO5:47 pmSan Francisco
$1,309

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Price

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

10:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/1

11:25 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,119

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

10:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 2/28

2:20 am-12:30 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,174

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

9:40 am-3:20 pm

2 stops61h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/1

2:40 pm-7:50 am

2 stops57h 10m

$1,471

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

3:40 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops62h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/11

7:05 am-1:50 pm

2 stops45h 45m

$1,913

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

3:40 pm-10:00 am

2 stops50h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/11

11:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops65h 50m

$4,878

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Fastest flight time

28h 00m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu takes 28h 00m
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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    The distance between San Francisco and Kota Kinabalu is about 7616.2 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 28h 00m.

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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.

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    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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China EasternPriceFrom $665Free CancellationRating
7.2
190 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,433 reviews
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