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11:25 am - 12:35 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
21h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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1:30 am - 8:55 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
35h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,005Cathay Pacific
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
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7:35 pm - 10:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
58h 40m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl
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11:00 am - 4:30 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
45h 30m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul
$1,336Turkish Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
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7:35 pm - 10:00 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
46h 25m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 4:30 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
69h 30m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul
$1,337Turkish Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
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7:35 pm - 10:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
58h 40m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 4:30 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
45h 30m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul
$1,341Turkish Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 am - 12:35 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
21h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:30 am - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
35h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,704Cathay Pacific
Fri, Jan 1 - Wed, Jan 6
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
20h 30m1 stop 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
$1,837China Eastern
Mon, Dec 28 - Wed, Jan 6
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 am - 12:35 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
21h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:30 am - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
35h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,992Cathay Pacific
Fri, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 am - 12:35 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
21h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:30 am - 9:15 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
35h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,992Cathay Pacific
Fri, Jan 1 - Tue, Jan 5
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
20h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 9:00 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
23h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$2,018China Eastern
Mon, Dec 28 - Wed, Jan 6
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-BKI Kota Kinabalu
20h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 9:00 amBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SFO San Francisco
23h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$2,212China Eastern
Sat, Dec 26 - Wed, Jan 6

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Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

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Cathay Pacific
Nov 4
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
21h 10m
1 stop
BKI12:35 amKota Kinabalu
Nov 7
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
35h 25m
1 stop
SFO8:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,005
Cathay Pacific
Jan 1
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
21h 10m
1 stop
BKI12:35 amKota Kinabalu
Jan 6
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
35h 45m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
$1,704
Cathay Pacific
Jan 1
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
21h 10m
1 stop
BKI12:35 amKota Kinabalu
Jan 4
BKI1:30 amKota Kinabalu
35h 45m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
$1,992

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Nov 4
SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco
58h 40m
2 stops
BKI10:15 pmKota Kinabalu
Nov 8
BKI11:00 amKota Kinabalu
45h 30m
2 stops
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,336
Turkish Airlines
Nov 4
SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco
46h 25m
2 stops
BKI10:00 amKota Kinabalu
Nov 8
BKI11:00 amKota Kinabalu
69h 30m
2 stops
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,337
Turkish Airlines
Nov 4
SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco
58h 40m
2 stops
BKI10:15 pmKota Kinabalu
Nov 8
BKI11:00 amKota Kinabalu
45h 30m
2 stops
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,341

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SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

11:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop21h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 11/7

1:30 am-8:55 pm

1 stop35h 25m

$1,005

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

7:35 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops58h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/8

11:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops45h 30m

$1,336

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

7:35 pm-10:00 am

2 stops46h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/8

11:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops69h 30m

$1,337

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

7:35 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops58h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/8

11:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops45h 30m

$1,341

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 1/1

11:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop21h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/6

1:30 am-9:15 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$1,704

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 12/28

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/6

1:30 am-3:08 pm

2 stops29h 38m

$1,837

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 1/1

11:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop21h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 1/4

1:30 am-9:15 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$1,992

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 1/1

11:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop21h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 1/5

1:30 am-9:15 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$1,992
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San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 12/28

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/6

1:30 am-9:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$2,018

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO San Francisco - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Sat 12/26

12:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/6

1:30 am-9:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$2,212

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$488

Fastest flight time

33h 30m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Kota Kinabalu from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $488. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,005.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu takes 33h 30m
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 33h 30m.

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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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China EasternPriceFrom $654Free CancellationRating
7.3
244 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $820Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,509 reviews
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