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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu from $941

This is the cheapest round-trip 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 10/29. 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
2:40 pm - 12:30 am-
42h 50m
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 9:00 am-
23h 30m
$941China Eastern
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 10:00 am-
32h 05m
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 10:30 am-
33h 10m
$948Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 10:00 am-
30h 45m
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 10:30 am-
32h 40m
$980Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 12:15 pm-
33h 15m
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 9:15 am-
27h 15m
$1,019Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 22
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 12:30 am-
32h 55m
China Southern Logo
7:20 pm - 8:40 pm-
40h 20m
$1,079China Southern
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 1:30 pm-
29h 30m
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 3:30 pm-
28h 45m
$1,089Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 11:30 pm-
39h 30m
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 8:10 pm-
25h 40m
$1,133Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 11:35 pm-
39h 35m
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 8:30 pm-
28h 05m
$1,142Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm-
35h 00m
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 8:40 pm-
30h 20m
$1,194Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
China Eastern Logo
7:05 am - 12:30 am-
26h 25m
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 10:29 am-
47h 59m
$1,664China Eastern
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

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Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Oct 21
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
36h 30m
2 stops
BKI10:15 pmKota Kinabalu
Oct 25
BKI11:35 amKota Kinabalu
44h 55m
2 stops
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,331
Turkish Airlines
Oct 29
SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco
35h 25m
2 stops
BKI10:00 pmKota Kinabalu
Nov 2
BKI11:35 amKota Kinabalu
45h 55m
2 stops
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,336
Turkish Airlines
Oct 21
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
48h 15m
2 stops
BKI10:00 amKota Kinabalu
Oct 25
BKI4:05 pmKota Kinabalu
64h 25m
2 stops
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
$1,412

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Oct 20
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
33h 10m
1 stop
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Oct 24
BKI1:15 amKota Kinabalu
36h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:15 pmSan Francisco
$1,450
Cathay Pacific
Oct 20
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
33h 10m
1 stop
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Oct 24
BKI1:15 amKota Kinabalu
36h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:15 pmSan Francisco
$1,577

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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 10/29

2:40 pm-12:30 am

2 stops42h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/1

1:30 am-9:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$941

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

10:55 am-10:00 am

2 stops32h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/8

4:20 pm-10:30 am

2 stops33h 10m

$948

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

12:15 pm-10:00 am

2 stops30h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/6

4:50 pm-10:30 am

2 stops32h 40m

$980

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 1/15

11:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 1/22

10:00 pm-9:15 am

2 stops27h 15m

$1,019

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

12:35 am-12:30 am

2 stops32h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/27

7:20 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops40h 20m

$1,079
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

5:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/7

1:45 am-3:30 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,089

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Fri 9/18

5:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop39h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/27

9:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,133

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

5:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop39h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/8

7:25 am-8:30 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,142

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

12:15 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops35h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/8

5:20 am-8:40 pm

3 stops30h 20m

$1,194

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 10/21

7:05 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/24

1:30 am-10:29 am

2 stops47h 59m

$1,664

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Fastest flight time

36h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu takes 36h 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 36h 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

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Free Cancellation
Price
China EasternPriceFrom $654Free CancellationRating
7.3
230 reviews
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