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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu from $961

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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 11:05 am
SFO
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BKI
31h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 10:40 am
BKI
-
SFO
39h 55m
2 stops
$961Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Apr 15
China Eastern Logo
6:00 am - 12:30 am
SFO
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BKI
26h 30m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 6:54 am
BKI
-
SFO
45h 24m
2 stops
$1,005China Eastern
Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 11:05 am
SFO
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BKI
33h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 9:10 am
BKI
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SFO
38h 25m
1 stop
$1,061Singapore Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Apr 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 1:20 am
SFO
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BKI
23h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:55 pm
BKI
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SFO
28h 55m
3 stops
$1,159Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Apr 15
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 12:30 am
SFO
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BKI
32h 55m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
7:20 pm - 8:30 pm
BKI
-
SFO
40h 10m
2 stops
$1,279China Southern
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Apr 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 am - 12:30 am
SFO
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BKI
21h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:30 am - 9:15 pm
BKI
-
SFO
35h 45m
1 stop
$1,324Cathay Pacific
Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7
China Eastern Logo
6:00 am - 12:30 am
SFO
-
BKI
26h 30m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
1:30 am - 6:54 am
BKI
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SFO
45h 24m
2 stops
$1,346China Eastern
Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 3:35 pm
SFO
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BKI
36h 50m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 9:50 am
BKI
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SFO
33h 50m
2 stops
$1,393Singapore Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 24
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 3:35 pm
SFO
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BKI
36h 50m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 9:50 am
BKI
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SFO
28h 20m
1 stop
$1,397Singapore Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 24
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11:40 am - 11:05 am
SFO
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BKI
31h 25m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 7:55 pm
BKI
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SFO
27h 25m
3 stops
$1,449Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Apr 15

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Mar 3
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
33h 25m
1 stop
BKI11:05 amKota Kinabalu
Apr 15
BKI9:45 amKota Kinabalu
38h 25m
1 stop
SFO9:10 amSan Francisco
$1,061
Singapore Airlines
Jun 3
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
36h 50m
2 stops
BKI3:35 pmKota Kinabalu
Jun 24
BKI3:00 pmKota Kinabalu
33h 50m
2 stops
SFO9:50 amSan Francisco
$1,393
Singapore Airlines
Jun 3
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
36h 50m
2 stops
BKI3:35 pmKota Kinabalu
Jun 24
BKI8:30 pmKota Kinabalu
28h 20m
1 stop
SFO9:50 amSan Francisco
$1,397

Korean Air flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Korean Air deals on San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Korean Air
Feb 17
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
20h 30m
1 stop
BKI12:10 amKota Kinabalu
Feb 24
BKI1:10 amKota Kinabalu
24h 20m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$1,262
Korean Air
Feb 17
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
20h 30m
1 stop
BKI12:10 amKota Kinabalu
Feb 24
BKI1:10 amKota Kinabalu
24h 20m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$1,318
Korean Air
Feb 17
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
20h 30m
1 stop
BKI12:10 amKota Kinabalu
Feb 24
BKI1:10 amKota Kinabalu
46h 45m
2 stops
SFO7:55 amSan Francisco
$1,430

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San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

11:40 am-11:05 am

2 stops31h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/15

9:45 am-10:40 am

2 stops39h 55m

$961

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/7

1:30 am-6:54 am

2 stops45h 24m

$1,005

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

9:40 am-11:05 am

1 stop33h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/15

9:45 am-9:10 am

1 stop38h 25m

$1,061

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

9:40 am-1:20 am

2 stops23h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-7:55 pm

3 stops28h 55m

$1,159

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

11:35 pm-12:30 am

1 stop32h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/15

7:20 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops40h 10m

$1,279

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

11:25 am-12:30 am

1 stop21h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/7

1:30 am-9:15 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$1,324

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/7

1:30 am-6:54 am

2 stops45h 24m

$1,346

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

11:45 am-3:35 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 6/24

3:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops33h 50m

$1,393

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

11:45 am-3:35 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 6/24

8:30 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 20m

$1,397

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

11:40 am-11:05 am

3 stops31h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/15

7:30 am-7:55 pm

3 stops27h 25m

$1,449

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Fastest flight time

35h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu takes 35h 20m
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  • How far is San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Kota Kinabalu is about 7616.2 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 35h 20m.

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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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Free Cancellation
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China EasternPriceFrom $654Free CancellationRating
7.2
192 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,452 reviews
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