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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Kota Kinabalu from $1,242

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 Jose, California to Kota Kinabalu departing on 9/21. 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
7:00 am - 12:30 amSJC  San Jose-BKI Kota Kinabalu
26h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
10:50 pm - 2:14 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SJC San Jose
30h 24m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,242China Eastern
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:47 pm - 12:05 pmSJC  San Jose-BKI Kota Kinabalu
28h 18m3 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Vancouver Intl Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 1:17 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SJC San Jose
39h 12m3 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Vancouver Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,343Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28
China Eastern Logo
9:34 am - 7:00 pmSJC  San Jose-BKI Kota Kinabalu
42h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
10:50 pm - 2:14 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SJC San Jose
30h 24m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,502China Eastern
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
Korean Air Logo
7:21 am - 11:35 pmSJC  San Jose-BKI Kota Kinabalu
25h 14m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
12:35 am - 2:14 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SJC San Jose
28h 39m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,533Korean Air
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:35 pmSJC  San Jose-BKI Kota Kinabalu
25h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Incheon Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 5:12 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SJC San Jose
31h 37m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,573Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24
Korean Air Logo
9:34 am - 11:35 pmSJC  San Jose-BKI Kota Kinabalu
23h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
12:35 am - 10:13 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SJC San Jose
36h 38m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,575Korean Air
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 12:30 amSJC  San Jose-BKI Kota Kinabalu
37h 13m3 stops San Diego San Francisco Shanghai Pu Dong
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 2:14 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SJC San Jose
30h 24m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,925Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:30 amSJC  San Jose-BKI Kota Kinabalu
26h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 4:25 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SJC San Jose
29h 55m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Vancouver Intl Portland
$2,130Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:02 am - 11:35 pmSJC  San Jose-BKI Kota Kinabalu
24h 33m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 12:48 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SJC San Jose
32h 28m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Vancouver Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$4,007Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 6:20 pmSJC  San Jose-BKI Kota Kinabalu
36h 55m3 stops San Diego San Francisco Guangzhou Baiyun
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 1:44 pmBKI  Kota Kinabalu-SJC San Jose
33h 24m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Vancouver Intl Portland
$4,137Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 25

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China Eastern flights from San Jose, California to Kota Kinabalu

Our best China Eastern deals on San Jose, California to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
China Eastern
Sep 21
SJC7:00 amSan Jose
26h 30m
2 stops
BKI12:30 amKota Kinabalu
Sep 28
BKI10:50 pmKota Kinabalu
30h 24m
2 stops
SJC2:14 pmSan Jose
$1,242
China Eastern
Aug 24
SJC9:34 amSan Jose
42h 26m
2 stops
BKI7:00 pmKota Kinabalu
Aug 27
BKI10:50 pmKota Kinabalu
30h 24m
2 stops
SJC2:14 pmSan Jose
$1,502

Korean Air flights from San Jose, California to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Korean Air deals on San Jose, California to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Korean Air
Aug 22
SJC7:21 amSan Jose
25h 14m
2 stops
BKI11:35 pmKota Kinabalu
Aug 24
BKI12:35 amKota Kinabalu
28h 39m
2 stops
SJC2:14 pmSan Jose
$1,533
Korean Air
Aug 21
SJC9:34 amSan Jose
23h 01m
2 stops
BKI11:35 pmKota Kinabalu
Aug 23
BKI12:35 amKota Kinabalu
36h 38m
2 stops
SJC10:13 pmSan Jose
$1,575

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San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC San Jose - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SJCBKI

San Jose

Mon 9/21

7:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/28

10:50 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$1,242

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC San Jose - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SJCBKI

San Jose

Mon 9/21

4:47 pm-12:05 pm

3 stops28h 18m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/28

1:05 pm-1:17 pm

3 stops39h 12m

$1,343

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC San Jose - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SJCBKI

San Jose

Mon 8/24

9:34 am-7:00 pm

2 stops42h 26m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/27

10:50 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$1,502
Quickest round-trip

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC San Jose - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SJCBKI

San Jose

Sat 8/22

7:21 am-11:35 pm

2 stops25h 14m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/24

12:35 am-2:14 pm

2 stops28h 39m

$1,533

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC San Jose - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SJCBKI

San Jose

Sat 8/22

7:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/24

12:35 am-5:12 pm

2 stops31h 37m

$1,573

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC San Jose - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SJCBKI

San Jose

Fri 8/21

9:34 am-11:35 pm

2 stops23h 01m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/23

12:35 am-10:13 pm

2 stops36h 38m

$1,575

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC San Jose - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SJCBKI

San Jose

Fri 8/21

8:17 pm-12:30 am

3 stops37h 13m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/24

10:50 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$1,925

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC San Jose - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SJCBKI

San Jose

Mon 9/21

7:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/27

1:30 am-4:25 pm

3 stops29h 55m

$2,130

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC San Jose - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SJCBKI

San Jose

Sat 8/22

8:02 am-11:35 pm

2 stops24h 33m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/25

7:20 pm-12:48 pm

3 stops32h 28m

$4,007

San JoseKota Kinabalu

SJC San Jose - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SJCBKI

San Jose

Sat 8/22

2:25 pm-6:20 pm

3 stops36h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 8/25

7:20 pm-1:44 pm

3 stops33h 24m

$4,137

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Fastest flight time

42h 26m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Kota Kinabalu takes 42h 26m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Kota Kinabalu. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to Kota Kinabalu.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose, California to Kota Kinabalu

  • How far is San Jose to Kota Kinabalu by plane?

    The distance between San Jose and Kota Kinabalu is about 7655.6 mi. Typically, this will take 42h 26m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose 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 Jose Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Kota Kinabalu Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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