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Cheap flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu from RM 4,421

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BKI
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New York to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 5,068
11/5-19/5
  • 11/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 15m total
  • New York to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Tue 1/411:55EWR - BKI
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/418:05BKI - EWR
1 stop40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3RM 4,421
Sun 2/1100:50JFK - BKI
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1118:00BKI - JFK
2 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3RM 4,664
Mon 12/505:45LGA - BKI
3 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/521:40BKI - LGA
3 stops33h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3RM 5,276
Fri 9/501:20JFK - BKI
2 stops32h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 19/505:20BKI - JFK
2 stops29h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/3RM 5,369
Mon 28/422:20JFK - BKI
3 stops59h 10mEmirates
Thu 8/511:00BKI - JFK
3 stops43h 55mEmirates
Deal found 27/3RM 6,219
Sun 27/401:20JFK - BKI
2 stops32h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 8/516:20BKI - JFK
2 stops34h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 27/3RM 6,702
Mon 28/413:55JFK - BKI
1 stop39h 45mXiamenAir
Thu 8/518:40BKI - JFK
1 stop29h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 27/3RM 7,486
Thu 21/820:55JFK - BKI
2 stops26h 20mSingapore Airlines
Wed 3/920:25BKI - JFK
1 stop34h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/3RM 7,756
Thu 21/821:30JFK - BKI
2 stops39h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 2/901:30BKI - JFK
2 stops33h 06mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/3RM 8,314
Thu 21/816:29JFK - BKI
3 stops37h 51mChina Southern
Wed 3/919:20BKI - JFK
3 stops62h 37mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3RM 9,355
Mon 3/1109:35EWR - BKI
1 stop44h 30mSingapore Airlines
Fri 7/1118:45BKI - EWR
1 stop23h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/3RM 9,679
Tue 1/408:50LGA - BKI
2 stops25h 40mKorean Air
Thu 3/423:50BKI - LGA
2 stops25h 32mKorean Air
Deal found 28/3RM 14,379

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Price

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/5

01:20-10:35

2 stops45h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 19/5

07:00-09:00

2 stops38h 00m

RM 5,068

New YorkKota Kinabalu

LGA - BKI

LGABKI

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/5

05:45-14:30

3 stops44h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 19/5

21:40-19:39

3 stops33h 59m

RM 5,276

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/5

01:20-21:35

2 stops32h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 19/5

05:20-22:30

2 stops29h 10m

RM 5,369

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Sat 10/5

09:00-22:40

2 stops49h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 18/5

00:30-22:30

1 stop34h 00m

RM 5,555

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/4

22:20-21:30

3 stops59h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/5

11:00-18:55

3 stops43h 55m

RM 6,219

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 27/4

01:20-21:35

2 stops32h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/5

16:20-15:10

2 stops34h 50m

RM 6,702

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/4

13:55-17:40

1 stop39h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/5

18:40-11:55

1 stop29h 15m

RM 7,486

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/8

20:55-11:15

2 stops26h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/9

20:25-18:50

1 stop34h 25m

RM 7,756

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/8

21:30-00:30

2 stops39h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/9

01:30-22:36

2 stops33h 06m

RM 8,314

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/8

16:29-18:20

3 stops37h 51m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/9

19:20-21:57

3 stops62h 37m

RM 9,355

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Deals found on 26/3

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Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
252 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York?

    If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from New York, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 5.8 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. There are 0 flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu per day from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Currently priced at RM 5,369, Qatar Airways will fly you from New York to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Malaysia Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from RM 6,219 and RM 6,702, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

    The most popular flight routes from New York to Kota Kinabalu are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kota Kinabalu, Newark - Kota Kinabalu and New York LaGuardia - Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 71). Flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 101). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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