Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from $977

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SFO — BKI
Jun 2 — Jun 91

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 May 28, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,180

Round-trip from

$915
High demand for flights, 47% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 43% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 16% on the overall cost on flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Kota Kinabalu from San Francisco. Prices for February average $1,618 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $915. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 87% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu (SFO - BKI)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Korean Air flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Korean Air for the route between San Francisco and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Korean Air flights we've detected traveling from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Tue 9/1712:50 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop41h 45mKorean Air
Wed 9/2510:55 pmBKI - SFO
1 stop26h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 5/27$1,237
Tue 9/1712:50 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop41h 45mKorean Air
Wed 9/2510:55 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops33h 55mKorean Air
Deal found 5/27$1,288

Cheap China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Eastern for the route between San Francisco and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Tue 9/178:30 amSFO - BKI
2 stops25h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 9/241:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops28h 13mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/27$1,401
Thu 6/2712:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 7/71:30 amBKI - SFO
1 stop22h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/28$2,248
Thu 6/276:30 amSFO - BKI
2 stops27h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 7/71:30 amBKI - SFO
1 stop22h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/28$2,256
Sat 6/2912:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 7/71:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops32h 34mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/28$2,262
Thu 6/2712:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 7/61:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops45h 49mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/28$2,271
Thu 8/112:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 8/221:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops30h 11mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/27$2,409

Cheap San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 28, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sun 6/301:05 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/81:45 amBKI - SFO
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,598
Tue 6/251:15 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/81:45 amBKI - SFO
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,615
Sun 6/301:05 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/410:40 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops59h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,630
Mon 6/241:15 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/81:45 amBKI - SFO
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,635
Sun 6/301:05 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/511:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,641
Tue 6/251:15 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/61:55 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,659
Sat 6/291:15 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/81:45 amBKI - SFO
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,666
Mon 6/241:15 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/511:30 amBKI - SFO
2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,678
Tue 6/251:30 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops35h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 7/85:45 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops31h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,697

San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 8/11:25 amSFO - BKI
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/219:30 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,286
Fri 8/21:00 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/219:30 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,310
Wed 7/311:25 amSFO - BKI
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/239:30 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,429
Thu 8/112:40 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/237:05 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops55h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,506
Mon 7/112:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/81:45 amBKI - SFO
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,575
Sun 6/301:05 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/81:45 amBKI - SFO
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,598
Mon 7/112:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/410:40 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops59h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,607
Tue 6/251:15 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/81:45 amBKI - SFO
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,615
Mon 7/16:57 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops32h 23mChina Southern
Wed 7/107:20 pmBKI - SFO
2 stops39h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 5/28$1,618

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu. Users needing a return flight from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu should utilize the search form above.
Wed 7/312:10 amSFO - BKI
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$977
Wed 7/312:50 amSFO - BKI
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$991
Thu 7/41:55 pmSFO - BKI
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$996
Thu 7/412:00 pmSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/28$1,008
Thu 7/49:32 amSFO - BKI
3 stops41h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,070
Wed 7/312:50 amSFO - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,211

Find flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$989 - $1,997

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 9/16

2 stops27h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/25

2 stops34h 45m

$989

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 9/17

2 stops43h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/25

2 stops33h 00m

$1,069

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 9/17

2 stops28h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/25

2 stops37h 20m

$1,090

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 9/17

1 stop41h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/25

1 stop26h 45m

$1,237

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 9/17

2 stops25h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/24

2 stops28h 13m

$1,401

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

2 stops35h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/23

2 stops55h 15m

$1,529

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Mon 7/1

2 stops32h 23m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/10

2 stops39h 55m

$1,618

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 6/25

2 stops35h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/8

2 stops31h 20m

$1,697

San FranciscoKota Kinabalu

SFO - BKI

SFOBKI

San Francisco

Tue 6/25

2 stops37h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/10

2 stops36h 30m

$1,997

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/27

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on April 7, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

BKI

Temperature

78.8 - 80.6 °F

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 May 28, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about Korean Air, China Eastern and Turkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
1,152 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

8.5
Very good
1,152 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,152 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,152 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

8.2
Very good
1,424 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,152 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

7.7
Good
4,341 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,152 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

7.4
Good
3,709 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,152 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $989, but on average you can expect to pay $1,286.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu is Japan Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,069 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Korean Air and China Eastern, starting at $1,237 and $1,401 round-trip. Users have found that Japan Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does SFO to BKI mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Francisco Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SFO to BKI flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

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  • How recently were the San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/28.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

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