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Find cheap one-way flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu starting at US$592.

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to Kota Kinabalu, we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from New York below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • EWR00:01
        35h 29m
        1 stop
        BKI00:30
        Mon, Jan 27|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Air Premia
        US$592US$878
        33% OFF
        33% OFF
        US$878US$592

        Choose Air Premia flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu.The one-way connecting flight with Air Premia departs from Newark Liberty International Airport on Mon, Jan 27, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$592 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR00:01
        35h 29m
        1 stop
        BKI00:30
        Tue, Mar 4|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Air Premia
        US$709US$878
        19% OFF
        19% OFF
        US$878US$709

        Choose Air Premia flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu.The one-way connecting flight with Air Premia departs from Newark Liberty International Airport on Tue, Mar 4, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$709 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR00:01
        35h 29m
        1 stop
        BKI00:30
        Sat, Jan 11|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Air Premia
        US$709US$878
        19% OFF
        19% OFF
        US$878US$709

        Choose Air Premia flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu.The one-way connecting flight with Air Premia departs from Newark Liberty International Airport on Sat, Jan 11, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$709 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR01:00
        33h 40m
        1 stop
        BKI22:40
        Tue, Mar 25|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Air Premia
        US$712
        US$712

        Choose Air Premia flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu.The one-way connecting flight with Air Premia departs from Newark Liberty International Airport on Tue, Mar 25, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$712 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK12:30
        29h 5m
        1 stop
        BKI05:35
        Sat, Mar 15|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Asiana Airlines
        US$734
        US$734

        Choose Asiana Airlines flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu.The one-way connecting flight with Asiana Airlines departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sat, Mar 15, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$734 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK01:05
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI13:35
        Tue, Mar 25|New York - Kota Kinabalu|EVA Air
        US$749
        US$749

        Choose EVA Air flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu.The one-way connecting flight with EVA Air departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tue, Mar 25, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$749 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK12:30
        24h 5m
        1 stop
        BKI00:35
        Tue, Mar 25|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Asiana Airlines
        US$767
        US$767

        Choose Asiana Airlines flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu.The one-way connecting flight with Asiana Airlines departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tue, Mar 25, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$767 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK01:05
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI13:35
        Mon, Mar 17|New York - Kota Kinabalu|EVA Air
        US$768
        US$768

        Choose EVA Air flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu.The one-way connecting flight with EVA Air departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Mon, Mar 17, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$768 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK23:50
        24h 45m
        1 stop
        BKI13:35
        Thu, Feb 20|New York - Kota Kinabalu|China Airlines
        US$776
        US$776

        Choose China Airlines flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu.The one-way connecting flight with China Airlines departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$776 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK12:30
        24h 5m
        1 stop
        BKI00:35
        Fri, Mar 14|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Asiana Airlines
        US$780
        US$780

        Choose Asiana Airlines flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu.The one-way connecting flight with Asiana Airlines departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Fri, Mar 14, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$780 including taxes and charges.

      • NYC01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        BKI02:00 pm
        Sun, Jan 12|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Air Premia
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When is the cheapest time to book flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

Price trend charts are a great way of tracking how much your flights cost in the lead up to departure and can help you choose when to book your tickets. See how prices to Kota Kinabalu from New York have changed and are set to move below.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Cheapest airlines flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu

Compare prices from various providers below to understand which option best suits your travel needs, before enjoying a comfortable journey with a trusted airline from New York to Kota Kinabalu.

American Airlines
From US$498
Air Premia
From US$535
United Airlines
From US$557
Japan Airlines
From US$564
Alaska Airlines
From US$567
All Nippon Airways
From US$581
China Eastern Airlines
From US$584
Delta Air Lines
From US$586
China Airlines
From US$609
Korean Air
From US$653

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Find cheap flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu by different airports

There are various non-direct routes from New York to Kota Kinabalu which could be cheaper and faster! Check out these alternative options to see if they could work for your trip.

  • Cheapest
    American Airlines
    JFK
    12:50
    36h 15m
    2 transfer
    BKI
    14:05
    John F. Kennedy International Airport - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
    Mon, Feb 24American Airlines
    US$498
  • Air Premia
    EWR
    00:01
    43h 39m
    2 transfer
    BKI
    08:40
    Newark Liberty International Airport - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
    Fri, Jan 17Air Premia
    US$535
  • United Airlines
    LGA
    09:30
    51h 0m
    2 transfer
    BKI
    00:30
    New York LaGuardia Airport - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
    Tue, Mar 25United Airlines
    US$626
  • United Airlines
    LGA
    09:30
    51h 0m
    2 transfer
    BKI
    00:30
    New York LaGuardia Airport - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
    Tue, Mar 25United Airlines
    US$626
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from New York (NYC) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from New York (NYC) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $1,402.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Kota Kinabalu?

    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.

How to find a cheap flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu

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New York to Kota Kinabalu Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price$591
Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance14,723.09 km
Popular airlineCathay Pacific

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