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Cheap flight deals from New York to Kota Kinabalu Starting at AED 2,438

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.

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      • JFK00:45
        40h
        1 stop
        BKI05:45
        Wed, Feb 26|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Japan Airlines
        AED 2,438AED 3,155
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        AED 3,155AED 2,438

        Choose Japan Airlines flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with Japan Airlines departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wed, Feb 26, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,438 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK01:40
        40h 5m
        1 stop
        BKI05:45
        Wed, Mar 12|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Japan Airlines
        AED 2,516AED 3,155
        20% OFF
        20% OFF
        AED 3,155AED 2,516

        Choose Japan Airlines flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with Japan Airlines departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wed, Mar 12, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,516 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK01:05
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI13:35
        Mon, Mar 10|New York - Kota Kinabalu|China Airlines
        AED 2,612AED 3,155
        17% OFF
        17% OFF
        AED 3,155AED 2,612

        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 Mon, Mar 10, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,612 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR00:01
        35h 29m
        1 stop
        BKI00:30
        Tue, Mar 4|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Air Premia
        AED 2,626
        AED 2,626

        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 AED 2,626 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR01:00
        33h 40m
        1 stop
        BKI22:40
        Tue, Mar 25|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Air Premia
        AED 2,640
        AED 2,640

        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 AED 2,640 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK10:00
        30h 45m
        1 stop
        BKI05:45
        Sun, Feb 23|New York - Kota Kinabalu|American Airlines
        AED 2,676
        AED 2,676

        Choose American Airlines flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sun, Feb 23, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,676 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR01:00
        33h 40m
        1 stop
        BKI22:40
        Mon, Mar 10|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Air Premia
        AED 2,688
        AED 2,688

        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, Mar 10, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,688 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK01:05
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI13:35
        Wed, Mar 12|New York - Kota Kinabalu|China Airlines
        AED 2,713
        AED 2,713

        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 Wed, Mar 12, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,713 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK12:30
        29h 5m
        1 stop
        BKI05:35
        Sat, Mar 15|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Asiana Airlines
        AED 2,719
        AED 2,719

        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 AED 2,719 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK11:00
        30h 45m
        1 stop
        BKI05:45
        Sun, Mar 9|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Japan Airlines
        AED 2,750
        AED 2,750

        Choose Japan Airlines flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with Japan Airlines departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sun, Mar 9, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,750 including taxes and charges.

      • NYC01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        BKI02:00 pm
        Sun, Feb 23|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Japan Airlines
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New York to Kota Kinabalu flight time & flight schedules

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Arrival
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  1. NH159

    All Nippon Airways

    00:50

    JFK

    14.6h

    05:25

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  2. NH869

    All Nippon Airways

    09:45

    HND

    4.8h

    13:30

    MNL

    SMTWTFS

  3. Z2501

    Philippines AirAsia

    16:15

    MNL

    2.3h

    18:30

    BKI

    S-T-T-S

  4. CI011

    China Airlines

    01:20

    JFK

    16.5h

    05:50

    TPE

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  5. CI781

    China Airlines

    07:15

    TPE

    3.4h

    09:40

    SGN

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  6. AK1631

    AirAsia

    13:25

    SGN

    2.2h

    16:35

    BKI

    -M-W-F-

  7. BR031

    EVA Air

    01:25

    JFK

    15.8h

    05:15

    TPE

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  8. BR391

    EVA Air

    09:20

    TPE

    3.3h

    11:40

    SGN

    SMTWTFS

  9. AK1631

    AirAsia

    13:25

    SGN

    2.2h

    16:35

    BKI

    -M-W-F-

  10. BR031

    EVA Air

    01:25

    JFK

    15.8h

    05:15

    TPE

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  11. BR395

    EVA Air

    07:30

    TPE

    3.4h

    09:55

    SGN

    SMTWTFS

  12. AK1631

    AirAsia

    13:25

    SGN

    2.2h

    16:35

    BKI

    -M-W-F-

  13. AA1597

    American Airlines

    06:00

    LGA

    4.3h

    09:15

    DFW

    SMTWTFS
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  14. AA281

    American Airlines

    10:20

    DFW

    15.4h

    16:45

    ICN

    SMTWTFS

  15. 7C2507

    Jeju Air

    19:50

    ICN

    5.7h

    00:30

    BKI

    SMTWTFS

  16. AA171

    American Airlines

    06:00

    JFK

    6.5h

    09:29

    LAX

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  17. MU586

    China Eastern Airlines

    11:30

    LAX

    14.3h

    17:45

    PVG

    SMTWTFS

  18. MU8621

    China Eastern Airlines

    20:00

    PVG

    4.5h

    00:30

    BKI

    SMTWTFS

  19. DL701

    Delta Air Lines

    06:00

    JFK

    6.4h

    09:24

    LAX

    SMTWTFS
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  20. MU586

    China Eastern Airlines

    11:30

    LAX

    14.3h

    17:45

    PVG

    SMTWTFS

  21. MU8621

    China Eastern Airlines

    20:00

    PVG

    4.5h

    00:30

    BKI

    SMTWTFS

  22. DL742

    Delta Air Lines

    07:00

    JFK

    6.5h

    10:27

    LAX

    SMTWTFS
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  23. MU586

    China Eastern Airlines

    11:30

    LAX

    14.3h

    17:45

    PVG

    SMTWTFS

  24. MU8621

    China Eastern Airlines

    20:00

    PVG

    4.5h

    00:30

    BKI

    SMTWTFS

  25. B6523

    Jetblue Airways

    08:00

    JFK

    6.3h

    11:15

    LAX

    SMTWTFS
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  26. MU586

    China Eastern Airlines

    11:30

    LAX

    14.3h

    17:45

    PVG

    SMTWTFS

  27. MU8621

    China Eastern Airlines

    20:00

    PVG

    4.5h

    00:30

    BKI

    SMTWTFS

  28. QR702

    Qatar Airways

    21:30

    JFK

    12.3h

    17:45

    DOH

    SMTWTFS
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  29. QR942

    Qatar Airways

    19:45

    DOH

    8.3h

    09:00

    SIN

    SMTWTFS

  30. AK1794

    AirAsia

    12:10

    SIN

    2.6h

    14:45

    BKI

    SMTWTFS
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When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

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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 date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, 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 AED 5,196.

  • 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, by taxi about 20 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Kota Kinabalu (BKI): Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

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Flight Info | New York to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest direct flight priceAED 2,438
Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance14,723.09 km
Popular airlineBritish Airways

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