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Cheap Flight Deals from New York to Kota Kinabalu

For as little as AU$ 943, you can take your next adventure to Kota Kinabalu without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from New York below.

  • One way
  • Return
      • EWR00:01
        35h 29m
        1 stop
        BKI00:30
        Mon, Jan 27|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Air Premia
        AU$ 943AU$ 1,558
        39% OFF
        39% OFF
        AU$ 1,558AU$ 943

        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 AU$ 943 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR00:01
        35h 29m
        1 stop
        BKI00:30
        Tue, Mar 4|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Air Premia
        AU$ 1,130AU$ 1,558
        27% OFF
        27% OFF
        AU$ 1,558AU$ 1,130

        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 AU$ 1,130 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR00:01
        35h 29m
        1 stop
        BKI00:30
        Sat, Jan 11|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Air Premia
        AU$ 1,130AU$ 1,558
        27% OFF
        27% OFF
        AU$ 1,558AU$ 1,130

        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 AU$ 1,130 including taxes and charges.

      • EWR01:00
        33h 40m
        1 stop
        BKI22:40
        Tue, Mar 25|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Air Premia
        AU$ 1,136
        AU$ 1,136

        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 AU$ 1,136 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK12:30
        29h 5m
        1 stop
        BKI05:35
        Sat, Mar 15|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Asiana Airlines
        AU$ 1,170
        AU$ 1,170

        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 AU$ 1,170 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK01:05
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI13:35
        Tue, Mar 25|New York - Kota Kinabalu|EVA Air
        AU$ 1,194
        AU$ 1,194

        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 AU$ 1,194 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK23:50
        24h 45m
        1 stop
        BKI13:35
        Tue, Feb 18|New York - Kota Kinabalu|China Airlines
        AU$ 1,198
        AU$ 1,198

        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 Tue, Feb 18, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 1,198 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK12:30
        24h 5m
        1 stop
        BKI00:35
        Tue, Mar 25|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Asiana Airlines
        AU$ 1,224
        AU$ 1,224

        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 AU$ 1,224 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK01:05
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI13:35
        Mon, Mar 17|New York - Kota Kinabalu|EVA Air
        AU$ 1,224
        AU$ 1,224

        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 AU$ 1,224 including taxes and charges.

      • JFK23:50
        24h 45m
        1 stop
        BKI13:35
        Thu, Feb 20|New York - Kota Kinabalu|China Airlines
        AU$ 1,238
        AU$ 1,238

        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 AU$ 1,238 including taxes and charges.

      • NYC01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        BKI02:00 pm
        Tue, Jan 14|New York - Kota Kinabalu|Air Premia
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Best Time to Book Flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu

Explore the best time to buy affordable tickets to Kota Kinabalu with our price trend chart, which predicts how flight prices will change in the coming weeks from previous data.

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Top Airlines Flying 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 AU$ 794
Air Premia
From AU$ 852
United Airlines
From AU$ 888
Japan Airlines
From AU$ 901
Alaska Airlines
From AU$ 905
All Nippon Airways
From AU$ 926
China Eastern Airlines
From AU$ 931
Delta Air Lines
From AU$ 935
China Airlines
From AU$ 971
Asiana Airlines
From AU$ 1,035

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Alternative Routes from New York to Kota Kinabalu

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
    AU$ 794
  • Air Premia
    EWR
    00:01
    43h 39m
    2 transfer
    BKI
    08:40
    Newark Liberty International Airport - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
    Fri, Jan 17Air Premia
    AU$ 853
  • United Airlines
    LGA
    09:30
    51h 0m
    2 transfer
    BKI
    00:30
    New York LaGuardia Airport - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
    Tue, Mar 25United Airlines
    AU$ 998
  • United Airlines
    LGA
    09:30
    51h 0m
    2 transfer
    BKI
    00:30
    New York LaGuardia Airport - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
    Tue, Mar 25United Airlines
    AU$ 998
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FAQ

  • When are flight 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 are flights from New York (NYC) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$ 2,236.

  • 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 7km, by taxi about 20 minutes.

  • How many airports in Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

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

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Flight Information from New York to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest direct flight priceAU$ 943
Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance14,723.09km
Popular airlineEVA Air

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