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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,032. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.$1,578 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,578, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$1,907 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with EVA Air and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with EVA Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,907, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$1,938 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Asiana Airlines and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,938, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$1,945 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Emirates and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,945, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$2,032 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Philippine Airlines and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,032, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$2,078 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,078, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$2,082 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,082, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$2,091 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,091, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$2,268 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Sat, 12 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 12 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,268, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$3,339 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Emirates and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,339, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$4,044 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with EVA Air and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with EVA Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $4,044, select.

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New York to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Kota Kinabalu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Kinabalu.

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Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu is $1,578. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York to Kota Kinabalu. But we found flights with one stop from $1,578.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Friday, 20 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York and Kota Kinabalu Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kota Kinabalu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Kota Kinabalu is Xiamen Airlines .

Flying from New York to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Kota Kinabalu is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of New York. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located in Kota Kinabalu.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to BKI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • We make it simple to book cheap flights from New York to BKI with a stopover. To explore the options departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between JFK and BKI include:

    • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

    • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:

  • Of all flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Break up your flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and BKI include:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to BKI flight:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.

  • Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At LGA, that figure is 69%.

  • You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.

About Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • If you have a late flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BKI:

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your New York to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight.

Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport to central Kota Kinabalu is roughly 8 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • $838 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Return flights start from $1,578. These fares may change based on availability.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to BKI if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest New York to Kota Kinabalu International Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from New York to BKI is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when prices go down.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from New York to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). February is when most people travel to Kota Kinabalu. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in December.

  • When booking your New York to BKI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in February when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

More about Kota Kinabalu

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Kota Kinabalu right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu International Airport:

  • Your trip to Kota Kinabalu should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) and Manukan Island.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Sandakan is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.

  • Around 274 kilometres southeast of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another essential stop in Malaysia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung.

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