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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to California from RM 2,857

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — LAX
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kota Kinabalu to California flight deals. Data was last updated 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 4,553

One-way from

RM 2,857
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 17/9-21/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 24m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to California
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9/7
  • 9/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 50m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to California
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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Mon 18/823:40BKI - LAX
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/810:50LAX - BKI
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7RM 4,316
Wed 17/920:25BKI - LAX
2 stops40h 03mAir Canada
Sun 21/910:54LAX - BKI
2 stops33h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 2/7RM 4,553
Wed 17/920:25BKI - LAX
1 stop40h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 21/920:40LAX - BKI
1 stop23h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/7RM 4,954
Thu 18/912:15BKI - SFO
1 stop36h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 22/911:30SFO - BKI
1 stop40h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/7RM 4,954
Wed 17/901:30BKI - SFO
2 stops31h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 22/908:55SFO - BKI
2 stops24h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/7RM 6,143
Tue 16/901:30BKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Sun 21/912:30LAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/7RM 6,300
Wed 17/917:45BKI - LAX
2 stops35h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 20/900:30LAX - BKI
2 stops26h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/7RM 6,350
Thu 18/919:05BKI - SFO
2 stops33h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 22/923:10SFO - BKI
2 stops26h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/7RM 6,574

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluLos Angeles

BKI - LAX

BKILAX

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 18/8

23:40-08:20

1 stop23h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 25/8

10:50-22:40

1 stop20h 50m

RM 4,316

Kota KinabaluLos Angeles

BKI - LAX

BKILAX

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 17/9

20:25-21:28

2 stops40h 03m

Los Angeles

Sun 21/9

10:54-11:15

2 stops33h 21m

RM 4,553

Kota KinabaluLos Angeles

BKI - LAX

BKILAX

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 17/9

20:25-21:50

1 stop40h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 21/9

20:40-11:15

1 stop23h 35m

RM 4,954

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 18/9

12:15-09:40

1 stop36h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 22/9

11:30-19:25

1 stop40h 55m

RM 4,954

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 17/9

01:30-17:50

2 stops31h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 22/9

08:55-00:30

2 stops24h 35m

RM 6,143

Kota KinabaluLos Angeles

BKI - LAX

BKILAX

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 16/9

01:30-10:05

1 stop23h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 21/9

12:30-00:30

1 stop21h 00m

RM 6,300

Kota KinabaluLos Angeles

BKI - LAX

BKILAX

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 17/9

17:45-14:00

2 stops35h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 20/9

00:30-18:20

2 stops26h 50m

RM 6,350

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 18/9

19:05-13:35

2 stops33h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 22/9

23:10-17:00

2 stops26h 50m

RM 6,574

Kota KinabaluSan Francisco

BKI - SFO

BKISFO

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/7

13:30-07:20

2 stops56h 50m

RM 2,857

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated 4 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andPhilippine Airlines from Kota Kinabalu to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
266 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
887 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,681 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
152 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to California?

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Kota Kinabalu to California.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to California?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to California (average of RM 729). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 957). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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