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Cheap flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu from RM 3,332

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BKI
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 February 2026.

Sun 13/913:30
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/909:30
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2RM 3,332
Thu 19/311:05
JFK
-
BKI
3 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/319:15
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2RM 4,582
Thu 15/1022:00
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops29h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 19/1012:40
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops32h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/2RM 5,033
Sat 11/415:45
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/405:20
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2RM 5,099
Thu 19/312:05
EWR
-
BKI
3 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/309:20
BKI
-
EWR
3 stops43h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2RM 5,173
Thu 19/311:20
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops25h 35m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 23/316:05
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops35h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 23/2RM 5,243
Sun 13/918:05
EWR
-
BKI
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/920:45
BKI
-
EWR
2 stops36h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2RM 5,757
Sun 13/909:35
EWR
-
BKI
1 stop37h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 25/920:45
BKI
-
EWR
1 stop45h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/2RM 9,109
Thu 17/909:35
EWR
-
BKI
1 stop37h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 21/909:45
BKI
-
EWR
1 stop32h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/2RM 9,171
Sat 11/409:35
EWR
-
BKI
1 stop35h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 18/412:15
BKI
-
EWR
1 stop53h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/2RM 9,214
Thu 17/917:50
EWR
-
BKI
2 stops41h 05m
British Airways
Mon 21/917:45
BKI
-
EWR
2 stops37h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 23/2RM 9,436
Thu 19/322:35
EWR
-
BKI
2 stops37h 05m
British Airways
Mon 23/319:05
BKI
-
EWR
2 stops31h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 23/2RM 10,724

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RM 4,582
19/3-23/3
  • 19/3-23/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 62h 45m total
  • New York to Kota Kinabalu
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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/4

15:45-15:30

2 stops35h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 18/4

05:20-08:35

2 stops39h 15m

RM 5,099

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/3

11:05-11:05

3 stops36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/3

01:30-23:00

3 stops33h 30m

RM 5,115

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/3

11:20-00:55

2 stops25h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/3

16:05-15:35

2 stops35h 30m

RM 5,243

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Wed 18/3

01:00-00:30

2 stops35h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/3

01:30-22:30

3 stops33h 00m

RM 5,671

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/3

22:20-22:15

3 stops35h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/3

12:00-08:50

2 stops32h 50m

RM 6,065

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/3

21:15-15:20

3 stops54h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/3

14:40-12:15

3 stops57h 35m

RM 6,298

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/3

01:55-00:30

1 stop34h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/3

01:30-05:45

1 stop40h 15m

RM 8,373

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Sat 11/4

09:35-08:45

1 stop35h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 18/4

12:15-06:00

1 stop53h 45m

RM 9,214

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Thu 19/3

22:35-23:40

2 stops37h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/3

19:05-14:50

2 stops31h 45m

RM 10,724

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Sat 11/4

23:55-10:00

3 stops46h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 18/4

16:30-21:20

3 stops40h 50m

RM 11,421

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York?

    If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from New York, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 5.8 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. There are 0 flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

    Departing from New York to Kota Kinabalu will take you 25h 35m. The distance between New York and Kota Kinabalu is about 14730 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

    The most popular flight routes from New York to Kota Kinabalu are Newark - Kota Kinabalu, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kota Kinabalu and New York LaGuardia - Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

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