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Cheap flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu from RM 2,414

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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BKI
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
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 13 August 2026.

Wed 28/1001:55 -
1 stop34h 40m
Sun 1/1101:30 -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 10/8RM 3,815
Sat 14/1113:05 -
2 stops33h 05m
Tue 1/1209:50 -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 10/8RM 4,069
Fri 11/914:55 -
1 stop21h 35m
Thu 17/901:15 -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 12/8RM 4,114
Wed 11/1100:30 -
2 stops28h 50m
Mon 30/1119:05 -
2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 8/8RM 4,118
Sat 14/1110:15 -
2 stops43h 05m
Wed 2/1219:05 -
2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 8/8RM 4,220
Thu 12/1100:50 -
2 stops46h 25m
Tue 1/1209:50 -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 8/8RM 4,310
Sat 14/1110:15 -
2 stops43h 05m
Mon 30/1119:05 -
2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 8/8RM 4,318
Sat 14/1109:45 -
2 stops36h 25m
Tue 1/1205:20 -
2 stops46h 55m
Deal found 8/8RM 4,371
Fri 11/913:30 -
2 stops32h 30m
Wed 30/916:50 -
2 stops42h 05m
Deal found 10/8RM 4,375
Sat 14/1109:45 -
2 stops36h 25m
Wed 2/1219:05 -
2 stops33h 50m
Deal found 8/8RM 4,383
Thu 24/911:15 -
2 stops35h 30m
Thu 1/1017:45 -
2 stops59h 55m
Deal found 10/8RM 4,445
Thu 13/810:30 -
2 stops48h 15m
Thu 20/808:05 -
2 stops46h 00m
Deal found 12/8RM 4,457

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Round-trip from

RM 3,815

One-way from

RM 2,414
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 28/10-1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 15m total
  • New York to Kota Kinabalu
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19/9
  • 19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • New York to Kota Kinabalu
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Price

Cheapest return flight

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/10

01:55-00:35

1 stop34h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/11

01:30-19:05

1 stop30h 35m

RM 3,815

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

00:30-18:20

2 stops28h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 30/11

19:05-08:15

2 stops26h 10m

RM 4,118

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/2

13:05-00:55

2 stops46h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 23/2

08:05-10:30

2 stops39h 25m

RM 4,118

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Wed 3/2

09:45-11:10

2 stops36h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 23/2

19:05-15:15

2 stops57h 10m

RM 4,228

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Thu 24/9

11:15-10:45

2 stops35h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/10

17:45-17:40

2 stops59h 55m

RM 4,445

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

22:00-22:15

2 stops35h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 30/11

08:05-08:00

2 stops60h 55m

RM 4,898

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Tue 10/11

00:25-10:00

2 stops68h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 30/11

11:00-22:30

2 stops48h 30m

RM 4,955

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 25/10

01:20-22:15

2 stops32h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/10

11:00-23:25

2 stops48h 25m

RM 5,016

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/9

13:30-16:00

2 stops38h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 17/9

11:00-14:25

2 stops39h 25m

RM 5,106

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Wed 28/10

01:25-10:00

2 stops44h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/11

11:00-23:30

2 stops49h 30m

RM 5,119

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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 34h 40m. 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?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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