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Cheap flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu from RM 2,992

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BKI
5 Jul — 12 Jul1
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 5 June 2026.

Mon 31/813:30
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/922:20
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops48h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6RM 4,159
Fri 28/802:00
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/916:50
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops54h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6RM 4,367
Sat 3/1013:30
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1007:00
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6RM 4,484
Thu 10/902:00
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/916:50
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops54h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6RM 4,981
Mon 7/914:55
JFK
-
BKI
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/901:15
BKI
-
JFK
1 stop23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6RM 5,430
Thu 12/1121:00
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops32h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/1116:05
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops28h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/5RM 5,807
Thu 17/923:55
EWR
-
BKI
3 stops58h 20m
Emirates
Mon 21/911:00
BKI
-
EWR
3 stops70h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 3/6RM 5,843
Fri 2/1000:25
EWR
-
BKI
2 stops49h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1011:35
BKI
-
EWR
2 stops47h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6RM 5,847
Mon 31/823:55
EWR
-
BKI
3 stops58h 20m
Emirates
Sat 19/911:00
BKI
-
EWR
3 stops70h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 2/6RM 6,501
Sun 6/901:00
EWR
-
BKI
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/900:30
BKI
-
EWR
2 stops52h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6RM 6,529
Thu 10/901:00
EWR
-
BKI
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/901:15
BKI
-
EWR
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6RM 6,585
Mon 7/923:55
EWR
-
BKI
3 stops58h 20m
Emirates
Wed 30/913:00
BKI
-
EWR
3 stops44h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 4/6RM 6,597

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RM 4,159

One-way from

RM 2,992
31/8-19/9
  • 31/8-19/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 10m total
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  • 12/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 20m total
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Cheapest return flight

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/11

21:00-18:20

2 stops32h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 16/11

16:05-08:00

2 stops28h 55m

RM 5,807

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 31/8

15:45-16:00

2 stops36h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 19/9

16:50-18:55

3 stops38h 05m

RM 5,815

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Thu 17/9

23:55-22:15

3 stops58h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 21/9

11:00-21:20

3 stops70h 20m

RM 5,843

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/9

22:20-22:15

3 stops35h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 30/9

11:00-18:55

3 stops43h 55m

RM 5,983

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/9

15:45-22:15

2 stops42h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 21/9

11:00-16:00

2 stops65h 00m

RM 6,064

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/9

01:45-00:30

3 stops34h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 18/9

01:45-20:40

2 stops30h 55m

RM 6,148

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/9

22:20-22:15

3 stops35h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 21/9

13:00-14:25

2 stops37h 25m

RM 6,184

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/9

10:00-00:30

1 stop26h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 20/9

01:15-20:35

1 stop31h 20m

RM 6,360

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Mon 31/8

23:55-22:15

3 stops58h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 19/9

11:00-21:20

3 stops70h 20m

RM 6,501

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Mon 7/9

23:55-22:15

3 stops58h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 30/9

13:00-21:20

3 stops44h 20m

RM 6,597

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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 32h 20m. 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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