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Cheap flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu from RM 5,499

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BKI
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
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 22 May 2026.

Sun 1/1115:00
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1114:40
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5RM 5,499
Fri 6/1112:55
JFK
-
BKI
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/1122:00
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5RM 5,526
Sat 31/1001:25
EWR
-
BKI
2 stops48h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1105:20
BKI
-
EWR
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5RM 5,594
Fri 6/1120:15
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops33h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 14/1111:50
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops36h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/5RM 5,657
Thu 5/1101:25
EWR
-
BKI
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/1122:00
BKI
-
EWR
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5RM 5,835
Sun 27/922:20
JFK
-
BKI
3 stops35h 55m
Emirates
Thu 1/1013:00
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops37h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 17/5RM 5,911
Sat 26/914:55
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops31h 50m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 29/915:00
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops34h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 18/5RM 6,093
Sat 26/923:00
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops35h 15m
Emirates
Tue 29/913:00
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops37h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 19/5RM 6,109
Thu 2/711:20
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/722:20
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5RM 6,144
Thu 18/611:20
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/611:00
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5RM 6,303
Sun 27/923:55
EWR
-
BKI
3 stops58h 20m
Emirates
Thu 1/1013:00
BKI
-
EWR
3 stops44h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 17/5RM 6,517
Sun 27/914:55
JFK
-
BKI
1 stop21h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 30/901:15
BKI
-
JFK
1 stop40h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/5RM 6,679

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RM 5,499
1/11-10/11
  • 1/11-10/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 35m total
  • New York to Kota Kinabalu
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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/11

12:55-12:05

1 stop34h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 14/11

22:00-15:00

2 stops30h 00m

RM 5,526

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Thu 5/11

01:25-22:00

2 stops31h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 14/11

22:00-22:30

2 stops37h 30m

RM 5,835

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 27/9

22:20-22:15

3 stops35h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/10

13:00-14:25

2 stops37h 25m

RM 5,911

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 26/9

22:20-22:15

3 stops35h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 29/9

13:00-18:55

3 stops41h 55m

RM 6,109

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 27/9

14:55-00:30

1 stop21h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 30/9

01:15-06:00

1 stop40h 45m

RM 6,679

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/11

22:20-22:00

3 stops34h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/11

07:00-08:15

2 stops38h 15m

RM 6,992

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Sun 27/9

18:59-23:35

2 stops40h 36m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 30/9

00:35-14:36

2 stops26h 01m

RM 7,412
Fastest return journey

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Tue 7/7

01:00-12:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 21/7

01:15-22:30

2 stops33h 15m

RM 7,678

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/6

15:45-14:15

2 stops34h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 16/9

09:30-08:35

2 stops35h 05m

RM 7,899

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Sun 1/11

23:45-22:00

3 stops33h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/11

19:05-21:10

3 stops39h 05m

RM 7,943

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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 35h 55m. 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kota Kinabalu, Newark - 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.

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    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?

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