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Cheap flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu from RM 4,197

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BKI
7 Jun — 14 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 8 May 2026.

Thu 27/811:40
EWR
-
BKI
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/922:20
BKI
-
EWR
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5RM 4,197
Sun 13/913:30
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/909:30
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5RM 4,307
Tue 8/922:00
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops38h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/922:20
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops36h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5RM 5,225
Thu 27/822:00
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops35h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 17/922:20
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops36h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5RM 5,268
Sat 25/702:00
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/922:20
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops48h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5RM 5,417
Sun 30/801:25
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/919:05
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5RM 5,499
Thu 27/820:55
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops34h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 20/912:15
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops34h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/5RM 5,514
Thu 27/813:30
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/917:45
BKI
-
JFK
3 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5RM 5,542
Tue 8/920:55
JFK
-
BKI
3 stops30h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 15/912:15
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops34h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/5RM 5,624
Wed 11/1121:00
JFK
-
BKI
2 stops35h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/1113:00
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops32h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5RM 5,792
Mon 31/811:40
EWR
-
BKI
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/905:20
BKI
-
EWR
2 stops48h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5RM 5,944
Sat 12/900:25
EWR
-
BKI
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/922:20
BKI
-
EWR
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5RM 6,030

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RM 4,197
27/8-20/9
  • 27/8-20/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • New York to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest return flight

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Thu 27/8

11:40-10:00

2 stops34h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 20/9

22:20-17:05

2 stops30h 45m

RM 4,197

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 13/9

13:30-10:00

2 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 26/9

09:30-11:00

2 stops37h 30m

RM 4,307

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/9

22:00-00:40

2 stops38h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 15/9

22:20-22:30

2 stops36h 10m

RM 5,225

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/9

20:55-15:35

3 stops30h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 15/9

12:15-11:10

2 stops34h 55m

RM 5,624

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Mon 31/8

11:40-10:00

2 stops34h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 22/9

05:20-17:40

2 stops48h 20m

RM 5,944

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Sat 12/9

00:25-22:10

2 stops33h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 26/9

22:20-22:30

2 stops36h 10m

RM 6,030
Fastest return journey

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/9

14:55-00:30

1 stop21h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 15/9

22:20-13:10

2 stops26h 50m

RM 6,050

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/7

01:45-19:45

2 stops30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/9

01:15-13:10

1 stop23h 55m

RM 6,218

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/9

10:00-00:30

1 stop26h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 14/9

01:15-06:00

1 stop40h 45m

RM 6,249

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 31/8

14:55-00:30

1 stop21h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 21/9

01:15-20:35

1 stop31h 20m

RM 6,265

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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 26h 05m. The distance between New York and Kota Kinabalu is about 14716 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.

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

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