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Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from $1,064

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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2024.

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Average price

$1,104

Round-trip from

$915
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

Saturday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 38%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles average $1,223. You can even find prices in September for less than $1,223, as users have found deals to Kota Kinabalu from as low as $998. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 53%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu (LAX - BKI)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 48% on airfare.

Cheap Singapore Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Singapore Airlines for the route between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Singapore Airlines flights we've found from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Wed 10/1611:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 10/207:55 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop40h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,584
Fri 8/911:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop54h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 8/239:35 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop39h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,640
Thu 8/111:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop52h 15mSingapore Airlines
Fri 8/239:35 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop39h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,661
Thu 8/811:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop52h 15mSingapore Airlines
Thu 8/2212:05 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop24h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,125
Sat 7/2711:40 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sat 8/1712:05 pmBKI - LAX
1 stop48h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,763

Cheap Japan Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Japan Airlines for the route between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Japan Airlines flights we've found from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 8/62:10 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops41h 30mJapan Airlines
Thu 8/225:20 amBKI - LAX
2 stops45h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,138
Mon 8/512:55 amLAX - BKI
2 stops31h 45mJapan Airlines
Thu 8/227:05 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops31h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,218
Wed 10/161:05 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops43h 35mJapan Airlines
Sun 10/205:20 amBKI - LAX
2 stops44h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,434

Cheap Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Prices were last updated on April 29, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 5/1611:55 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/269:50 amBKI - LAX
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,297
Thu 5/1612:30 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 5/231:30 amBKI - LAX
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/28$1,387
Wed 5/1512:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/251:45 amBKI - LAX
2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,392
Wed 5/1512:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/231:45 amBKI - LAX
2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,399
Wed 5/1512:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/246:00 amBKI - LAX
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,406
Wed 5/1512:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/265:20 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops54h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,464
Thu 5/1612:00 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/231:45 amBKI - LAX
2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,530
Thu 5/1612:00 pmLAX - BKI
1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/246:00 amBKI - LAX
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,537
Thu 5/1611:55 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/243:00 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,591

Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sun 10/2712:50 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/177:20 amBKI - LAX
2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,064
Tue 8/612:35 amLAX - BKI
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/225:20 amBKI - LAX
3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,130
Tue 8/62:10 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops41h 30mJapan Airlines
Thu 8/225:20 amBKI - LAX
2 stops45h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,138
Wed 8/712:35 amLAX - BKI
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/225:20 amBKI - LAX
3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,174
Mon 8/512:35 amLAX - BKI
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/225:20 amBKI - LAX
3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,177
Thu 8/12:55 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/237:05 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,178
Wed 8/712:50 amLAX - BKI
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/225:20 amBKI - LAX
3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,192
Thu 8/81:35 pmLAX - BKI
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/229:50 amBKI - LAX
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,213
Mon 8/512:55 amLAX - BKI
2 stops31h 45mJapan Airlines
Thu 8/227:05 pmBKI - LAX
2 stops31h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,218

Find flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.

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$1,130 - $1,855

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Return

Price

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 8/6

2 stops33h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/22

3 stops43h 15m

$1,130

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 8/6

2 stops41h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/22

2 stops45h 10m

$1,138

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 8/7

3 stops34h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/22

3 stops43h 15m

$1,174

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 8/5

3 stops34h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/22

3 stops43h 15m

$1,177

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Mon 8/5

2 stops31h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/22

2 stops31h 25m

$1,218

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Thu 5/16

1 stop21h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/23

1 stop23h 35m

$1,387

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Tue 10/15

2 stops26h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/20

2 stops32h 10m

$1,558

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 10/16

1 stop30h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/20

1 stop40h 45m

$1,584

Los AngelesKota Kinabalu

LAX - BKI

LAXBKI

Los Angeles

Wed 8/7

1 stop27h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/22

1 stop39h 20m

$1,855

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Deals found on 4/29

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,358. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKI

Temperature

78.8 - 80.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated April 29, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu, such as Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,485 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
397 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

China Eastern
7.3
Good
550 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,130, but on average you can expect to pay $1,272.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Flying on Japan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at $1,138. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and Malaysia Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,387 and $1,558, respectively. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu for 6% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does LAX to BKI mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Los Angeles Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LAX to BKI flight.

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    Many airlines flying from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

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    The Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/29.

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