Flights to Kota Kinabalu: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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14722 km

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Weather now

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+86°F

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Airports

BKI

7km

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November

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Flight prices to Kota Kinabalu

This is how much people usually pay to fly to Kota Kinabalu (return flight):

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Kota Kinabalu flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $516 to $516. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $516 – $516.

Is Kota Kinabalu an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Kota Kinabalu with other routes:

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Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu

We could not found any direct flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Malaysia).

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Airports in Kota Kinabalu and New York

Kota Kinabalu has 1 airport and New York has 5 airports.

Kota Kinabalu

New York

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

7 km from Kota Kinabalu city center.

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Taxi

~5 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

~5 min.

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Subway

Which airport in Kota Kinabalu is better?

The closest airport to Kota Kinabalu city center is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) with 7 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), trip will take 5 min.

Planning a trip to Kota Kinabalu? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Kota Kinabalu looks currently:

Today, 30 November

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+86°F

Rain

5 m/s

70 %

Mon, 01 December

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+84°F

Rain

3 m/s

72 %

Tue, 02 December

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+81°F

Rain

4 m/s

78 %

Wed, 03 December

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+77°F

Rain

2 m/s

84 %

Thu, 04 December

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+81°F

Rain

2 m/s

70 %

Fri, 05 December

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+81°F

Rain

5 m/s

74 %

Sat, 06 December

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+81°F

Rain

5 m/s

73 %

Sun, 07 December

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+81°F

Rain

6 m/s

75 %

Mon, 08 December

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+81°F

Rain

7 m/s

77 %

Tue, 09 December

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+82°F

Rain

6 m/s

72 %

Wed, 10 December

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+82°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

71 %

Thu, 11 December

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+79°F

Rain

2 m/s

76 %

Fri, 12 December

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+75°F

Rain

3 m/s

81 %

Sat, 13 December

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+79°F

Rain

2 m/s

72 %

Sun, 14 December

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+81°F

Rain

4 m/s

75 %

Mon, 15 December

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+81°F

Rain

3 m/s

68 %

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FAQ

Flying to Kota Kinabalu? Here are some useful things to know:

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What are the airports near Kota Kinabalu?

The closest airport to Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International Airport which is 7 km away. In total Kota Kinabalu has 1 airport: Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

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What is the distance to Kota Kinabalu?

The distance to Kota Kinabalu is 14722 km if you calculate it from New York.

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How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

The average flight time to Kota Kinabalu is NaN if you are flying from New York.

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What is the weather in Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu weather varies from in December to in December on average. Right now it is Rain and +86°F in Kota Kinabalu.

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Are there any direct flights to Kota Kinabalu?

No, there are no direct flights to Kota Kinabalu if you are flying from New York.

Kota Kinabalu guide

Kota Kinabalu themes

This is what Kota Kinabalu is known for:

Diving

Mountains

Food

Beach

Location

Kota Kinabalu is located in Malaysia, 14722 km away from New York:

Kota Kinabalu time zone

Kota Kinabalu jest o 13 godziny przed New York, gdzie teraz jest 15:26

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15:26 (EST -5)

Time in Kota Kinabalu right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Malaysian Ringgit equals 24.2 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 413.25 Malaysian Ringgit.

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RM100 = $24.20

Exchange rate

Visa to Malaysia

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in Malaysia

Official language in Malaysia is Malay. People knowledge of English is advanced².

Malay

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Kota Kinabalu is a relatively safe city. Meanwhile, a moderate level of caution is advised³.

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Relatively safe

Kota Kinabalu pros and cons

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