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Flights to Kota Kinabalu

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Looking for cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu? Select dates to start the search. Or read the tips on flight prices, airports, weather, and other useful data below.
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Route details

14722 km
Distance

Weather now

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+84°F
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Airports

BKI
7km

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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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Avionero is a data driven company. Right now we don't have enough data to display the price range on New York to Kota Kinabalu route. But worth coming back in a while, we constantly update this information.
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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.
Lars
Founder, CEO
If you search now, probably the cheapest month to go would be January. Use the Trip Period feature to select the whole month.
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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).
No direct flights to Kota Kinabalu
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Founder, CEO
Perhaps try choosing another origin or search direct flights to the entire country (Malaysia).
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Airports in Kota Kinabalu and New York

Kota Kinabalu has 1 airport and New York has 4 airports.
Kota Kinabalu
New York
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
7 km from Kota Kinabalu city center.
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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.
Lars
Founder, CEO
The most popular airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). The fastest option to get to the Kota Kinabalu city center is to take the shuttle for about 5 minutes.
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Where to stay in Kota Kinabalu

Find the right accommodation in Kota Kinabalu with Avionero:
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Zara's Boutique Hotel
Jalan Pantai Baru, Sembulan
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Hair Dryer
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Hotel No5
No 1 Jalan Pintas
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception
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Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Lorong Kemajuan Karamunsing
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool
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OYO 228 Basic Hotel
Lot 66 Bandaran Berjaya Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Hair Dryer • Luggage Storage
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Sabah Oriental Hotel
Lorong Kemajuan
WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym
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Kota Kinabalu guide

Kota Kinabalu themes

This is what Kota Kinabalu is known for:
Spa
Diving
Seafood
Mountains
Food
Nature
Beach

Location

Kota Kinabalu is located in Malaysia, 14722 km away from New York:
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Founder, CPO
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Currency and exchange rate

100 Malaysian Ringgit equals 22.45 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 445.5 Malaysian Ringgit.
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RM100 = $22.45
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Visa to Malaysia

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

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

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

Planning a trip to Kota Kinabalu? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Kota Kinabalu looks currently:
Sun, 02 February
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+84°F
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3 m/s
79 %
Mon, 03 February
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+81°F
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3 m/s
80 %
Tue, 04 February
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+82°F
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6 m/s
71 %
Wed, 05 February
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+81°F
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2 m/s
62 %
Thu, 06 February
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+81°F
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3 m/s
75 %
Fri, 07 February
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+79°F
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4 m/s
82 %
Sat, 08 February
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+79°F
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3 m/s
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Sun, 09 February
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+77°F
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4 m/s
89 %
Mon, 10 February
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+79°F
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3 m/s
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Tue, 11 February
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+81°F
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3 m/s
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Wed, 12 February
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+81°F
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4 m/s
78 %
Thu, 13 February
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+81°F
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3 m/s
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Fri, 14 February
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3 m/s
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Sat, 15 February
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+82°F
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3 m/s
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Sun, 16 February
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3 m/s
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Mon, 17 February
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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 +84°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.
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About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

  • (1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
  • (2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
  • (3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
  • (4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
  • (5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024