Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu from £387

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Wed, Aug 5
Los Angeles LAXKota Kinabalu BKI
£387
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£387
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Los Angeles LAXKota Kinabalu BKI
£388
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Thu, Aug 6
Los Angeles LAXKota Kinabalu BKI
£397
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Sun, Aug 9
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£415
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Mon, Aug 3 – Thu, Aug 6
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£944
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Thu, Aug 6 – Tue, Aug 11
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£965
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£995
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Wed, Aug 5 – Mon, Aug 10
Los Angeles LAXKota Kinabalu BKI
£1,004
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£387

Cheapest round-trip

£944

Average round-trip

£1,107

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Kota Kinabalu airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: airport bus and public minibus.

Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, is served by Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), located approximately 8 km southwest of the city center. The airport is the second busiest in Malaysia and the main gateway to Sabah's attractions. Several airport transfers to city center options are available, including taxis, ride-hailing services, airport buses, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-30 min

RM 30 – RM 35; fixed coupon fare to city center (~USD 7–8)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed fare

15-30 min

RM 15 – RM 30; varies by demand and destination (~USD 3–7)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door service

20-40 min

RM 5; one-way fare (~USD 1)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-45 min

RM 2 – RM 3; local minibus fare (~USD 0.50)

irregular schedule (traffic dependent)

local experience

15-35 min

RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or charged by hotel (~USD 0–11)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

15-30 min

RM 80 – RM 200; per day rate (~USD 18–45)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Sabah independently

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis use a fixed coupon system purchased at the taxi counter inside the arrivals hall.
  • Grab pickup is available at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public minibuses may not operate late at night; confirm schedules locally.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kota Kinabalu

Depart from
Los Angeles International
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Korean AirKALKEYes
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kota Kinabalu

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C25°C
February28°C24°C
March28°C25°C
April29°C25°C
May30°C26°C
June29°C26°C
July29°C25°C
August29°C26°C
September29°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November29°C25°C
December28°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
24°C
February
Sunny days
171
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
57%
29°C25°C
25 Jul
17%
29°C25°C
Sunday
19 Jul
57%
29°C25°C
26 Jul
64%
30°C25°C
Monday
20 Jul
66%
30°C25°C
27 Jul
80%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
66%
29°C25°C
28 Jul
80%
29°C26°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
67%
30°C25°C
29 Jul
78%
27°C25°C
Thursday
23 Jul
58%
29°C25°C
30 Jul
76%
30°C25°C
Friday
24 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
31 Jul
73%
28°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Alaska Airlines, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Toronto, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Cancún, San Jose, Honolulu, Barcelona, Tokyo, Dallas, Seattle, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and London, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Denpasar, Sandakan, Manila, Cebu, Tawau, Kuching, Hong Kong, Taipei, Miri, Seoul, Penang, Puerto Princesa, Hanoi, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta.
What airports are near Los Angeles?
The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, McClellan–Palomar, Santa Maria Public.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.
Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Alaska Airlines, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu?
Traveling between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Los Angeles?
There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, McClellan–Palomar, Santa Maria Public
How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?
There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu depart?
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