Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu from $735

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu (LAX-BKI)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Philippine Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $735 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LAX to BKI on Fri, Jul 17), while Singapore Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,553 departing on Fri, Jun 19 and returning on Fri, Jun 26.

• Which airlines offer flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

  At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu, including: Singapore Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

  To find best deals on flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jul 17, with one-way flights priced at just $735.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Centrum Air.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kota Kinabalu travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu on June 25, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at $884.

• Which airports can I fly to for Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kota Kinabalu, with Los Angeles International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (LAX-BKI) is by far the most common option on this route: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

• Is there any time difference between Los Angeles and Kota Kinabalu?

  The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Los Angeles is 16h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.