Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu from $686

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu (SFO-BKI)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Philippine Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $686 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to BKI on Mon, Jul 27), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,280 departing on Mon, Jun 22 and returning on Mon, Jun 29.

• Which airlines offer flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

  At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu, including: China Eastern 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu?

  To find best deals on flights from San Francisco 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 Mon, Jul 27, with one-way flights priced at just $686.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Philippine Airlines.
  · 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 San Francisco (SFO) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

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

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Kota Kinabalu on June 24, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at $1,585.

• Which airports can I fly to for Kota Kinabalu from San Francisco?

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

• Is there any time difference between San Francisco and Kota Kinabalu?

  The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and San Francisco is 16h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Francisco 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.