Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
The timezone in Kota Kinabalu is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to BKI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LAX and BKI:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
R 9,376 is the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 14,599. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LAX to BKI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
If you're coming in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BKI:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and find adventure across Kota Kinabalu and beyond.
Booking your ride from Kota Kinabalu International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Kota Kinabalu. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for May if you want to visit Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to BKI in February. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Sandakan is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another essential stop in Malaysia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..
