Statistics on Los Angeles -Kota Kinabalu flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles airport is $ 1418 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1165 (in october) and $ 1979 (in july), which is a saving of $ 253 or a surplus of $ 562 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1054 to $1107 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kota Kinabalu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Kota Kinabalu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1371 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1165, saving $ 253 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1418). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1979).
Flight Los Angeles -Kota Kinabalu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1087 | $ 1292 | good price |
| February | $ 1039 | $ 1304 | good price |
| March | $ 1040 | $ 1249 | good price |
| April | $ 1082 | $ 1192 | good price |
| May | $ 1086 | $ 1312 | good price |
| June | $ 1389 | $ 1668 | fair price |
| July | $ 1707 | $ 1979 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1223 | $ 1538 | fair price |
| September | $ 1053 | $ 1216 | good price |
| October | $ 1000 | $ 1165 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1039 | $ 1185 | good price |
| December | $ 1484 | $ 1908 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu range from $843 to $2371. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $843 to $896), 1% at the maximum price (from $2318 to $2371). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1054 to $1107 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Kota Kinabalu flight
There are 7 companies that serve Los Angeles from Kota Kinabalu airport: Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, Viva Macau, ANA, Cathay Pacific, United and EVA Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 1371 flights analyzed in previous years, Singapore Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Kota Kinabalu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Kota Kinabalu flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $88. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $95.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Los Angeles departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $150. Conversely, departing from Kota Kinabalu on a friday may cost you an additional $137.
Top prices Los Angeles -Kota Kinabalu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Kuala Lumpur | 01-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 638 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Kuala Lumpur | 06-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 798 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Los Angeles → Kota Kinabalu | 24-12 to 31-12-2024 | $ 3384 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Los Angeles → Kota Kinabalu | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 1149 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Los Angeles → Kota Kinabalu | 05-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 994 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Kota Kinabalu | 02-03 to 08-03-2025 | $ 967 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Los Angeles → Kuala Lumpur | 03-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 804 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Los Angeles → Kuala Lumpur | 19-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 804 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Los Angeles → Kuala Lumpur | 24-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 801 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Los Angeles → Kuala Lumpur | 02-04 to 09-04-2025 | $ 800 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Kota Kinabalu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 5 to 6 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Kota Kinabalu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1262 $, which is a saving of 156 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance, you will pay the full price (418 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1165 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1114 $) |
| November | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1185 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Kota Kinabalu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $29. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $21 more.
Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 3384 $3384 to $3384 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1072 $994 to $1149 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 967 $967 to $967 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january and march are cheaper to travel to Kota Kinabalu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!