Statistics on New York City-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: New York City)
The average price to go to Kota Kinabalu from New York City airport is $ 1561 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1286 (in november) and $ 2032 (in july), which is a saving of $ 276 or a surplus of $ 471 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1161 to $1216 and it is generally more economical to leave on a saturday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kota Kinabalu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Kota Kinabalu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1534 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kota Kinabalu from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1286, saving $ 276 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1561). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2032).
Flight New York City-Kota Kinabalu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1320 | $ 1560 | fair price |
| February | $ 1163 | $ 1350 | good price |
| March | $ 1108 | $ 1348 | good price |
| April | $ 1205 | $ 1427 | good price |
| May | $ 1262 | $ 1421 | good price |
| June | $ 1445 | $ 1797 | fair price |
| July | $ 1703 | $ 2032 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1585 | $ 1822 | fair price |
| September | $ 1185 | $ 1346 | good price |
| October | $ 1161 | $ 1371 | good price |
| November | $ 1117 | $ 1286 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1594 | $ 1970 | 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 New York City to Kota Kinabalu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Kota Kinabalu range from $939 to $2155. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $940 to $995), 1% at the maximum price (from $2100 to $2155). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1161 to $1216 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Kota Kinabalu flight
There are 10 companies that serve New York City from Kota Kinabalu airport: Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, United, ANA, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Saudia, Malaysia Airlines, Air India and Cathay Pacific.
Data analysis:
Of the 1534 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (13% of the time) on the New York City->Kota Kinabalu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Kota Kinabalu flights departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday as your departure date, you can save an average of $69. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $70.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kota Kinabalu to New York City departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $184. Conversely, departing from Kota Kinabalu on a friday may cost you an additional $124.
Top prices New York City-Kota Kinabalu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Kuala Lumpur | 07-04 to 14-04-2025 | $ 792 | layover flight with Air India |
| New York City → Kota Kinabalu | 11-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 15177 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Kuala Lumpur | 06-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 846 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Kota Kinabalu | 19-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 1143 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| New York City → Kota Kinabalu | 09-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 1271 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| New York City → Kuala Lumpur | 06-08 to 25-08-2025 | $ 904 | layover flight with ANA |
| New York City → Kuala Lumpur | 07-09 to 16-09-2025 | $ 883 | layover flight with ANA |
| New York City → Kuala Lumpur | 09-09 to 18-09-2025 | $ 871 | layover flight with ANA |
| New York City → Kuala Lumpur | 01-10 to 26-10-2025 | $ 899 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| New York City → Kuala Lumpur | 10-10 to 26-10-2025 | $ 899 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Kota Kinabalu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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 New York City-Kota Kinabalu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Kota Kinabalu, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1441 $, which is a saving of 120 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (85 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City 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 | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1710 $) |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1246 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1209 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Kota Kinabalu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $48. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $77 more.
New York City 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 15177 $15177 to $15177 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1143 $1143 to $1143 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1271 $1271 to $1271 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may and june are cheaper to travel to Kota Kinabalu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!