Flying from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Seattle. Check out your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when searching for a flight from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located in Kota Kinabalu. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
Your flight from Seattle to BKI won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Seattle to BKI that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between SEA and BKI include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can reach LKE from central Seattle in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to BKI flight:
About Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BKI:
Go where the road takes you with a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and venture far and wide through Kota Kinabalu and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Seattle to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
$1,173 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Return flights start from $2,614. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to BKI, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Seattle to Kota Kinabalu International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Visit Kota Kinabalu in February for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Seattle to BKI flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
February sees temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Kota Kinabalu
After booking your flight from Seattle to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kota Kinabalu:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) and Sipadan Dive Centre Sdn. Bhd. Are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Kota Kinabalu itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Kota Kinabalu, now it's time to explore other parts of Malaysia. Journey around 225 kilometres east to Sandakan to check off its top attractions. From Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary (Pusat Pemulihan Orangutan) to Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Malaysia, consider Tawau, about 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. D'mount kinabalu adventure, Jungleland and Hot Springs Tawau are among its highlights.
