Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kota Kinabalu 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you get on your ORD to BKI flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ORD and BKI:
Incheon International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight is ₹ 56,406. A return plane ticket is currently ₹ 113,577. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ORD to BKI, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ORD to BKI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ORD:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Reserve a hotel close to BKI if you're catching a late O'Hare International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and discover more of Kota Kinabalu and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kota Kinabalu International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Kota Kinabalu. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
August is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Kota Kinabalu in February.
When reserving your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ORD to BKI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, a visit to Sandakan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).
Tawau is another sought-after destination in Malaysia and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. No journey is complete without visiting Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..
