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Kota Kinabalu which includes landscape views and boating

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Sandakan showing a city, a park and general coastal views

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Sandakan

How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Sabah?

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sun, Jul 28 - Mon, Jul 29
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
SDK
Sandakan
$22 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$22
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Sun, Jul 28 from Kota Kinabalu Intl. to Sandakan, returning Mon, Jul 29, priced at $22 found 6 days ago
Wed, Jun 26 - Sat, Jun 29
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
SDK
Sandakan
$33 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$33
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Wed, Jun 26 from Kota Kinabalu Intl. to Sandakan, returning Sat, Jun 29, priced at $33 found 2 days ago
Sun, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 9
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
TWU
Tawau
$33 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$33
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Sun, Jun 30 from Kota Kinabalu Intl. to Tawau, returning Tue, Jul 9, priced at $33 found 5 days ago
Wed, Jun 26 - Sat, Jun 29
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
SDK
Sandakan
$62 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$62
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 26 from Kota Kinabalu Intl. to Sandakan, returning Sat, Jun 29, priced at $62 found 2 days ago
Thu, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 5
CGK
Soekarno-Hatta Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$105 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$105
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Indonesia AirAsia flight, departing Thu, Aug 29 from Soekarno-Hatta Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Sep 5, priced at $105 found 11 hours ago
Wed, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 29
DPS
Ngurah Rai Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$218 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$218
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Scoot flight, departing Wed, Jul 10 from Ngurah Rai Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Mon, Jul 29, priced at $218 found 5 days ago
Thu, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 22
CGK
Soekarno-Hatta Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$247 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$247
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Scoot flight, departing Thu, Jul 18 from Soekarno-Hatta Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Mon, Jul 22, priced at $247 found 16 hours ago
Mon, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 19
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
TWU
Tawau
$256 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Mon, Jun 17 from Kota Kinabalu Intl. to Tawau, returning Wed, Jun 19, priced at $256 found 4 hours ago
Tue, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 13
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,198 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,198
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Tue, Nov 5 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Wed, Nov 13, priced at $1,198 found 6 days ago
Mon, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LBU
Labuan
$1,222 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,222
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Labuan, returning Wed, Apr 23, priced at $1,222 found 3 days ago
Thu, Sep 19 - Fri, Sep 27
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SDK
Sandakan
$1,261 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,261
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Sandakan, returning Fri, Sep 27, priced at $1,261 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JHBKota KinabaluJuly 11 to July 20$82
MNLKota KinabaluJuly 10 to July 14$107
SZXKota KinabaluSeptember 12 to September 16$190
CANKota KinabaluSeptember 12 to September 16$278
PVGKota KinabaluAugust 29 to September 6$282
SINLabuanJune 22 to June 25$331
MNLLabuanJune 27 to July 4$350
HKGSandakanJuly 1 to July 5$357
MNLSandakanAugust 5 to August 9$359
HGHKota KinabaluJuly 15 to July 19$429
PVGTawauJuly 14 to July 18$438
CANTawauJuly 2 to July 9$492
HKGTawauJune 29 to July 2$523
SZXTawauJuly 2 to July 11$540
SINLahad DatuJuly 6 to July 9$541
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULKota KinabaluJune 9 to June 13$84
KULTawauJune 8 to June 11$123
JHBKota KinabaluJune 9 to June 19$179
JHBTawauJune 8 to June 12$190
SINKota KinabaluJune 7 to June 11$221
MNLKota KinabaluJune 7 to June 20$284
KULLabuanJune 9 to June 16$307
HKGKota KinabaluJune 9 to June 10$336
SINSandakanJune 8 to June 12$386
CANKota KinabaluJune 9 to June 13$389
JHBSandakanJune 9 to June 12$416
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Sabah Flight and Hotel Packages

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Avangio Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0-star property

Avangio Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Jun 9 - Jun 12

3 night stay

Taipei (TPE) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Malaysia Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Grandis Hotel
4.0-star property

Grandis Hotel

Jun 9 - Jun 12

3 night stay

Taipei (TPE) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Malaysia Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Borneo Beach Villas
4.0-star property

Borneo Beach Villas

Jun 9 - Jun 12

3 night stay

Taipei (TPE) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Malaysia Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Fabulous stay in a wonderful resort"

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I believe this hotel is nearly perfect. If I may offer a suggestion, perhaps the parking lot could be enhanced to reflect a more artistic flair."

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (125 reviews)
"Good location with shopping Centre and dining around the premises."

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Dalit Beach and Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful, huge property. 4 restaurants, food ok and expensive .2 great pools and right on the beach. As a note...... it's very, very hot so the ocean is really warm. We ended up sitting by the pool."

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

Can I fly to Sabah right now?
With the COVID-19 situation ever evolving, research relevant government websites for important information before making any plans. Whether you can take a flight to Sabah depends on various factors, like where you’re flying from and current COVID-19 restrictions. Another top source of info is Travelocity’s Covid-19 Travel Advisor. It features guidance on social distancing, testing requirements, quarantine rules and more for your destination.
How much is the cheapest flight to Sabah?
Your next vacation doesn’t have to put a hole in your travel budget. In the last seven days, the cheapest roundtrip flight to Sabah cost $22. Find a bargain fare and spend the cash you save on cool experiences. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Sabah departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Sabah?
Be sure to leave July free in your calendar, because it’s the cheapest time to fly to Sabah. That’s based on Travelocity’s direct flight demand between January and December last year. With more cash in your pocket, you can splurge on a hotel upgrade, go to a fancy restaurant or do something special.
How can I check my flight status to Sabah?
There are a couple of ways you can check your fight status. You’ll discover all the necessary details in our “Trips” portal, which is located at the top of our homepage. Sign in or create an account in seconds — you can then access and make changes to your bookings whenever you please. For those already on the move, the Travelocity app can also help you look up the status of your flight to Sabah, as well as share details with any members of your family flying with you.
How do I find the best deals on flights to Sabah?
Be flexible with your travel dates and there’s a strong chance you’ll find an awesome deal. When searching for flights on Travelocity, tap on the “Flexible dates” box at the top of the page to see prices for nearby days. Also try to book ahead of time and avoid the high season. In the last seven days, the lowest price for a return flight to Sabah was $22. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Why should I book my flight to Sabah with Travelocity?
Pack your suitcase and prepare for an epic trip with Travelocity. It’s our mission to find you great deals on cheap flights to Sabah. Whether you’re searching for airfares with flexible cancellation policies or cheap family flights from budget airlines, we’ve got you covered.
What are the most popular flight routes to Sabah?
With terrific connections, scoring flights to Sabah couldn’t be simpler. Here’s our pick of the most sought-after flight routes to this leading destination:

  • Kuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 5,122 flights a month.
  • Sandakan (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 1,421 flights a month.
  • Tawau (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 1,365 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Sabah on average?
Roundtrip flights to Sabah on our site cost between $22 and $1,261 in the last seven days. When you spot a fare that fits your budget, get in quick. Cheap deals don’t wait around for long! These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Sabah?
The length of a direct flight to Sabah varies, but here are the average journey times for some main routes:

  • Kuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 2 hours and 38 minutes
  • Sandakan (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 48 minutes
  • Tawau (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 52 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Sabah?
This depends on factors such as your airline and where you’re departing from. Most airlines typically offer passengers entertainment and food on long-haul journeys. Whether you’re chasing business class flights to Sabah or cheap flights for family vacations, you’ll be looked after from boarding to touchdown.

Destinations in Sabah

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.