Find Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan (BKI - SDK)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$42	AirAsia Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Sun, Mar 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is currently $42
Cheapest one-way flight	$21	AirAsia Nonstop 1 hr Wed, Mar 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is currently $21
Last-minute weekend getaway	$44	AirAsia Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is currently $44
Cheapest business class flights	$1,482	Firefly, Malaysia Airlines 1 stop 17 hr Fri, Mar 6 — Sun, Mar 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is currently $1,482

Fastest flight	45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan takes 45 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically October.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $25–55
October Most expensive	Typical prices: $45–170

Popular airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

AirAsia

Nonstop

from $42

Typical price: $35–60

39 weekly nonstop flights

BKI - SDK Every day

961 weekly connecting flights

BKI - SDK Every day
Malaysia Airlines

from $310

Typical price: $50–580

79 weekly connecting flights

BKI - SDK Every day
MASwings

41 weekly connecting flights

BKI - SDK Every day

Popular airports near Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Kota Kinabalu Malaysia 12 min 3 mi
Labuan Airport (LBU)

Labuan Malaysia 3 hr 49 min 73 mi
Lawas Airport (LWY)

Lawas Malaysia 3 hr 17 min 91 mi
Miri Airport (MYY)

Miri Malaysia 6 hr 33 min 183 mi

Popular airports near Sandakan

Sandakan Airport (SDK)

Sandakan Malaysia 19 min 3 mi
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Kota Kinabalu Malaysia 6 hr 16 min 139 mi
Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)

Lahad Datu Malaysia 2 hr 53 min 59 mi
Tawau Airport (TWU)

Tawau Malaysia 4 hr 34 min 106 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

The cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $25 to $55.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $42. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $21.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is $42, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is $310, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan starts at $42 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $21 and departs on Wed, Mar 4.

45 min is the shortest flight time from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.

Peak travel is Dec, Feb and May–Aug. The weather's hot, humid and rainy year-round. There are celebrations in the city for Chinese New Year (varies Jan/Feb). Sandakan Memorial Day (Aug 15) includes a ceremony in honor of Allied soldiers held at the city's WWII prisoner-of-war camp.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.

In terms of nonstop flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 39 nonstop flights and 961 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan are:

Malaysia Airlines offers 79 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) .
MASwings offers 41 connecting flights per week. MASwings flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $42. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $21.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is $42, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is $310, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.

AirAsia flies direct from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.

There are 39 AirAsia direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan at price $44 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

AirAsia flies direct from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.

There are 39 AirAsia direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan start at $42 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8 with AirAsia.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan start at $1,482 from Fri, Mar 6 to Sun, Mar 8 with Firefly, Malaysia Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan start at $42 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8.

To book business class trips from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan starts at $44 from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2 with AirAsia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan at price $44 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.