Cheap flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $62
AirAsia Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Mon, Jul 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is currently $62
Cheapest one-way flight $31
AirAsia Nonstop 1 hr Wed, Jul 1
The cheapest one-way flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is currently $31
Last-minute weekend getaway $78
AirAsia Nonstop 1 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is currently $78
Cheapest business class flights $1,415
Malaysia Airlines 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Sun, Jun 28
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is currently $1,415
Fastest flight 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu 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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically October.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $25–55
October
Most expensive
Typical prices: $50–205

Popular airlines from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

  • AirAsia
    Nonstop
    from $62
    Typical price: $30–70
    35 weekly nonstop flights
    SDK - BKI Every day
    935 weekly connecting flights
    SDK - BKI Every day
  • Malaysia Airlines
    from $532
    Typical price: $50–810
    81 weekly connecting flights
    SDK - BKI Every day
  • AirBorneo
    31 weekly connecting flights
    SDK - BKI Every day

Popular airports near Sandakan

  • Sandakan Airport (SDK)
    Sandakan Malaysia 19 min 3 mi
  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu Malaysia 6 hr 14 min 139 mi
  • Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)
    Lahad Datu Malaysia 2 hr 52 min 59 mi
  • Tawau Airport (TWU)
    Tawau Malaysia 4 hr 32 min 106 mi

Popular airports near Kota Kinabalu

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu Malaysia 13 min 3 mi
  • Labuan Airport (LBU)
    Labuan Malaysia 3 hr 57 min 73 mi
  • Lawas Airport (LWY)
    Lawas Malaysia 3 hr 25 min 91 mi
  • Miri Airport (MYY)
    Miri Malaysia 6 hr 41 min 183 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

The cheapest flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $25 to $55.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $62. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $31.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is $62, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is $532, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu starts at $62 from Thu, Jul 2 to Mon, Jul 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $31 and departs on Wed, Jul 1.
45 min is the shortest flight time from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.
Peak travel periods are Dec–Feb & Jun–Sep. The tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with a monsoon season Oct–Mar, though rain is always possible. Many shops and restaurants close during Chinese New Year (dates vary) and Hari Raya Puasa (dates vary). Key events include Sabah Fest (May), with traditional music, dance, food and crafts, and the Tadau Ka'amatan rice-harvest festival (May), with rice wine, rituals and a singing competition.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.
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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu 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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.

In terms of nonstop flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 35 nonstop flights and 935 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu are:
  • Malaysia Airlines offers 81 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
  • AirBorneo offers 31 connecting flights per week. AirBorneo flies from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $62. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $31.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is $62, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is $532, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
AirAsia flies direct from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.
  • There are 35 AirAsia direct flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu 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 Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu at price $78 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
AirAsia flies direct from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.
  • There are 35 AirAsia direct flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu 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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu start at $62 from Thu, Jul 2 to Mon, Jul 6 with AirAsia.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, 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 Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu start at $1,415 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28 with Malaysia Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu start at $62 from Thu, Jul 2 to Mon, Jul 6.
To book business class trips from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, 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 Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu starts at $78 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with AirAsia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu at price $78 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, 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.

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