RM 97 Find Cheap Flights to Sabah

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Kota Kinabalu
Kota KinabaludirectRM 128
Tawau
TawaudirectRM 124
Sandakan
SandakandirectRM 120
Lahad Datu
Lahad DatudirectRM 381

Cheap Flight Deals to Sabah

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Sabah that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to Sabah

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Sabah.
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14:40 - 15:35TWU-BKI
0h 55mdirect
15:05 - 15:55BKI-TWU
0h 50mdirect
RM 142
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Sat, 10 May - Wed, 14 May
13:00 - 13:50TWU-BKI
0h 50mdirect
15:30 - 16:25BKI-TWU
0h 55mdirect
RM 146
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Sun, 25 May - Thu, 29 May
13:00 - 13:50TWU-BKI
0h 50mdirect
15:05 - 15:55BKI-TWU
0h 50mdirect
RM 151AirAsia
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Sun, 11 May - Thu, 15 May
14:40 - 15:35TWU-BKI
0h 55mdirect
15:30 - 16:25BKI-TWU
0h 55mdirect
RM 155Batik Air
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Fri, 25 Apr - Tue, 29 Apr
10:50 - 11:45TWU-BKI
0h 55mdirect
12:45 - 13:40BKI-TWU
0h 55mdirect
RM 164Batik Air
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Wed, 16 Apr - Sun, 20 Apr
18:55 - 19:45TWU-BKI
0h 50mdirect
12:35 - 13:25BKI-TWU
0h 50mdirect
RM 186AirAsia
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Wed, 9 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr
18:25 - 19:55KCH-BKI
1h 30mdirect
12:50 - 14:15BKI-KCH
1h 25mdirect
RM 199Firefly
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Sat, 26 Apr - Tue, 29 Apr
18:25 - 19:55KCH-BKI
1h 30mdirect
12:50 - 14:15BKI-KCH
1h 25mdirect
RM 204Firefly
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Sat, 26 Apr - Tue, 29 Apr
08:30 - 09:20TWU-BKI
0h 50mdirect
06:55 - 07:50BKI-TWU
0h 55mdirect
RM 239Malaysia Airlines
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Tue, 19 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
20:35 - 22:05KCH-BKI
1h 30mdirect
12:50 - 14:15BKI-KCH
1h 25mdirect
RM 283Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 19 May - Thu, 19 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Sabah

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Sabah to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Sabah?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest ticket to Sabah from Malaysia found in the last 72 hours was to Sandakan, at RM 10 return. The most popular route is Johor Bahru (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was RM 14.

How much is a flight to Sabah?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Sabah from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to Sabah costs RM 255 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was RM 29 for the route Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Lahad Datu (LDU). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Tawau to Kota Kinabalu which costs RM 150 on average, and Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, which costs RM 242 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Sabah?

The average price of all flights from Malaysia to Sabah clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Sabah is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as RM 385. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are RM 420 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Malaysia to Sabah?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Malaysia to Sabah, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Malaysia to Sabah is October, when tickets cost RM 881 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 1,359 and RM 1,350 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Sabah?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Malaysia to Sabah depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Sabah is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost RM 85 on average. Morning departures are around 6% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Sabah is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 92.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Malaysia to Sabah?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Sabah, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from Malaysia to Sabah, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Sabah?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah is Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), with an average flight price of RM 177.

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Low season

April

High season

May

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RM 97
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

FAQs - booking Sabah flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Malaysia to Sabah?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Malaysia to Sabah.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Malaysia to Sabah?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Malaysia to Sabah is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Malaysia to Sabah?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Malaysia to Sabah with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Malaysia to Sabah?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Malaysia to Sabah up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sabah

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Sabah? 25% of our users found return tickets to Sabah for the following prices or less: From Kuching RM 122, from Kota Kinabalu RM 146, from Johor Bahru RM 324
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sabah flight deals.

Top 5 airlines flying to Sabah

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Sabah. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Malaysia to Sabah. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Malaysia to Sabah? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
FireflyOverall score based on 29 reviews
7.1Food
6.2Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.5Boarding
7.9Comfort
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They used the ATR 72-500 for the route and I love it.

10.0 ExcellentAndrew, Oct 2024JHB - SZB
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They used the ATR 72-500 for the route and I love it.

Delayed 7 hours plus. Given $15 worth of meal at Subway but it was actually we can only choose 1 set meal instead of $15 of anything. The staff at subway weren’t happy to serve huge group of us. No detailed explanation given by the airline and we just have to keep looking for information at the departure tv screen.

Was all very easy, from buying the ticket online to walking stratup to the check-in desk, helpful and friendly checkin staff, punctual take off, good standard of aircraft, luggage was waiting by the time I had cleared immigration. Thumbs up all round.

No frills, basic flight in a puddle jumper. I wasn’t expecting refreshments nor entertainment. Everything was efficient, and everyone was pleasant.

The only problem was that I bought ticket on a third party app but I have to pay extra luggage cost, because of in their system different from my bought ticket. Every other was perfect

I don’t like the sour face of the check in staff at Penang international airport, front desk service provider should be more friendly n smiles always 😊

It was delayed for more than 1 hour due to LIMA when many planes landed & took-off at the same time. It could ve been better if the pilot or crew informed us every few minutes so that we know what’s going on.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

We recently flew with AirAsia and encountered several issues. Our flight was delayed by over an hour, and both boarding and takeoff were postponed without any prior notification. Although we eventually realized there was a delay on our own, the crew did inform us afterward. To make up for lost time, the pilot took off at high speed, resulting in some turbulent moments that were quite scary. Despite these challenges, the cabin crew did an excellent job managing the situation and easing the inconvenience. Overall, while the delays and turbulence made for a stressful experience, I appreciated the crew’s efforts to keep us as comfortable as possible.

I had a wonderful experience with this company. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our pilot was skilled and clearly experienced. The value for the price was excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

Very quick turn around, plane was in good condition, alles paletti.

My flight boarding was interrupted as gate staff said I needed visa in advance for Vietnam....

Instead of landing we had to go around and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport instead of Subang. Then we had to restart and arrived over 2.5 hrs late

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

Boarding was nuts. Gate change. Delayed. No communication from gate staff. They seemed lost. Rest of the flight went well

Premium check in was worth it. Boarding process was a little chaotic. Seats were super cramped and I am less than 80kg and 180cm

It was good. The FACE check in at KLIA2 was not working.

should remind people who cough must wear the mask. A few persons surrounding keep coughing.

All fine - you get what you pay for ! and it is a bargain

AirAsia kept us waiting for hours due to a technical issue with the plane, then eventually cancelled the flight. Unfortunately there is no-one to call or speak with at AirAsia, no customer service department at all, so I flew with another airline instead. Now I am going through the fun process of trying to get a refund from AirAsia. I strongly recommend that no-one flies with them, it's just not worth it.

The best part was Tony Fernandes actually reinstated the Buttercake menu. It has gone missing after Covid & i made a complaint in one of my Tweets back in October 2022. Both flight D170 & D171 landed very smoothly- kudos to both pilots!

The worst experience in any flight I have ever had, delayed for more than 10 hours, lost my other flight so I lost one day during my trip. Didn’t gave me facilities with my luggage either. Never again

I was next to a quite large person. Soni essentially had 2/3 of my seat for myself and couldn't sit properly. Even though there were some other seat available, the staff refuse that I occupy another seat.

Pros: The staff was very friendly. Cons: Long delay. The food is terrible.

I’m a frequent Traveler on all types of airlines, including budget. This was the worst flight experience I’ve ever had. Something was wrong with AirAsia’s systems and we were the whole flight was rescheduled to the following day, the third flight it happened to. Apart from an email which gave the new date the web and app said the original flight date which meant that there were hundreds of people queueing at the airport to try and find out what was going on. People waited six hours to talk to customer service who gave advice that didn’t match the web or app. Nightmare. just advertising for spending the extra hundred dollars I’ve ever seen.

Need to improve the availability of the food. Seems like everything sold out

Did not like that we were not informed about the 4 hour delay, crew not friendly, noone at terminals to consult with...all employees for Batrik were behind glass aftervgoing through security at the gate again. Why no agent at Gate H 10 to answer questions? And no apology. Updates would have eased anxiety. Boarding is disorderly also.

During this flight all the crew just focused on making money by selling food and drinks. There was only one washroom open. And it really smelled bad and wasn’t usable. Even to watch something onboard entertainment u have to rent headphones pathetic airline but only one with direct flight so pretty much the only option from Karachi to KL

Delayed for 3 hours, need to pay extra for drinking water.

The OD2204 KUL-LGK was delayed 40 minutes due to air-condition malfuntion, after inspection the technician give green light for the flight to go as usual but the air-condition is still not working properly, passengers complaining to the stewardess but they cannot do anything, I did tweet to @malindoair to complaint but no reply from them … hope this Batik Air is not having problem like Rayani Air and I do hope the management do respond to my complaint as well

Nasi lemak was horrible. Plain white rice, tasteless sambal, no cucumber, no kacang, no ikan bilis. And the chicken was colourless and tasteless, tasted like boiled chicken. Entertainment system didn't work at all.

2 delayed flights - hotel layover in a different country- lost baggage.

Silly to not even offer people water for free when they are paying so much for tickets.

You get what you pay for. It’s functional and gets you from point A to B in good comfort. However, food options are limited and cash only, Crew is a hit and miss .. they get your attention if you reach out.

Good leg room ... air conditioning was a bit warm don't Book row 8 ... no windows

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