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RM 58 Find Cheap Flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu departing on 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (SDK-BKI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu 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 from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.
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11:25 - 12:10SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
10:10 - 10:55BKI-SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 103
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Fri, 10 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
11:25 - 12:10SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
09:05 - 09:55BKI-SDK
0h 50mdirect
RM 125AirAsia
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Tue, 11 Feb - Sat, 15 Feb
13:40 - 14:25SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
15:10 - 15:55BKI-SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 130AirAsia
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Sat, 11 Jan - Wed, 15 Jan
11:25 - 12:10SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
09:05 - 09:55BKI-SDK
0h 50mdirect
RM 134AirAsia
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Tue, 11 Feb - Sat, 15 Feb
16:45 - 17:30SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
12:30 - 13:15BKI-SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 165AirAsia
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Sat, 25 Jan - Thu, 6 Feb
11:25 - 12:10SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
10:10 - 10:55BKI-SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 174
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Sun, 26 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
07:35 - 08:20SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
06:25 - 07:10BKI-SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 188AirAsia
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Mon, 27 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
09:25 - 19:30SDK-BKI
10h 05m1 stop
13:00 - 11:05BKI-SDK
22h 05m1 stop
RM 465Malaysia Airlines
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Fri, 10 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
09:25 - 15:25SDK-BKI
6h 00m1 stop
17:05 - 11:05BKI-SDK
18h 00m1 stop
RM 469Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 11 Jan - Wed, 15 Jan
09:25 - 19:30SDK-BKI
10h 05m1 stop
13:00 - 11:05BKI-SDK
22h 05m1 stop
RM 492Malaysia Airlines
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Wed, 26 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar

Flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sandakan, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, 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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is July, where tickets cost RM 148 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 201 and RM 201 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of RM 144, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, 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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

RM 58
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu was RM 13 for a one-way ticket and RM 23 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, Firefly or Malaysia Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu are Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. With an average price for the route of RM 152 and an overall rating of 7.8, Firefly is the most popular choice. Malaysia Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of RM 186 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

    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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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

    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 to Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for RM 74 or less one-way and RM 148 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. 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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu? 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.
7.8
FireflyOverall score based on 27 reviews
7.1Food
7.4Boarding
8.0Crew
6.2Entertainment
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

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.

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.

The flight delay... but bus from the airport be on time

Bad experience, delay like no tomorrow. Original schedule departure time at 9:30pm, delayed until 12:05am only depart.

Great. Very satisfied with a direct flight from Penang back to HK international. Stewards in the cabin were very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to fly with Air Asia in the future.

Second time flying on AirAsia. They’re fine for a low cost carrier, so I don’t expect high level hospitality. They could have informed us that the flight would be delayed even if by a few minutes, instead of the passengers asking the gate agents why we’re not boarding 8 minutes before takeoff. And given some of the passengers on this particular flight were problematic, the crew did great handling such people.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
20/3Thu
directAirAsia
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 58
11/2Tue
directAirAsia
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 63
2/1Thu
directAirAsia
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 67
26/1Sun
directFirefly
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 76
2/1Thu
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
6h 00mSDK-BKI
RM 232
3/1Fri
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
10h 05mSDK-BKI
RM 237
17/2Mon
1 stop
4h 20mSDK-BKI
RM 250
26/1Sun
1 stop
11h 20mSDK-BKI
RM 264
6/1Mon
1 stopBatik Air
14h 30mSDK-BKI
RM 407
18/1Sat
2 stopsBatik Air
17h 35mSDK-BKI
RM 510

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Last minute flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/1Thu
direct
0h 45mSDK-BKI
6/1Mon
direct
0h 45mBKI-SDK
RM 103
1/1Wed
directFirefly
0h 45mSDK-BKI
5/1Sun
directFirefly
0h 45mBKI-SDK
RM 107
1/1Wed
direct
0h 45mSDK-BKI
5/1Sun
direct
0h 45mBKI-SDK
RM 125
31/12Tue
directAirAsia
0h 45mSDK-BKI
4/1Sat
directAirAsia
0h 45mBKI-SDK
RM 130
30/12Mon
directAirAsia
0h 45mSDK-BKI
3/1Fri
directAirAsia
0h 45mBKI-SDK
RM 192
29/12Sun
direct
0h 45mSDK-BKI
2/1Thu
direct
0h 45mBKI-SDK
RM 264
2/1Thu
multi-stop
23h 35mSDK-BKI
6/1Mon
direct
0h 45mBKI-SDK
RM 295
1/1Wed
multi-stop
10h 05mSDK-BKI
5/1Sun
direct
0h 45mBKI-SDK
RM 300
2/1Thu
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
23h 35mSDK-BKI
5/1Sun
directMalaysia Airlines
0h 45mBKI-SDK
RM 349
2/1Thu
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
6h 00mSDK-BKI
6/1Mon
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
18h 00mBKI-SDK
RM 465

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