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Cheap flights to Sabah from $1,212

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CMH — BKI
May 2 — May 91
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Flights to Sabah in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sabah in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,991,349 searches and data was last updated on April 27, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,223
From New York to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheap flights to Sabah in April & May 2024

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Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu, SA
Thu 5/1611:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops25h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 7/69:45 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops36h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,834
Sun 5/2611:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/29:30 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,873
Sat 5/251:30 amJFK - BKI
2 stops59h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/26:05 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,891
Sun 5/2610:20 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/211:20 amBKI - JFK
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,904
Sun 5/266:20 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/26:05 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,907
Sat 5/2512:05 amEWR - BKI
2 stops34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 6/27:05 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,938
Sun 5/2611:55 pmEWR - BKI
3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/211:20 amBKI - EWR
3 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,950
Sun 5/2610:20 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/29:30 pmBKI - JFK
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,950
Wed 5/151:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops33h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 7/65:20 amBKI - JFK
2 stops29h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,984

Sabah 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Sabah in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,991,349 searches and data were last updated on April 27, 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Sabah in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 11/131:05 amEWR - BKI
2 stops33h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/187:05 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops40h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,212
Sat 9/211:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops35h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 9/254:20 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops28h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,223
Wed 8/71:50 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/169:30 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,736
Wed 7/3110:00 amJFK - BKI
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/911:20 amBKI - JFK
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,814
Thu 5/1611:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops25h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 7/69:45 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops36h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,834
Sun 5/2611:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/29:30 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,873
Sat 5/251:30 amJFK - BKI
2 stops59h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/26:05 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,891
Sun 5/2610:20 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/211:20 amBKI - JFK
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,904
Sun 5/266:20 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/26:05 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,907

Average price of flights to Sabah by month

Plan your trip to Sabah by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Sabah is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,051. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Sabah by month

Plan your trip to Sabah by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKI

Temperature

78.8 - 80.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sabah, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sabah. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sabah. Reviews last updated April 27, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and China Eastern to Sabah. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,459 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Turkish Airlines
7.5
Good
3,696 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
403 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sabah if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sabah on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sabah?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sabah.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah?

    Sandakan Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Sandakan Airport typically cost $12, while round-trip flights cost around $30.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Sabah?

    A round-trip flight to Sabah will typically cost around $46, however they can be found for as little as $40.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu Airport (0.0 mi away from Kota Kinabalu Airport).

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