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Cheap flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (SDK - BKI)

SDK — BKI
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in January or March, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sandakan (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$58

Good one-way deal

$32 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Compare providers for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sandakan-Kota Kinabalu flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Sandakan-Kota Kinabalu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sandakan-Kota Kinabalu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sandakan-Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sandakan-Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (average of $14). Flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in September is currently the most expensive (average of $33). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SDK to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 69% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. 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 Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated October 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with AirAsia from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
220 reviews

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.4

Food

6.4

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
220 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
220 reviews

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.4

Food

6.4

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

    Within the past month, 13 users have taken a look at flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Flying on AirAsia is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at $30. AirAsia is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu on time: AirAsia (82%), Firefly (78%), Malaysia Airlines (78%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (average of $14). Flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in September is currently the most expensive (average of $33). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
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AirAsiaCheapest$30Average$54FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%

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