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How popular is this Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

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Within the past month, 12 users have taken a look at flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.

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

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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.

Question 3

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

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Weekly flight availability from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

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The most flights from SDK to BKI are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, 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).

Question 7

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

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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 (84%), Firefly (73%), Malaysia Airlines (73%).

Question 8

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

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Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Kota Kinabalu. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 9

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, book at least 59 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 65% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $33 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $59.

Question 10

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

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January can be a great time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan with a flight ticket averaging about $38. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $23. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 12

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$35
Good round-trip deal	$47 or less
Good one-way deal	$15 or less

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