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$30+ Cheap flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (SDK - BKI)

SDK — BKI
Oct 25 — Nov 11
Sun 10/25
Sun 11/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in January or December, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/2310:30 am -
Nonstop0h 50m
Fri 10/3010:15 am -
Nonstop0h 45m
Deal found 9/25$45
Thu 12/37:55 am -
Nonstop0h 45m
Sat 12/56:45 am -
Nonstop0h 45m
Deal found 9/23$48
Wed 12/21:50 pm -
Nonstop0h 45m
Wed 12/96:45 am -
Nonstop0h 45m
Deal found 9/21$51
Sat 9/263:20 pm -
Nonstop0h 45m
Fri 10/3011:25 pm -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 9/25$157
Mon 11/97:55 am -
Nonstop0h 45m
Mon 11/1610:25 pm -
1 stop10h 45m
Deal found 9/25$169

Find flight deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
2 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$44
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$30
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$68

Good one-way deal

$36 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.
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SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Wed 12/30

9:10 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop0h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$30

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Tue 2/23

9:10 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop0h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/2

10:15 am-11:00 am

Nonstop0h 45m

$44

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Wed 12/2

1:50 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop0h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/9

6:45 am-7:30 am

Nonstop0h 45m

$48

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Thu 12/3

7:55 am-8:40 am

Nonstop0h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/5

6:45 am-7:30 am

Nonstop0h 45m

$48

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Wed 10/28

9:25 am-2:40 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$75

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Wed 12/30

11:55 am-3:50 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$101

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Fri 10/23

10:30 am-11:20 am

Nonstop0h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/30

11:25 pm-9:10 am

1 stop9h 45m

$150

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Tue 11/24

9:40 am-7:30 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$180

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Wed 10/28

9:40 am-8:50 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Wed 12/30

12:10 pm-11:10 am

1 stop23h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$333

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Compare providers for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

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 September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Sandakan-Kota Kinabalu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip 90-95% 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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

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

Booking 33 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (average of $34). Flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $78). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 55% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between $58 and $96 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $44 on AirAsia (Feb 23-Mar 2).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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
235 reviews

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.5

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
235 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
235 reviews

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.5

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

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

    Within the past month, 14 users have taken a look at flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How long is the flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in 45m. Fly via AirAsia to get the fastest option. The distance between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu is about 138 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • 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 $38. AirAsia is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (average of $34). Flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $78). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapest$38Average$62FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%

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