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$1,003+ Cheap flights to Sabah

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
dic. 12 — dic. 191
vie. 12/12
vie. 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/112:01 amEWR - BKI
2 stops35h 29mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/91:30 amBKI - EWR
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,003
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/212:50 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/105:00 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,058
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/29:35 amEWR - BKI
1 stop36h 30mSingapore Airlines
mié. 12/108:00 pmBKI - EWR
1 stop22h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/11$2,847
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/2012:25 amEWR - BKI
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
vie. 1/167:00 amBKI - EWR
2 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$3,282
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/218:00 amLGA - BKI
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 1/151:10 amBKI - LGA
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$6,908

Flights to Sabah in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sabah in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on noviembre 12, 2025.

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$1,003
From New York to Kota Kinabalu
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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

lun. 12/1

12:01 am-12:30 am

2 stops35h 29m

Kota Kinabalu

mar. 12/9

1:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$1,003

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 1/30

3:00 pm-10:00 am

2 stops54h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

dom. 2/15

7:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops38h 20m

$1,129

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 1/30

12:55 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops40h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

dom. 2/15

7:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop28h 55m

$1,133

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

jue. 1/29

12:25 am-9:30 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

dom. 2/15

11:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops48h 30m

$1,243

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 12/1

12:35 am-10:50 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

mar. 12/9

1:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,276

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 1/30

9:00 am-12:55 am

2 stops26h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 2/14

1:30 am-5:45 am

1 stop41h 15m

$1,299

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 3/4

1:40 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 3/7

1:30 am-4:45 am

1 stop40h 15m

$1,330

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

mié. 3/4

11:45 pm-10:00 am

3 stops45h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

dom. 3/8

11:00 am-8:20 pm

3 stops46h 20m

$1,346

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

vie. 1/30

11:45 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops32h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

dom. 2/15

7:00 am-9:10 pm

3 stops51h 10m

$1,583

New YorkKota Kinabalu

LGA - BKI

LGABKI

New York LaGuardia

dom. 12/21

8:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops27h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

jue. 1/15

1:10 am-12:20 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$6,908

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sabah

How long is the flight to Sabah?

On average, a flight from New York to Sabah takes 33 hours 36 minutes. Flights to Sabah from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sabah?

The most popular airline flying from New York to Sabah is Singapore Airlines.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From $667
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $816
China Southern
China Southern
From $1,421
Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines
From $1,202

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sabah?

The cheapest airline flying from New York to Sabah is Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Sabah by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sabah 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 Sabah when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Sabah by month

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

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Sabah?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Sabah in the last few years. This data was updated on noviembre 12, 2025.
The most popular places in Sabah to fly to are Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Sandakan.

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 noviembre 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines to Malaysia have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,400 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,400 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,400 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

FAQs about flying to Sabah

  • 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, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sabah.

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

    Sandakan is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Sandakan typically cost $15, while round-trip flights cost around $32.

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

    A round-trip flight to Sabah will typically cost around $35, however they can be found for as little as $32.

  • 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 (21 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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