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$574+ Cheap flights to Sabah

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— BKI
Oct 27 — Nov 31
Mon 10/27
Mon 11/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 27, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,033

One-way from

$598
From New York to Kota Kinabalu
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sabah. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on September 27, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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.
Thu 10/93:45 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops41h 45mEtihad Airways
Sat 10/2511:45 amBKI - JFK
2 stops57h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/26$1,033
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/142:35 pmEWR - BKI
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2810:50 pmBKI - EWR
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/26$1,080
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/143:45 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops41h 45mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/287:00 amBKI - JFK
2 stops38h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/26$1,125
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Mon 11/103:00 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops41h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 11/1711:00 amBKI - JFK
2 stops41h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/25$1,143
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Mon 11/108:15 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops33h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 11/172:40 pmBKI - JFK
3 stops33h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/25$1,172
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Mon 10/203:45 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops42h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/2711:45 amBKI - JFK
2 stops33h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/26$1,249
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Tue 10/143:45 pmJFK - BKI
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/285:20 amBKI - JFK
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/26$1,253
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Tue 11/115:59 pmEWR - BKI
2 stops39h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1810:50 pmBKI - EWR
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/26$1,271
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Sun 11/912:01 amEWR - BKI
1 stop45h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1710:50 pmBKI - EWR
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/25$1,279
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Sun 11/91:45 amJFK - BKI
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/172:00 pmBKI - JFK
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/25$1,288
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Fri 10/173:45 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/241:30 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/25$1,310
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Fri 10/179:15 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops39h 15mChina Eastern
Thu 10/231:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops32h 06mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/26$1,329

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/9

3:45 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/25

11:45 am-9:20 am

2 stops57h 35m

$1,033

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Tue 10/14

2:35 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops44h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/28

10:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$1,080

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/14

3:45 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops38h 20m

$1,125

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/10

3:00 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops41h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/17

11:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops41h 25m

$1,143

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/10

8:15 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops30h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/17

2:40 pm-11:15 am

3 stops33h 35m

$1,194

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/14

3:45 pm-11:10 am

3 stops31h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/28

5:20 am-11:55 pm

3 stops30h 35m

$1,253

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Tue 11/11

5:59 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops39h 51m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 11/18

10:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$1,271

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Sun 11/9

12:01 am-10:20 am

1 stop45h 19m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/17

10:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$1,279

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/9

1:45 am-11:00 pm

3 stops32h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/17

2:00 pm-12:00 pm

3 stops35h 00m

$1,288

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/30

3:00 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops41h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/15

11:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops34h 20m

$1,294

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Cheapflights Insights

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 34 hours 47 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
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines
From $990
China Southern
China Southern
From $1,421

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 September 27, 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 September 27, 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
1,376 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,376 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,376 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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?

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost $17, while round-trip flights cost around $24.

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

    A round-trip flight to Sabah will typically cost around $54, however they can be found for as little as $24.

  • 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 35 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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