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$477+ Cheap flights to Sabah

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
Mar 12 — Mar 191
Thu 3/12
Thu 3/19
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Sabah in 2026

Cheapest flights to Sabah
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sabah. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on February 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 2/211:35 am
JFK
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BKI
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/301:15 am
BKI
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JFK
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 2/211:35 am
JFK
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BKI
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/311:15 am
BKI
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JFK
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 2/211:35 am
JFK
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BKI
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/271:30 am
BKI
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JFK
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 2/211:35 am
JFK
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BKI
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/307:45 pm
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,244
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/188:06 pm
JFK
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BKI
2 stops40h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/271:30 am
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops50h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 2/211:35 am
JFK
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BKI
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/299:05 am
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 2/211:35 am
JFK
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BKI
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/276:00 am
BKI
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JFK
2 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,267
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1511:20 am
JFK
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BKI
2 stops25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/195:45 pm
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/6$1,293
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/153:45 pm
JFK
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BKI
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/249:50 am
BKI
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JFK
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 2/1711:40 pm
JFK
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BKI
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/17:05 am
BKI
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JFK
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,349
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/199:15 pm
JFK
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BKI
2 stops33h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 3/238:00 pm
BKI
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JFK
2 stops28h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,352
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/141:25 am
EWR
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BKI
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/244:30 pm
BKI
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EWR
2 stops43h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,366

Find flight deals to Sabah

Find the latest flights to Sabah in 2026, 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 February 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,126

One-way from

$477
From New York to Kota Kinabalu
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Locate flights to Sabah that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on February 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Sabah that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/18

8:06 pm-12:30 am

2 stops40h 24m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 3/27

1:30 am-3:40 pm

2 stops50h 10m

$1,258

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/21

1:35 am-6:30 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/29

9:05 am-8:50 am

2 stops35h 45m

$1,260

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/15

3:45 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/24

9:50 am-9:20 am

2 stops35h 30m

$1,302

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/19

9:15 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/23

8:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,352

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Sat 3/14

1:25 am-10:15 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/24

4:30 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops43h 00m

$1,366

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Wed 3/18

5:57 pm-12:30 am

2 stops42h 33m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 3/27

1:30 am-6:59 am

2 stops41h 29m

$1,397

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/23

10:20 pm-10:00 am

3 stops70h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/26

12:00 pm-8:50 am

2 stops56h 50m

$1,470

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/22

11:00 pm-10:00 am

2 stops46h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/26

12:00 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$1,470

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/19

10:20 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops59h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/23

7:05 am-2:25 pm

2 stops43h 20m

$1,492

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Fri 2/20

11:45 pm-10:00 am

3 stops45h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/29

11:00 am-9:20 pm

3 stops46h 20m

$1,820

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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 31 hours 3 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 $654
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $816
Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines
From $1,202
China Southern
China Southern
From $863

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 February 10, 2026.
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 February 10, 2026.
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
8.2
Very good
1,452 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,452 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

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?

    Sandakan is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Sandakan typically cost $12, 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 $37, 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 0 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Gaya Street Sunday Market?

    If being close to Gaya Street Sunday Market is important to you, you’ll want to land at Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • 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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