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$591+ 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
Sep 9 — Sep 161
Wed 9/9
Wed 9/16
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 August 10, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/111:05 pm -
2 stops34h 10m
Sun 11/298:05 am -
2 stops39h 25m
Deal found 8/7$948
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/141:05 pm -
2 stops33h 05m
Tue 12/19:50 am -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 8/8$996
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1112:30 am -
2 stops28h 50m
Mon 11/307:05 pm -
2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 8/8$1,008
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1410:15 am -
2 stops43h 05m
Wed 12/27:05 pm -
2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 8/8$1,033
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1212:50 am -
2 stops46h 25m
Tue 12/19:50 am -
2 stops37h 40m
Deal found 8/8$1,055
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1410:15 am -
2 stops43h 05m
Mon 11/307:05 pm -
2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 8/8$1,057
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/149:45 am -
2 stops36h 25m
Tue 12/15:20 am -
2 stops46h 55m
Deal found 8/8$1,070
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/149:45 am -
2 stops36h 25m
Wed 12/27:05 pm -
2 stops33h 50m
Deal found 8/8$1,073
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/114:39 pm -
2 stops42h 51m
Mon 11/301:30 am -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 8/6$1,128
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Wed 11/1110:00 pm -
2 stops47h 00m
Mon 11/308:05 am -
2 stops60h 55m
Deal found 8/8$1,183
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Wed 11/1112:25 am -
2 stops44h 35m
Mon 11/3011:00 am -
2 stops48h 30m
Deal found 8/8$1,198
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1012:25 am -
2 stops68h 35m
Mon 11/3011:00 am -
2 stops48h 30m
Deal found 8/8$1,213

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 August 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$948

One-way from

$591
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 August 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Sabah that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Tue 11/10

12:25 am-10:00 am

2 stops68h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/30

11:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops48h 30m

$1,213

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Tue 11/10

12:25 am-10:15 pm

2 stops56h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/29

11:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops48h 30m

$1,228

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/21

7:50 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/25

11:35 am-11:25 pm

2 stops47h 50m

$1,228

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/29

9:15 pm-10:45 am

2 stops49h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/2

11:00 am-11:55 am

2 stops61h 55m

$1,253

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Wed 11/11

11:45 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops57h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/30

8:05 am-9:10 pm

3 stops50h 05m

$1,338

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Thu 10/15

11:55 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops58h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/19

11:00 am-9:20 pm

3 stops46h 20m

$1,388

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Wed 11/11

11:45 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops57h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/29

11:00 am-9:10 pm

3 stops47h 10m

$1,388

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Sat 11/14

11:45 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops57h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/30

8:05 am-9:10 pm

3 stops50h 05m

$1,388

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Sun 11/15

11:45 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops57h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/29

11:00 am-9:10 pm

3 stops47h 10m

$1,388

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Sat 11/14

11:45 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops57h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11/29

11:00 am-9:10 pm

3 stops47h 10m

$1,438

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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 30 hours 10 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.

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 August 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 August 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
1,584 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,584 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. 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 $21, while round-trip flights cost around $55.

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

    A round-trip flight to Sabah will typically cost around $76, however they can be found for as little as $68.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, Los Angeles Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 0 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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