Sabah

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Flights to Sabah in 2026

Cheapest flights to Sabah

Wed 11/1112:25 am -
2 stops49h 55m
Mon 11/1611:00 am -
2 stops48h 30m
Deal found 11/3$1,386
Thu 11/193:00 pm -
2 stops54h 00m
Fri 11/2711:00 am -
2 stops35h 00m
Deal found 11/7$1,417
Wed 11/181:45 am -
2 stops26h 20m
Thu 11/261:30 am -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 11/7$1,586
Thu 11/1911:15 pm -
1 stop23h 40m
Thu 11/261:30 am -
2 stops32h 45m
Deal found 11/7$1,894
Thu 12/248:15 pm -
2 stops39h 20m
Sun 12/271:30 am -
2 stops53h 50m
Deal found 11/7$2,106
Wed 12/2312:45 pm -
2 stops37h 05m
Wed 12/307:35 am -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 11/8$2,413
Thu 11/1211:45 pm -
3 stops45h 15m
Mon 11/1611:00 am -
3 stops71h 10m
Deal found 11/3$2,493
Tue 12/2212:25 am -
2 stops33h 40m
Tue 12/291:45 am -
2 stops33h 45m
Deal found 11/8$2,524
Wed 12/2312:25 am -
2 stops33h 20m
Mon 12/287:35 am -
3 stops28h 15m
Deal found 11/7$2,674
Thu 12/173:00 pm -
2 stops54h 00m
Sat 1/211:00 am -
2 stops59h 00m
Deal found 11/3$2,675

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Round-trip from

$960
From New York to Kota Kinabalu

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NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Wed 2/17

10:55 am-10:00 am

2 stops34h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/1

8:05 am-3:15 pm

2 stops44h 10m

$889

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Sun 1/17

10:55 am-10:00 am

2 stops34h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/28

8:05 am-3:15 pm

2 stops44h 10m

$1,038

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/17

1:45 am-12:35 am

1 stop33h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/2

1:30 am-7:05 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$1,069
Quickest round-trip

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/17

1:40 pm-12:35 am

1 stop21h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/28

1:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,210

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/17

12:50 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops44h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/1

7:05 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops40h 20m

$1,237

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/28

1:40 pm-12:35 am

1 stop21h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/31

1:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,240

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/17

1:45 am-5:05 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/2

1:30 am-7:05 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$1,279

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/17

1:40 pm-12:35 am

1 stop21h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 3/1

10:00 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,284

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Sun 1/17

11:45 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops57h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/28

8:05 am-9:10 pm

3 stops50h 05m

$1,339

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR Newark - BKI Kota Kinabalu

EWRBKI

Newark

Mon 2/22

11:45 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops33h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 2/25

8:05 am-9:10 pm

3 stops74h 05m

$1,382

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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 35 hours 15 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Sabah?

The cheapest airline flying from New York to Sabah is Cathay Pacific.

Rainfall in Sabah 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

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?

The most popular places in Sabah to fly to are Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Sandakan.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific to Malaysia have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paden,Oct 2026

SEA - HKG

Ground staff at Seattle counter were excellent . Business class on board experience was very disappointing. There was no pajamas, no bed turn down service and the service was very mediocre took long time to get one extra roll of bread. Not very forthcoming quite curt in general. Also was situated in the middle row first row whole night being right next to the toilet not able to get any sleep. The entertainment wad very outdated too! Sorry to complain but I had high hopes for Cathay as I have flow years ago and the experience then was like night and day. Usually fly Qatar or Emirates the service doesn't compare. My flight from HKG to Delhi was much better. Thanks

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paden,Oct 2026

SEA - HKG

Ground staff at Seattle counter were excellent . Business class on board experience was very disappointing. There was no pajamas, no bed turn down service and the service was very mediocre took long time to get one extra roll of bread. Not very forthcoming quite curt in general. Also was situated in the middle row first row whole night being right next to the toilet not able to get any sleep. The entertainment wad very outdated too! Sorry to complain but I had high hopes for Cathay as I have flow years ago and the experience then was like night and day. Usually fly Qatar or Emirates the service doesn't compare. My flight from HKG to Delhi was much better. Thanks

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, Cathay Pacific 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 $31.

  • 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 $31.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 30 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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