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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan (BKI - SDK)

BKI — SDK
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan are usually found in May or April, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Sandakan (SDK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$41

Good round-trip deal

$34 or less

Good one-way deal

$17 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan (average of $14). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan in October is currently the most expensive (average of $33). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKI to SDK?

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 27, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sandakan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sandakan. 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 Sandakan. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with AirAsia from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
223 reviews

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.8

Crew

7.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
223 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
223 reviews

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.8

Crew

7.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

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  • How popular is this Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan flight route?

    The Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan flight path was viewed by 16 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan round-trip?

    AirAsia, at $30, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.. AirAsia is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan are Firefly ($12), AirAsia ($13), and Malaysia Airlines ($14).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan (average of $14). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan in October is currently the most expensive (average of $33). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
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AirAsiaCheapest$30Average$48FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%

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