Question 1

How popular is this Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan flight route?

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The Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan flight path was viewed by 21 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 2

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

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Booking 74 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.

Question 3

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 4

Weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

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The most flights from BKI to SDK are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sandakan ranges from 4.3 - 17.7 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 17.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Sandakan when rainfall is around 4.3 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sandakan, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

Question 7

What are the most reliable airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan are AirAsia (85%), Firefly (83%) and Malaysia Airlines (83%).

Question 8

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

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Travelers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 48% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 9

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, book at least 51 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 70% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $36 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $55.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in September. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Sandakan. Flights to Sandakan from Kota Kinabalu in August are about $40 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $26.

Question 11

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

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It’s optimal to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.

Question 14

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

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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.

Popular in	September
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$40
Good round-trip deal	$37 or less
Good one-way deal	$18 or less

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