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

BKI — SDK
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan are usually found in May or November, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

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 September 11, 2025.

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$50

Good round-trip deal

$46 or less

Good one-way deal

$22 or less
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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 August 29, 2025.

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.

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 September 11, 2025.

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.

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 September 11, 2025.
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
215 reviews

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.7

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
215 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
215 reviews

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.7

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 22 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 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan are Firefly (90%), Malaysia Airlines (90%) and AirAsia (83%).

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

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  • 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?

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Top airline flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

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AirAsiaCheapest$30Average$39FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%

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