Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan (BKI - SDK)
BKI — SDK
Nov 27 — Dec 41
1 adult, Economy
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan are usually found in May or August, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday
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 October 28, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Popular in | September |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $46 |
Good round-trip deal | $68 or less |
Good one-way deal | $25 or less |
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 October 24, 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 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 September is currently the most expensive (average of $31). 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 October 28, 2025.
When flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan delayed?
About 10% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 73 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan flights?
Over the last year, MASwings have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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 October 28, 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.
Boarding
7.0
Entertainment
5.8
Crew
7.4
Comfort
6.7
Overall
6.8
Food
6.4
Reviews
1 / 5
2.0
MediocreJonathan,Jan 2025
CMB - KUL
Boarding
7.0
Entertainment
5.8
Crew
7.4
Comfort
6.7
Overall
6.8
Food
6.4
Reviews
1 / 5
2.0
MediocreJonathan,Jan 2025
CMB - KUL
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Top airline flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$30 | Average$43 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time66% |