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Cheap flights to Sabah from £445

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
BOS — BKI
21 may. — 28 may.1
1 adult
mar. 21/5
mar. 28/5

Flights to Sabah in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sabah in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches and data was last updated on 16 mayo 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£749

Return from

£494

One-way from

£445
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Kota Kinabalu
One-way flight from London to Sabah

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Cheap flights to Sabah in May & June 2024

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The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to Sabah in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
vie. 14/612:35LGW - BKI
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 21/609:35BKI - LGW
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£610
sáb. 18/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
mar. 21/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5£634
dom. 30/619:00LGW - BKI
1 stop22h 30mChina Eastern
mié. 7/801:30BKI - LGW
1 stop19h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5£637
mié. 5/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
vie. 14/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5£648
sáb. 18/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
mar. 21/501:30BKI - LGW
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5£673
sáb. 18/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
mar. 21/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5£675
mié. 5/622:05LHR - BKI
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 15/619:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£687
sáb. 18/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
mar. 21/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5£707
jue. 16/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
sáb. 18/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5£716
Cheap flights to Tawau, Sabah
jue. 16/521:35LHR - TWU
1 stop29h 35mMalaysia Airlines
jue. 23/518:15TWU - LHR
1 stop18h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/5£947
jue. 23/511:00LHR - TWU
1 stop23h 30mMalaysia Airlines
jue. 30/518:15TWU - LHR
1 stop18h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/5£1,539
jue. 16/515:35LHR - TWU
2 stops35h 35mQatar Airways
jue. 23/518:15TWU - LHR
2 stops26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/5£1,579
jue. 23/511:00LHR - TWU
1 stop23h 30mMalaysia Airlines
jue. 30/511:00TWU - LHR
1 stop25h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/5£1,669
jue. 16/521:35LHR - TWU
1 stop29h 35mMalaysia Airlines
dom. 19/511:00TWU - LHR
1 stop25h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/5£1,744
mié. 22/511:00LHR - TWU
1 stop23h 30mMalaysia Airlines
mié. 29/511:00TWU - LHR
1 stop25h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/5£1,793
jue. 23/515:05LHR - TWU
2 stops36h 05mQatar Airways
jue. 30/511:00TWU - LHR
2 stops26h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/5£2,352
jue. 23/515:05LHR - TWU
2 stops36h 05mQatar Airways
jue. 30/511:00TWU - LHR
2 stops27h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/5£2,360
jue. 16/516:40LHR - TWU
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
dom. 19/518:15TWU - LHR
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£3,582
Cheap flights to Sandakan, Sabah
jue. 16/521:35LHR - SDK
1 stop32h 50mMalaysia Airlines
lun. 20/514:10SDK - LHR
1 stop33h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/5£845
jue. 16/506:35LHR - SDK
2 stops23h 50mTurkish Airlines
lun. 20/514:10SDK - LHR
2 stops55h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5£1,027

Sabah 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Sabah in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches and data were last updated on 16 mayo 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Sabah in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
vie. 14/612:35LGW - BKI
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
vie. 21/609:35BKI - LGW
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£494
vie. 14/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
jue. 20/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5£510
mar. 1/1018:10LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 20mChina Eastern
mar. 15/1001:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5£521
vie. 14/612:35LGW - BKI
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 21/609:35BKI - LGW
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£610
dom. 30/619:00LGW - BKI
1 stop22h 30mChina Eastern
mié. 7/801:30BKI - LGW
1 stop19h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5£637
mié. 5/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
vie. 14/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5£648
sáb. 18/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
mar. 21/501:30BKI - LGW
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5£673
sáb. 18/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
mar. 21/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5£675
sáb. 18/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
mar. 21/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5£707

Flights to Sabah departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Sabah, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches and data was last updated on 16 mayo 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to Sabah. Make sure to double check the price, time, and destination to confirm all are correct.
sáb. 25/518:00LHR - BKI
2 stops21h 40mTurkish Airlines
mié. 5/619:05BKI - LHR
2 stops32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/5£828
jue. 23/511:00LHR - TWU
1 stop23h 30mMalaysia Airlines
jue. 30/518:15TWU - LHR
1 stop18h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/5£1,539

One-way flights to Sabah

Explore one-way flight options to Sabah for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches and data was last updated on 16 mayo 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Sabah at this time. Book a round-trip flight to Sabah instead by using the search form above.
lun. 26/821:45LHR - BKI
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£445

Find flights to Sabah within your budget

Locate flights to Sabah that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches and data was last updated on 16 mayo 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£494 - £1,075

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

vie. 14/6

2 stops28h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 21/6

2 stops28h 00m

£494

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

vie. 14/6

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

jue. 20/6

1 stop20h 40m

£510

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

mar. 1/10

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

mar. 15/10

1 stop36h 10m

£521

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

vie. 14/6

3 stops28h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 21/6

2 stops28h 00m

£610

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

dom. 1/9

2 stops38h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

jue. 31/10

1 stop30h 10m

£660

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

dom. 1/9

1 stop18h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

jue. 31/10

1 stop18h 05m

£699

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

mar. 1/10

2 stops22h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

mié. 16/10

2 stops19h 40m

£737

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

mié. 5/6

2 stops19h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 15/6

2 stops20h 15m

£764

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

sáb. 5/10

1 stop25h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 19/10

1 stop25h 20m

£1,074

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 15/5

Average price of flights to Sabah by month

Plan your trip to Sabah by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Sabah is currently £445 while a return flight costs £674. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sabah (average of £850). Flying to Sabah in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,105). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£777

February

£728

March

£761

April

£726

May

£749

June

£799

July

£872

August

£859

September

£790

October

£787

November

£835

December

£671

Temperature and rainfall in Sabah by month

Plan your trip to Sabah by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKI

Temperature

26 - 27 °C

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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Sabah?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Sabah. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Sabah may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sabah. 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 Sabah. Reviews last updated 16 mayo 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern, Turkish Airlines and China Southern to Sabah by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

7.5
Good
389 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

7.4
Good
3,707 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sabah if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers 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, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sabah.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah?

    Lahad Datu Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Lahad Datu Airport typically cost £10, while return flights cost around £15.

  • How much is a return flight to Sabah?

    A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around £45, however they can be found for as little as £35.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, London offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu Airport (0.0 mi away from Kota Kinabalu Airport).

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