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Cheap flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

SDK — BKI
28 Nov — 5 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sandakan (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). 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 29 October 2025.

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October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£44

Good one-way deal

£42 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (average of £11). Flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in September is currently the most expensive (average of £25). 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 SDK to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 October 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. 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 Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 29 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with AirAsia from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu 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
220 reviews
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Food

6.4

Crew

7.4

Entertainment

5.8

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

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
220 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
220 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Crew

7.4

Entertainment

5.8

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    The Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flight path was viewed by 10 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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu round-trip from £21. AirAsia is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu consider choosing AirAsia (82%), Firefly (78%) or Malaysia Airlines (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu 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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (average of £11). Flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in September is currently the most expensive (average of £25). 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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 October 2025.
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AirAsiaCheapest£21Average£47FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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