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Cheap flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu from £36

SDK — BKI
25 Oct — 1 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/1111:25 -
Nonstop0h 45m
Sat 14/1106:45 -
Nonstop0h 45m
Deal found 23/9£36
Thu 8/1007:55 -
Nonstop0h 45m
Mon 12/1014:10 -
Nonstop0h 45m
Deal found 20/9£39
Mon 9/1118:10 -
Nonstop0h 45m
Thu 12/1110:15 -
Nonstop0h 45m
Deal found 22/9£39
Thu 8/1009:25 -
1 stop4h 25m
Mon 12/1014:10 -
Nonstop0h 45m
Deal found 20/9£92
Wed 4/1107:55 -
Nonstop0h 45m
Wed 11/1122:25 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 20/9£126

Find flight deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

£36

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£51
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 7/11-14/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£9 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Wed 4/11

18:10-18:55

Nonstop0h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/11

10:15-11:00

Nonstop0h 45m

£39

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Mon 9/11

18:10-18:55

Nonstop0h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/11

10:15-11:00

Nonstop0h 45m

£39

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Sun 18/10

11:25-17:45

1 stop6h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£71

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Sat 7/11

19:05-08:50

1 stop13h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 14/11

12:40-13:25

Nonstop0h 45m

£119

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Sun 18/10

09:30-20:50

2 stops11h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£136

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Thu 8/10

15:20-16:05

Nonstop0h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/10

15:45-08:55

2 stops17h 10m

£147

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Wed 30/12

12:10-22:50

1 stop10h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£253

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Wed 28/10

12:10-13:55

1 stop25h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 31/10

22:20-11:25

1 stop13h 05m

£296

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Sun 22/11

12:10-11:10

2 stops47h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£370

SandakanKota Kinabalu

SDK Sandakan - BKI Kota Kinabalu

SDKBKI

Sandakan

Sun 20/12

12:10-11:10

2 stops47h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£411

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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?

The best time to book flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is 33 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (average of £26). Flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of £59). 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?

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £44 and £73 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £36 on AirAsia (7 Nov–14 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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
235 reviews
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Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Food

6.5

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.8

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
235 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
235 reviews
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Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Food

6.5

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.8

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

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

    The Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flight path was viewed by 14 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

    Airlines like AirAsia fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in about 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 138 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 £31. AirAsia is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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.

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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 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (average of £26). Flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in June is currently the most expensive (average of £59). 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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AirAsiaCheapest£31Average£48FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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