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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan
BKI — SDK
27 nov. — 4 déc.1
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 Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday
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 28 octobre 2025.
Popular in | September |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | £35 |
Good round-trip deal | £34 or less |
Good one-way deal | £21 or less |
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 return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
The best time to book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is 74 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 Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan (average of £11). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan in September is currently the most expensive (average of £23). 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 28 octobre 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 74 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 past 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 28 octobre 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.0
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.6
Overall
7.3
Entertainment
6.7
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
Food
7.0
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.6
Overall
7.3
Entertainment
6.7
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
Food
7.0
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.6
Overall
7.3
Entertainment
6.7
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnjan,Nov 2024
SYD - KUL
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