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Cheapest return fare
RM 225
Typical prices: RM 221-RM 319
AirAsia
Fri 11/9Thu 24/9
BKI - SDK • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
RM 127
Typical prices: RM 110-RM 241
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Wed 2/9
BKI - SDK • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan (BKI-SDK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
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06:45 - 07:30
BKI
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
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10:30 - 11:20
SDK
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BKI
0h 50mdirect
RM 225AirAsia
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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12:25 - 13:10
BKI
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
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15:15 - 16:00
SDK
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BKI
0h 45mdirect
RM 229AirAsia
Fri, 18 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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06:45 - 07:30
BKI
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
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13:35 - 14:20
SDK
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BKI
0h 45mdirect
RM 233AirAsia
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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06:45 - 07:30
BKI
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
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10:30 - 11:20
SDK
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BKI
0h 50mdirect
RM 237AirAsia
Sat, 8 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
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18:30 - 19:20
BKI
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SDK
0h 50mdirect
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19:45 - 20:35
SDK
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BKI
0h 50mdirect
RM 241AirAsia
Sat, 8 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
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14:10 - 14:55
BKI
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
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19:45 - 20:35
SDK
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BKI
0h 50mdirect
RM 245AirAsia
Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
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06:45 - 07:30
BKI
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
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10:30 - 11:20
SDK
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BKI
0h 50mdirect
RM 249AirAsia
Sat, 12 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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06:45 - 07:30
BKI
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
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07:55 - 08:40
SDK
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BKI
0h 45mdirect
RM 254AirAsia
Fri, 28 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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09:00 - 09:50
BKI
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SDK
0h 50mdirect
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07:55 - 08:40
SDK
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BKI
0h 45mdirect
RM 258AirAsia
Mon, 17 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep
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18:30 - 19:20
BKI
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SDK
0h 50mdirect
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07:55 - 08:40
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BKI
0h 45mdirect
RM 262AirAsia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Sandakan from Kota Kinabalu usually cost between RM 194 and RM 274 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was RM 225 on AirAsia (11 Sept–24 Sept).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sandakan, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is January, where tickets cost RM 155 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 315 and RM 315 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low season

May

Cheapest flight

RM 127
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 35% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan was RM 127 for a one-way ticket and RM 225 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    There are direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, AirAsia or Batik Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan are AirAsia and Batik Air. With an average price for the route of RM 224 and an overall rating of 6.8, AirAsia is the most popular choice. Batik Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of RM 176 and an overall rating of 5.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sandakan from Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sandakan with an airline and back to Kota Kinabalu with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sandakan from Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for RM 141 or less one-way and RM 274 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

 
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Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

AirAsia

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Saturday

AirAsia

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Sunday

AirAsia

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Direct returns

Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
AirAsiaOverall score based on 234 reviews
7.5Crew
5.8Entertainment
6.5Food
7.0Boarding
6.8Comfort
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Friendly staff but otherwise a typical no frills airline. The sets are extremely cramped

6.0 GoodPaul, Feb 2026
KUL - BKI
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Friendly staff but otherwise a typical no frills airline. The sets are extremely cramped

Flight was delayed from 8pm to near midnight. They made us board then sit in the cabin and wait for even longer for take-off. No compensation whatsoever - not even in a free drink or meal

I had a wonderful experience with this company. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our pilot was skilled and clearly experienced. The value for the price was excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

Instead of landing we had to go around and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport instead of Subang. Then we had to restart and arrived over 2.5 hrs late

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

Premium check in was worth it. Boarding process was a little chaotic. Seats were super cramped and I am less than 80kg and 180cm

It was good. The FACE check in at KLIA2 was not working.

Bad experience, delay like no tomorrow. Original schedule departure time at 9:30pm, delayed until 12:05am only depart.

Great flight. Achieve my objecttive of travelling with less hassle .

The crew is good, but the flight delayed and there is two passengers keep talking during the flight

I was pretty sure my seat includes a meal. But I guess I was wrong because I wasn't served a meal on my flight with Batik Air from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. I was fortunate because the layover was more than an hour in Kuala Lumpur. Otherwise, I could have cause a delay to the connecting flight to Taiwan because my terminal to board the next flight is located at different building. I had to take a train to the satellite building. Overall, all is well.

Freezing onboard and staff refused to give me hot water “because we were landing soon”. The plane arrived at the gate an hour late. And there’s an air leak in one of the bathrooms. Very scary noise.

Batik Air is racing to the bottom of the list with its consistent flight delays. Especially out of Malaysia. Shocking that they keep getting away with it without any form of punishment from the authorities. Also very inconsistent rules on cabin luggage.

Need to improve the availability of the food. Seems like everything sold out

Did not like that we were not informed about the 4 hour delay, crew not friendly, noone at terminals to consult with...all employees for Batrik were behind glass aftervgoing through security at the gate again. Why no agent at Gate H 10 to answer questions? And no apology. Updates would have eased anxiety. Boarding is disorderly also.

Delayed for 3 hours, need to pay extra for drinking water.

The OD2204 KUL-LGK was delayed 40 minutes due to air-condition malfuntion, after inspection the technician give green light for the flight to go as usual but the air-condition is still not working properly, passengers complaining to the stewardess but they cannot do anything, I did tweet to @malindoair to complaint but no reply from them … hope this Batik Air is not having problem like Rayani Air and I do hope the management do respond to my complaint as well

2 delayed flights - hotel layover in a different country- lost baggage.

Silly to not even offer people water for free when they are paying so much for tickets.

Good leg room ... air conditioning was a bit warm don't Book row 8 ... no windows

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