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RM 63 Find cheap flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheap flight deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (SDK-BKI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu 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.
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16:25 - 17:10SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
06:20 - 07:10BKI-SDK
0h 50mdirect
RM 139AirAsia
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Thu, 14 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov
13:40 - 14:25SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
12:30 - 13:15BKI-SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 156AirAsia
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Wed, 30 Oct - Mon, 4 Nov
12:35 - 13:20SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
12:30 - 13:15BKI-SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 164AirAsia
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Wed, 16 Oct - Thu, 31 Oct
07:35 - 08:20SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
05:25 - 06:10BKI-SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 169AirAsia
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Sat, 2 Nov - Sun, 3 Nov
11:25 - 12:10SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
10:00 - 10:45BKI-SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 185Firefly
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Wed, 5 Feb - Sun, 16 Feb
12:35 - 13:20SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
06:30 - 11:00BKI-SDK
4h 30m1 stop
RM 341
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Wed, 16 Oct - Thu, 31 Oct
11:20 - 16:50SDK-BKI
5h 30m1 stop
10:10 - 10:55BKI-SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 350
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Wed, 30 Oct - Mon, 4 Nov
07:35 - 08:20SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
08:50 - 11:00BKI-SDK
2h 10m1 stop
RM 396
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Sat, 2 Nov - Sun, 3 Nov
11:20 - 16:50SDK-BKI
5h 30m1 stop
19:20 - 11:00BKI-SDK
15h 40m1 stop
RM 569Malaysia Airlines
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Wed, 30 Oct - Mon, 4 Nov
09:10 - 09:20SDK-BKI
24h 10m1 stop
19:20 - 11:00BKI-SDK
15h 40m1 stop
RM 594Malaysia Airlines
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Wed, 16 Oct - Thu, 31 Oct

Flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sandakan, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, 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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is January, where tickets cost RM 139 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of tickets is RM 190 and RM 181 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

December

Cheapest flight

RM 63
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu was RM 15 for a one-way ticket and RM 33 for a return.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, Firefly or Malaysia Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu are Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. With an average price for the route of RM 140 and an overall rating of 7.7, Firefly is the most popular choice. Malaysia Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of RM 257 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan 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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

    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 Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Sandakan with another airline.

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

    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 Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for RM 82 or less one-way and RM 152 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. 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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu? 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.
7.7
FireflyOverall score based on 25 reviews
7.3Boarding
8.0Crew
6.2Entertainment
7.8Comfort
6.9Food
Airline reviews

Delayed 7 hours plus. Given $15 worth of meal at Subway but it was actually we can only choose 1 set meal instead of $15 of anything. The staff at subway weren’t happy to serve huge group of us. No detailed explanation given by the airline and we just have to keep looking for information at the departure tv screen.

2.0 MediocreDave, Jan 2024SIN - PEN
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Delayed 7 hours plus. Given $15 worth of meal at Subway but it was actually we can only choose 1 set meal instead of $15 of anything. The staff at subway weren’t happy to serve huge group of us. No detailed explanation given by the airline and we just have to keep looking for information at the departure tv screen.

Was all very easy, from buying the ticket online to walking stratup to the check-in desk, helpful and friendly checkin staff, punctual take off, good standard of aircraft, luggage was waiting by the time I had cleared immigration. Thumbs up all round.

No frills, basic flight in a puddle jumper. I wasn’t expecting refreshments nor entertainment. Everything was efficient, and everyone was pleasant.

The only problem was that I bought ticket on a third party app but I have to pay extra luggage cost, because of in their system different from my bought ticket. Every other was perfect

I don’t like the sour face of the check in staff at Penang international airport, front desk service provider should be more friendly n smiles always 😊

It was delayed for more than 1 hour due to LIMA when many planes landed & took-off at the same time. It could ve been better if the pilot or crew informed us every few minutes so that we know what’s going on.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

The cabin was quite noisy as there were lots of children travelling for the school holidays. Found the selection of movies limited.

Delayed, not enough information. Had to ask for refreshments, crew could have been more proactive

The best so far coz this time it was all male steward on the economy cluster. They were polite, efficient & genuinely courteous. They do not judge you when you ask for more food & peanuts.

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

Boarding was nuts. Gate change. Delayed. No communication from gate staff. They seemed lost. Rest of the flight went well

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.

should remind people who cough must wear the mask. A few persons surrounding keep coughing.

The flight delay... but bus from the airport be on time

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

Great. Very satisfied with a direct flight from Penang back to HK international. Stewards in the cabin were very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to fly with Air Asia in the future.

Second time flying on AirAsia. They’re fine for a low cost carrier, so I don’t expect high level hospitality. They could have informed us that the flight would be delayed even if by a few minutes, instead of the passengers asking the gate agents why we’re not boarding 8 minutes before takeoff. And given some of the passengers on this particular flight were problematic, the crew did great handling such people.

Meh, it was AirAsia. It's not about a quality.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
20/10Sun
directAirAsia
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 63
13/10Sun
directAirAsia
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 67
6/10Sun
directAirAsia
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 80
30/10Wed
directFirefly
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 89
26/10Sat
directAirAsia
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 93
6/10Sun
directFirefly
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 105
26/10Sat
1 stop
10h 35mSDK-BKI
RM 253
26/10Sat
1 stop
10h 35mSDK-BKI
RM 257
26/10Sat
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
4h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 282
7/10Mon
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
6h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 287

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