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Find cheap flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu from RM 61

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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How much is the cheapest flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

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.
07:20 - 20:05SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
06:00 - 06:40BKI-SDK
0h 40mdirect
RM 103Firefly
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Sat, 7 Oct - Sun, 8 Oct
06:20 - 20:05SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
05:00 - 05:40BKI-SDK
0h 40mdirect
RM 113Firefly
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Mon, 13 Nov - Sun, 19 Nov
07:20 - 20:05SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
06:00 - 06:40BKI-SDK
0h 40mdirect
RM 127Firefly
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Fri, 20 Oct - Mon, 23 Oct
07:20 - 20:05SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
06:00 - 06:40BKI-SDK
0h 40mdirect
RM 131Firefly
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Sat, 7 Oct - Sat, 28 Oct
07:20 - 20:05SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
06:00 - 06:40BKI-SDK
0h 40mdirect
RM 136Firefly
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Sat, 21 Oct - Mon, 23 Oct
03:50 - 16:40SDK-BKI
0h 50mdirect
07:40 - 08:25BKI-SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 159AirAsia
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Sat, 21 Oct - Sat, 21 Oct
07:20 - 20:05SDK-BKI
0h 45mdirect
03:20 - 06:10BKI-SDK
2h 50m1 stop
RM 314Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 7 Oct - Sun, 8 Oct
07:45 - 00:45SDK-BKI
4h 00m1 stop
05:00 - 05:40BKI-SDK
0h 40mdirect
RM 319Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 13 Nov - Sun, 19 Nov
08:45 - 17:35SDK-BKI
20h 50m1 stop
11:00 - 06:10BKI-SDK
19h 10m1 stop
RM 525Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 7 Oct - Sat, 28 Oct
07:45 - 00:45SDK-BKI
4h 00m1 stop
08:35 - 05:10BKI-SDK
20h 35m1 stop
RM 539Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 13 Nov - Sun, 19 Nov

Good to know

Low season

December

High season

September

Cheapest flight

RM 61
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Sandakan

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for RM 63 or less one-way and RM 123 or less round-trip.
  • The cheapest flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu was found, on average, 30 days before departure.
  • Book at least 2 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be August, September and October. The cheapest month to fly is December.
  • Morning departure is around 180% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

FAQs for booking flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

  • How long does a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu take?

    Direct flights take on average 0h 45m to travel the 357 km between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu.

  • How many flights are there between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?

    There are 67 (direct) flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu per week, averaging 9 per day.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan were found on Firefly (RM 61) and AirAsia (RM 80), and the lowest return tickets were found on Firefly (RM 103) and AirAsia (RM 159).

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

    When flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Mondays 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 Fridays.

  • What’s the earliest departure time from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

    The earliest flight leaves Sandakan at 07:50 and lands in Kota Kinabalu at 08:40.

  • What’s the latest departure time from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

    The last flight leaves Sandakan at 18:05 and lands in Kota Kinabalu at 18:55.

  • Which airlines fly direct between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?

    AirAsia, Firefly, and Malaysia Airlines operate direct flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.

  • 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 155 and an overall rating of 7.6, Firefly is the most popular choice. Malaysia Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of RM 346 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu due to COVID-19?

    AirAsia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Confirm policies on booking site.

  • 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.

Top 3 airlines serving from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews
7.6
FireflyOverall score based on 39 reviews
66entertainment
78boarding
81crew
79overall
77comfort
72food
Airline reviews

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.

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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.

Pros: "Check in and immigration was quick. Flight was on time"
Cons: "Even though there plenty of seats available, the auto seat allocation put another passenger next to me."
Pros: "None"
Cons: "Flight delayed 1 hour and 50 minutes. Even my inbound flight also delayed one hour."
Pros: "Flight was on time, friendly attendants."
Cons: "Check-in took forever, another line should have been opened. Very little legroom on the plane."
Pros: "Very always at check in but all very relaxed. Only gave 3 for food as we'd asked for pot noodle (Rm3) only to be told they had no hot water. Not serious & we didn't use their entertainment. Otherwise all good & would recommend"
Pros: "Ease of boarding and disembarkation T2 arrival in SIN Online check in"
Cons: "Needed to re check in in SIN, even on a same day flight Flight was late for both sectors SZB-SIN-SZB"
Pros: "The staff has no personality and no working knowledge of how customer service is supposed to be. I booked this as Malaysia Airlines and even though it's operated by Firefly, it should've recognized my priority status with OneWorld."
Pros: "There was one local manager who smiled a lot and tried to promise things that it turned out he wasn't allowed to promise while his airline was screwing me."
Cons: "International travelers, check and recheck your flight. Firefly canceled my flight "several weeks ago", according to them, didn't notify me by phone or email despite the fact that they admitted they had both on file, didn't refund the money to my credit card until the day before departure so i had no idea of the change, and then provided no help whatsoever when i arrived at the airport and the flight didn't exist anymore."
Pros: "Everything was smooth and easy. Check-in line was short, the whole airport experience was quick and easy. Flight was smooth, comfortable, staff was so friendly. When I checked in for my flight in Penang, the girl who helped me, Kay, was the most friendly help I've ever had.. She offered me a great seat and was patient and friendly when I requested to be moved around. She made conversation while we waited for the system to finish, and had a huge smile the whole time. She set the time for the whole airport and flight experience, and had me smiling the rest of the day. If there's a way to tell her bosses - she is a gem, hang on to her! I'm looking forward to my next trip on firefly!"
Cons: "Boarding was delayed a bit, but flight took off within a few minutes of schedule, so no real problem!"
Pros: "the flight attendant on board was lively in making announcements!"
Cons: "Flight was first brought forward by 30 mins. Arrived on time at the gate, but actually it's delayed by 15 mins from the original time. So in total delayed about 50 mins from brought forward time. NO ground staff at the gate bothers to inform us. Flight status screen shows "Callng", when approached, ground staff just replied "not yet" in a bad manner. Terrible ground service."

I had purchased extra leg room for all legs of the flight but due to a delay in leaving Perth I was put on another flight but with Emirates. My luggage was initially lost but later found and my suitcase was broken. I ended up losing my upgrades

I asked for more food as i was too hungry or I probably missed MAS onboard food. Both flight-attendants fulfilled my request by giving me both menus - the Nasi Lemak & the chicken noodles. Both tasted very nice. Thanks Mas. I think asked for skyjuice 5x & tomato juice twice

Cons: "All four flights with Malaysia Airlines were delayed, no reasons and no information. Appalling."
Cons: "If the assigned seat reclined. I had to Move to a different seat which Worked."
Cons: "Business class in 737 is limited, recline only but seat was spacious and comfortable"
Cons: "The flight attendants didn't ask me if I need ice cream or any drink but they asked another seat of passages. It's not fair..."
Pros: "Crew was terrible plane dirty and very poor service waited 90 minutes after take off to get a drink in business class. Last time I fly this airline used to be ok but now going downhill"
Cons: "Almost every thing. Incredibly dirty plane and crew just poor not interested in passenger at all unfortunately noticing this more and more with MAS"
Pros: "On time"
Cons: "No control of children on group tour, allowed to yell and run around. Express Immigration pass not available"
Cons: "aircraft a bit old and my remote control was broken, lunckily my next seat was not occupied, so I can move to next seat and the seat a bit old and decline angle so limit. if compare with business class seat of other airlines, it's a bit not up to standard."
Cons: "This is the second time - once on the way to Kuala Lumpur and on the way back that we boarded late and thus missed my connecting flight. Sadly Cathay and Malaysia air (which was the airline Cathay used for the return leg of this trip refused to help and put me on an earlier flight forcing me to stay an extra 6 hrs at the airport while being sick."

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

Pros: "Aero bridge availability"
Cons: "Choice to meals like McD mix and match. Can choose other combination of same value"
Pros: "on time despite having to unload luggages for passengers who did not turn up warm welcome from pilot and co-pilot from cockpit"
Cons: "none"
Pros: "Smooth check in"
Cons: "That the in-flight wifi really is free instead of making the passengers to pay"
Pros: "Crew was really nice"
Cons: "There wer plenty of empty seats and the other people sitting in my row wanted to move to open seats but weren’t allowed because the seats apparently cost more money than our seats. I think that’s a bit stingy of the airlines because no one is sitting there. Why not allow people to be comfortable?"
Pros: "Very good for the price I paid"
Cons: "Somehow I couldn't check in online, or at the kiosk. There was only 2 check-in desk for domestic flights in KLIA2. Long lines and waited 20 minutes. Thankfully the staff at the counter allowed me to check in, despite having only 50 minutes to spare."
Cons: "this is the first international flight that charges you money for everything on board. hungry? purchase food. thirsty? pay for the water as well. even for the check-in luggage, you have to pay. so pay a little more and book a nicer-better airline. the crew is not professional and does not understand how to talk to clients properly. I am well aware of the fact that clients are often over demanding in the services they are being provided and rarely appreciative of the crew that does everything to make your journey pleasant. However on all the four Airasia flights from Delhi Kuala Lumpur Phuket, the overall attitude of the crew members was not nice."
Pros: "Price"
Cons: "No room for legs Flight was delayed without any information at the gate My wife was at a differtn row even if there was a free seat next to me. I had to pay to next to her during check-in."
Pros: "Old and worn out"
Cons: "Food is not appetizing. There were only meat or chicken to choose from. Need to have an option for fruits only."
Pros: "Fares. Schedules. Destinations. More than you might expect for a low cost airline."
Cons: "I got what I paid for."

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Recent one-way flight deals

9/12Sat
directFirefly
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 61
15/10Sun
directFirefly
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 66
30/9Sat
directFirefly
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 70
1/10Sun
directAirAsia
0h 50mSDK-BKI
RM 80
28/9Thu
directAirAsia
0h 50mSDK-BKI
RM 84
28/9Thu
directFirefly
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 117
22/10Sun
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
4h 30mSDK-BKI
RM 253
11/10Wed
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
20h 50mSDK-BKI
RM 272
18/10Wed
2 stopsMultiple Airlines
25h 05mSDK-BKI
RM 478
1/10Sun
2 stopsMultiple Airlines
19h 00mSDK-BKI
RM 483

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23/9Sat
directAirAsia
0h 50mSDK-BKI
24/9Sun
directAirAsia
0h 50mBKI-SDK
RM 333
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4h 30mSDK-BKI
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directMultiple Airlines
0h 50mBKI-SDK
RM 370
23/9Sat
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19h 10mBKI-SDK
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Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu Flights

Departure:

Sandakan (SDK)Malaysia

Destination:

Kota Kinabalu (BKI)Malaysia

Return flight deals:

Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan

Cabin classes:

RM 3,309
RM 98

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