RM 106 Find Cheap Flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu:

• Earliest: departs at 07:45 and lands at 08:31
• Latest: departs at 21:10 and lands at 21:56.

The flight takes about 0h 46m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.

A direct flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu takes 0h 46m, covering 357 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 168 to RM 295, with an average of RM 231 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 168 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of RM 231. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 26–RM 311 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 149, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 63 for economy cars. Top options include:
• keddy by Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• KK Rent A Car
• Hertz

Flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Sandakan (SDK) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 42 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 196 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at RM 257, a difference of RM 61. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only AirAsia operates flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.