RM 93 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 08:30
• Latest: departs at 21:10 and lands at 21:55.

The flight takes about 45m.

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

A direct flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu takes 45m, covering 357 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 167 to RM 283, with an average of RM 231 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 167 counts as a good deal.

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

AirAsia is the only airline operating Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 37–RM 310 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 138, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 162 for economy cars. Top options include:

• keddy by Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• MKAZ
• Suria Car Rental

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, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 23m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 195 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at RM 252, a difference of RM 57.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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

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