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RM 122 Find Cheap Flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
RM 237
Typical prices: RM 167-RM 363
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SDK - BKI • Direct
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RM 123
Typical prices: RM 110-RM 167
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Sun 11/10
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Cheap Flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (SDK-BKI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
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15:15 - 16:00
SDK
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BKI
0h 45mdirect
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12:25 - 13:10
BKI
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 237AirAsia
Tue, 29 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
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15:20 - 16:05
SDK
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BKI
0h 45mdirect
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16:20 - 17:05
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 237AirAsia
Mon, 26 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
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11:05 - 11:55
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BKI
0h 50mdirect
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09:50 - 10:40
BKI
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SDK
0h 50mdirect
RM 241AirAsia
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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07:55 - 08:40
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BKI
0h 45mdirect
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16:20 - 17:05
BKI
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 241AirAsia
Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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07:35 - 08:20
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BKI
0h 45mdirect
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12:25 - 13:10
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 241AirAsia
Sat, 15 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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07:55 - 08:40
SDK
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BKI
0h 45mdirect
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18:30 - 19:20
BKI
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SDK
0h 50mdirect
RM 241AirAsia
Sun, 16 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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17:50 - 18:40
SDK
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BKI
0h 50mdirect
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16:40 - 17:25
BKI
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 241AirAsia
Sat, 24 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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07:55 - 08:40
SDK
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BKI
0h 45mdirect
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16:20 - 17:05
BKI
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 241AirAsia
Fri, 30 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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11:25 - 15:50
SDK
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BKI
4h 25m
1 stop
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12:25 - 13:10
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 490Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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11:25 - 18:30
SDK
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BKI
7h 05m
1 stop
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14:05 - 14:50
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SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 490Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flights

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.

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

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan usually cost between RM 147 and RM 241 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was RM 237 on AirAsia (13 Sept–20 Sept).

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

The average price of all round-trip 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 Monday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sandakan, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 round-trip 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 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 318 and RM 314 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

RM 122
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 41% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
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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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu was RM 122 for a one-way ticket and RM 237 for a return.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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 127 or less one-way and RM 247 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

 
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Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

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Reviews of the top airline flying 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.
6.8
AirAsiaOverall score based on 234 reviews
7.5Crew
7.0Boarding
5.8Entertainment
6.8Comfort
6.5Food
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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

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