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

• Earliest: departs at 17:30 and lands at 18:45
• Latest: departs at 17:30 and lands at 18:45.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

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

A direct flight from Sibu to Kota Kinabalu takes 1h 15m, covering 977 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 Sibu to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 184 to RM 406, with an average of RM 286 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 184 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the RM 286 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 259 return, compared with RM 618 via a stopover through Kuching (KCH).

AirAsia is the only airline operating Sibu to Kota Kinabalu flights. 70% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 50–RM 161 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Sibu to Kota Kinabalu flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Sibu to Kota Kinabalu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 364, which is 102% above the typical average for this route.

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 70 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Sibu to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Sibu (SBW) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Sibu to Kota Kinabalu route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

One-stop flights from Sibu to Kota Kinabalu most commonly connect through:

• Kuching (KCH) – 76% of one-stop connections
• Miri (MYY) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Sibu to Kota Kinabalu. Friday is the cheapest departure day at RM 212 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 445, a difference of RM 233.

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 Sibu and Kota Kinabalu.

Flying via Miri (MYY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 50m, compared to 5h 12m via Kuching (KCH) and 7h 46m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

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.