Cheap Flights to Sabah from $36 (2025/2026)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Sabah?

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 21
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$73 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$73
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sat, Mar 21, priced at $73 found 2 days ago
Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
TWU
Tawau
$98 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$98
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Tawau, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $98 found 13 hours ago
Wed, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 12
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
TWU
Tawau
$106 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$106
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Wed, Dec 10 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Tawau, returning Fri, Dec 12, priced at $106 found 4 days ago
Wed, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 12
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
TWU
Tawau
$162 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$162
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Wed, Dec 10 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Tawau, returning Fri, Dec 12, priced at $162 found 4 days ago
Sat, Jun 20 - Tue, Jun 23
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
SDK
Sandakan
$182 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$182
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 20 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Sandakan, returning Tue, Jun 23, priced at $182 found 1 day ago
Sun, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 13
PVG
Pudong Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$382 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$382
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 9 from Pudong Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $382 found 6 days ago
Fri, Jan 2 - Tue, Jan 6
PVG
Pudong Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$394 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$394
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 2 from Pudong Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Tue, Jan 6, priced at $394 found 17 hours ago
Sun, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 13
PVG
Pudong Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$413 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$413
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Shanghai Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 9 from Pudong Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $413 found 6 days ago
Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 10
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$752 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$752
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from San Francisco Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $752 found 6 days ago
Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 19
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$752 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$752
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Wed, Nov 19, priced at $752 found 4 days ago
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 8
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SDK
Sandakan
$936 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$936
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 25 from Los Angeles Intl. to Sandakan, returning Wed, Apr 8, priced at $936 found 4 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULKota KinabaluNovember 12 to November 19$90
KULTawauNovember 11 to November 18$98
SINKota KinabaluOctober 28 to October 29$150
KULSandakanOctober 19 to October 22$210
HKGKota KinabaluNovember 12 to November 18$253
SINTawauNovember 3 to November 12$284
SINSandakanOctober 15 to October 22$284
MNLKota KinabaluDecember 31 to January 6$296
PVGKota KinabaluNovember 9 to November 13$382
CANTawauNovember 7 to November 11$450
HKGTawauNovember 25 to December 3$454
PVGTawauOctober 10 to October 14$524
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULKota KinabaluSeptember 27 to January 14$143
KULTawauSeptember 28 to September 30$208
KULSandakanSeptember 28 to October 5$306
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Local Fruits Market are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"very good location"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Dalit Beach and Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"It was great hotel. Staffs were friendly and room was nice and spacious. One thing though, even after I showed them and email about the 10 MYR per night tourism tax will be paid by Expedia at Check in, they still asked me again to pay at check out. It didn't happend at my other hotel, Le Meridien ..."

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

Opens in a new windowShangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff are very friendly with😀"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and KK Plaza are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
"It' walkable to Jiaya street, and opposite to a mall, where we can dine and do shopping, my daughter loves the swimming pool."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Opens in a new windowHyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Sabah?
Your next vacation doesn't have to put a hole in your travel budget. In the last seven days, the cheapest roundtrip flight to Sabah cost $73. Find a bargain fare and spend the cash you save on cool experiences. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Sabah departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Sabah?
Be sure to leave March free in your calendar, because it's the cheapest time to fly to Sabah. That's based on Travelocity's direct flight demand between January and December last year. With more cash in your pocket, you can splurge on a hotel upgrade, go to a fancy restaurant or do something special.
How can I check my flight status to Sabah?
There are a couple of ways you can check your fight status. You'll discover all the necessary details in our "Trips" portal, which is located at the top of our homepage. Sign in or create an account in seconds — you can then access and make changes to your bookings whenever you please. For those already on the move, the Travelocity app can also help you look up the status of your flight to Sabah, as well as share details with any members of your family flying with you.
How do I find the best deals on flights to Sabah?
Be flexible with your travel dates and there's a strong chance you'll find an awesome deal. When searching for flights on Travelocity, tap on the "Flexible dates" box at the top of the page to see prices for nearby days. Also try to book ahead of time and avoid the high season. In the last seven days, the lowest price for a return flight to Sabah was $73. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Why should I book my flight to Sabah with Travelocity?
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What are the most popular flight routes to Sabah?
With terrific connections, scoring flights to Sabah couldn't be simpler. Here's our pick of the most sought-after flight routes to this leading destination:

  • Kuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 5,122 flights a month.
  • Sandakan (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 1,421 flights a month.
  • Tawau (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 1,365 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Sabah on average?
Roundtrip flights to Sabah on our site cost between $73 and $936 in the last seven days. When you spot a fare that fits your budget, get in quick. Cheap deals don't wait around for long! These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Sabah?
The length of a direct flight to Sabah varies, but here are the average journey times for some main routes:

  • Kuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 2 hours and 38 minutes
  • Sandakan (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 48 minutes
  • Tawau (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 52 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Sabah?
This depends on factors such as your airline and where you're departing from. Most airlines typically offer passengers entertainment and food on long-haul journeys. Whether you're chasing business class flights to Sabah or cheap flights for family vacations, you'll be looked after from boarding to touchdown.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.