Cheap Flights to Sabah from $49 (2026/2027)

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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, Jul 15 - Fri, Jul 17
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$98 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$98
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Wed, Jul 15 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Fri, Jul 17, priced at $98 found 4 days ago
Wed, Jul 15 - Fri, Jul 17
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$103 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$103
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 15 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Fri, Jul 17, priced at $103 found 4 days ago
Sun, Oct 11 - Thu, Oct 15
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$108 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$108
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 11 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Oct 15, priced at $108 found 13 hours ago
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$110 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$110
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 1 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Tue, Apr 7, priced at $110 found 6 days ago
Fri, Mar 6 - Thu, Mar 12
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$116 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$116
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Fri, Mar 6 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Mar 12, priced at $116 found 2 days ago
Tue, May 12 - Sat, May 16
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
TWU
Tawau
$117 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Tawau, returning Sat, May 16, priced at $117 found 6 days ago
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 10
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
LBU
Labuan
$137 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 10 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Labuan, returning Wed, Jun 10, priced at $137 found 2 days ago
Mon, Jul 27 - Fri, Jul 31
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
SDK
Sandakan
$190 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jul 27 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Sandakan, returning Fri, Jul 31, priced at $190 found 2 days ago
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$839 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$839
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Sun, Oct 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $839 found 1 day ago
Thu, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 8
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,060 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,060
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select EVA Airways flight, departing Thu, Apr 2 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Wed, Apr 8, priced at $1,060 found 1 day ago
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
TWU
Tawau
$1,106 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,106
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 5 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Tawau, returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $1,106 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SINKota KinabaluApril 22 to April 27$97
KULKota KinabaluMay 6 to May 13$109
KULTawauMay 13 to May 16$116
KULLabuanMay 10 to May 13$139
MNLKota KinabaluApril 22 to April 26$188
KULSandakanApril 16 to April 22$195
HKGKota KinabaluMarch 5 to March 9$235
SHAKota KinabaluMarch 31 to April 5$257
HKGTawauApril 17 to April 26$278
SINSandakanApril 13 to April 17$288
SINLabuanMarch 25 to March 29$290
HKGSandakanMarch 9 to March 14$319
MNLLabuanMarch 18 to April 7$331
MNLSandakanApril 17 to April 22$378
PVGTawauApril 7 to April 14$433
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULKota KinabaluFebruary 21 to February 21$239
KULTawauFebruary 21 to February 24$356
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Sabah Flight and Hotel Packages

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Hotel O Astana Hotel
2.0-star property

Hotel O Astana Hotel

Apr 7 - Apr 14

7 night stay

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tawau (TWU)

Malindo Air • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $216, price is now $135 per person
$135
per person
found 1 day ago
OYO 89568 Mangrove Hotel
2.0-star property

OYO 89568 Mangrove Hotel

Apr 7 - Apr 14

7 night stay

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tawau (TWU)

Malindo Air • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $308, price is now $166 per person
$166
per person
found 1 day ago
Shervinton Executive Boutique Hotel
3.0-star property

Shervinton Executive Boutique Hotel

Apr 7 - Apr 14

7 night stay

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tawau (TWU)

Malindo Air • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $268, price is now $213 per person
$213
per person
found 1 day ago
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Nice large Room with views, Clean , Friendly Staff and very welcoming from Entrance to Exit.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit 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)
An excellent ASEAN getaway to a 5 star resort retreat destination to relax, chill and pamper oneself and spouse. Wonderful beach front setting with quality SPA and Fine Dine Theme Restaurants Looking for to our next visit soon 👍

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
Book a stay at this 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! (197 reviews)
Everything is good

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Book a stay at this 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! (1,001 reviews)
Rooftop bar overlooking the water was a highlight. Fantastic sunset cocktails. Room was spacious, and bed was comfy! The staff were very welcoming, Anne was especially great.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

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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 $97. 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 July 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 $97. 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?
Pack your suitcase and prepare for an epic trip with Travelocity. It's our mission to find you great deals on cheap flights to Sabah. Whether you're searching for airfares with flexible cancellation policies or cheap family flights from budget airlines, we've got you covered.
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 $97 and $1,106 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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