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

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

Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 10
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$142 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$142
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 4 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sat, Oct 10, priced at $142 found 2 days ago
Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 10
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$153 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$153
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 4 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sat, Oct 10, priced at $153 found 2 days ago
Sun, Jul 12 - Sat, Jul 18
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$162 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$162
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jul 12 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sat, Jul 18, priced at $162 found 5 days ago
Sun, Jul 12 - Sat, Jul 18
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$163 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Sun, Jul 12 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sat, Jul 18, priced at $163 found 5 days ago
Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 10
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$166 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$166
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 4 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sat, Oct 10, priced at $166 found 2 days ago
Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 10
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$169 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$169
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 4 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sat, Oct 10, priced at $169 found 2 days ago
Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 10
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$172 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 4 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sat, Oct 10, priced at $172 found 2 days ago
Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 10
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$174 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$174
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 4 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sat, Oct 10, priced at $174 found 2 days ago
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Oct 17
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$836 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$836
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from San Francisco Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $836 found 1 day ago
Wed, Feb 10 - Fri, Mar 5
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,118 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,118
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Wed, Feb 10 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Fri, Mar 5, priced at $1,118 found 1 day ago
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 9
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SDK
Sandakan
$1,332 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,332
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select EVA Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 8 from San Francisco Intl. to Sandakan, returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $1,332 found 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SINKota KinabaluJuly 13 to August 2$141
KULKota KinabaluJuly 12 to July 18$162
KULTawauJuly 21 to July 26$186
KULLabuanJuly 9 to July 13$186
KULSandakanJune 30 to July 3$265
SZXKota KinabaluAugust 12 to August 13$311
HKGKota KinabaluJune 11 to June 13$324
SINSandakanJuly 25 to August 3$349
SINTawauJuly 21 to July 26$349
CANKota KinabaluAugust 15 to August 29$392
CANTawauJune 24 to June 26$395
PVGKota KinabaluJuly 7 to July 12$416
HKGSandakanJune 7 to June 27$482
HKGTawauJune 8 to June 15$552
PVGTawauAugust 14 to August 14$585
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULTawauMay 22 to May 24$304
KULKota KinabaluMay 24 to May 28$317
SINKota KinabaluMay 24 to May 25$337
KULSandakanMay 22 to June 1$467
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Sabah Flight and Hotel Packages

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Gayana Marine Resort
5.0-star property

Gayana Marine Resort

Aug 10 - Aug 14

4 night stay

Bangkok (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Malaysia Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Bangkok (BKK)

Scoot • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $1,101, price is now $961 per person
$961
per person
found 9 hours ago
Borneo Eagle Resort
4.5-star property

Borneo Eagle Resort

Aug 10 - Aug 14

4 night stay

Bangkok (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Malaysia Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Bangkok (BKK)

Scoot • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,628, price is now $2,049 per person
$2,049
per person
found 9 hours ago
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0-star property

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Aug 10 - Aug 14

4 night stay

Bangkok (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Malaysia Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Bangkok (BKK)

Scoot • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $1,169, price is now $1,042 per person
$1,042
per person
found 9 hours ago
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Travelers ❤️ These Sabah 🏨

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.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Room was very huge. I think maybe 8 people can sleep in our room. The ocean view was amazing and the sunset was the best in my life. The elevators were very fast and the staffs are very kind.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 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 luxury 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.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great location and beautifull beach

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

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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.
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 20 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Book a stay at this 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.
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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 $141. 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 October 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 $141. 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 $141 and $1,332 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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