Cheap Flights to Sabah from $90 (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.

Sun, Apr 12 - Thu, Apr 16
BWN
Brunei Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$150 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$150
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Royal Brunei Airlines flight, departing Sun, Apr 12 from Brunei Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Apr 16, priced at $150 found 5 days ago
Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 20
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$646 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$646
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Mon, Feb 9 from Los Angeles Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Fri, Feb 20, priced at $646 found 3 hours ago
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 25
BWN
Brunei Intl.
LBU
Labuan
$728 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$728
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 2 from Brunei Intl. to Labuan, returning Wed, Mar 25, priced at $728 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 21
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,001 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$1,001
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 15 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $1,001 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 25
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LBU
Labuan
$1,242 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,242
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Labuan, returning Wed, Mar 25, priced at $1,242 found 1 day ago
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 30
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,262 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,262
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Mon, Mar 30, priced at $1,262 found 5 days ago
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 30
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,272 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,272
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Mon, Mar 30, priced at $1,272 found 6 days ago
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 30
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,282 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,282
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Mon, Mar 30, priced at $1,282 found 5 days ago
Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 19
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
TWU
Tawau
$1,285 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,285
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 8 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Tawau, returning Tue, May 19, priced at $1,285 found 5 days ago
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 30
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,287 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,287
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Mon, Mar 30, priced at $1,287 found 6 days ago
Wed, Jul 22 - Sat, Aug 8
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
TWU
Tawau
$1,493 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,493
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 22 from Los Angeles Intl. to Tawau, returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $1,493 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULKota KinabaluMarch 3 to March 3$87
SINKota KinabaluJanuary 19 to January 23$97
KULTawauFebruary 28 to March 8$112
KULLabuanJanuary 13 to February 11$180
HKGKota KinabaluJanuary 19 to January 26$204
KULSandakanDecember 26 to January 5$232
MNLKota KinabaluJanuary 16 to January 19$280
SINSandakanJanuary 28 to January 30$301
CANKota KinabaluJanuary 5 to January 9$356
PVGKota KinabaluJanuary 5 to January 9$370
SZXKota KinabaluDecember 30 to January 3$509
CANTawauMarch 11 to March 15$604
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULKota KinabaluNovember 30 to December 5$139
SINLabuanNovember 30 to December 10$675
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Sabah Flight and Hotel Packages

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Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay
4.5-star property

Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

Dec 15 - Dec 18

3 night stay

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Malaysia Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $312, price is now $220 per person
$220
per person
found 11 hours ago
Gayana Marine Resort
5.0-star property

Gayana Marine Resort

Dec 15 - Dec 18

3 night stay

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Malaysia Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $650, price is now $413 per person
$413
per person
found 11 hours ago
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
4.0-star property

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Dec 15 - Dec 18

3 night stay

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Malaysia Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $352, price is now $228 per person
$228
per person
found 11 hours ago
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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! (1,001 reviews)
The best part about this property , besides r lush well kept landscaped gardens , the beautiful beach to view the sunset , is really the Malaysian hospitality . The staff genuinely try their best to help and make your stay as good as they can it . Special mention to Jerony Harvey & Azrul who gave ...

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

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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! (195 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

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The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sutera Harbour are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Everything good and tidy

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru 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.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent hotel service!

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Opens in a new windowShangri-La Tanjung Aru, 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 $87. 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 April 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 $87. 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 $87 and $1,493 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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