Cheap Flights to Sabah from $134 (2025/2026)

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

Mon, Dec 15 - Sun, Dec 21
MYY
Miri
BBN
Bario
$272 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$272
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 15 from Miri to Bario, returning Sun, Dec 21, priced at $272 found 12 hours ago
Sun, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 25
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$646 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$646
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Sun, Jan 11 from Los Angeles Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sun, Jan 25, priced at $646 found 3 days ago
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$798 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$798
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Mon, Jan 19 from San Francisco Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Mon, Jan 26, priced at $798 found 2 days ago
Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 22
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$896 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$896
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Mon, Oct 12 from O'Hare Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Oct 22, priced at $896 found 5 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SINKota KinabaluJanuary 25 to January 29$98
KULKota KinabaluFebruary 6 to March 6$102
KULTawauFebruary 26 to March 11$112
KULSandakanJanuary 24 to January 26$160
KULLabuanJanuary 10 to January 11$181
MNLKota KinabaluFebruary 23 to March 11$218
HKGTawauJanuary 16 to January 17$319
HKGSandakanJanuary 16 to January 25$319
SINTawauJanuary 20 to January 21$332
CANKota KinabaluDecember 19 to January 2$333
HKGKota KinabaluJanuary 6 to January 20$345
SINLabuanJanuary 18 to January 22$379
PVGKota KinabaluDecember 20 to December 26$395
MNLSandakanDecember 28 to January 4$398
SZXKota KinabaluDecember 19 to December 25$416
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULTawauDecember 14 to December 18$141
MNLKota KinabaluDecember 12 to March 6$251
SINKota KinabaluDecember 13 to December 17$377
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Sabah Flight and Hotel Packages

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Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
4.0-star property

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Dec 26 - Dec 28

2 night stay

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Malindo Air • Coach

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Firefly • Coach
Price was $345, price is now $223 per person
$223
per person
found 12 hours ago
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
4.0-star property

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Dec 26 - Dec 28

2 night stay

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Malindo Air • Coach

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Firefly • Coach
Price was $374, price is now $258 per person
$258
per person
found 12 hours ago
Grandis Hotel
4.0-star property

Grandis Hotel

Dec 26 - Dec 28

2 night stay

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Malindo Air • Coach

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Firefly • Coach
Price was $444, price is now $309 per person
$309
per person
found 12 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! (1,002 reviews)
Duży hotel z ogromna plażą, która ma łagodne zejście do wody, świetny serwis (czysto & komfortowo), doskonała kuchnia choć ceny nieco wysokie. W pobliżu brak jakiejś interesujących miejscowości natomiast hotel zapewnia o określonej godzinie transfer do miasta Kota Kinanbalu a nastepnie powrót ...

Reviewed on Dec 1, 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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Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

3 out of 5
Suria Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (125 reviews)
All good!

Reviewed on Nov 18, 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! (1,003 reviews)
Everything good and tidy

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Opens in a new windowThe Magellan Sutera Resort
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 $98. 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 December 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 $98. 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 $98 and $896 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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