Cheap Flights to Sabah from $512 (2025/2026)

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Kota Kinabalu which includes landscape views and boating

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Sandakan showing a city, a park and general coastal views

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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.

Tue, May 6 - Tue, May 20
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$998 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$998
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Tue, May 6 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Tue, May 20, priced at $998 found 2 days ago
Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 24
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,115 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,115
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sun, Nov 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Mon, Nov 24, priced at $1,115 found 5 days ago
Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,136 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$1,136
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Xiamen Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 30 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sun, Feb 15, priced at $1,136 found 22 hours ago
Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 12
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
TWU
Tawau
$1,207 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$1,207
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Tawau, returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $1,207 found 11 hours ago
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SDK
Sandakan
$1,231 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$1,231
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Sandakan, returning Tue, Feb 10, priced at $1,231 found 22 hours ago
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SDK
Sandakan
$1,254 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$1,254
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Sandakan, returning Tue, Feb 10, priced at $1,254 found 22 hours ago
Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 15
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,255 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,255
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 1 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $1,255 found 1 day ago
Wed, May 14 - Sun, May 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SDK
Sandakan
$1,256 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,256
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed, May 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Sandakan, returning Sun, May 18, priced at $1,256 found 4 days ago
Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 12
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
TWU
Tawau
$1,279 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$1,279
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Tawau, returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $1,279 found 11 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SINKota KinabaluJuly 29 to August 8$91
SZBKota KinabaluAugust 12 to August 23$103
KULTawauJune 12 to June 18$123
KULSandakanJuly 18 to July 20$129
KULLabuanJuly 14 to July 18$134
MNLKota KinabaluJuly 9 to July 16$162
HKGKota KinabaluJuly 31 to August 5$245
PVGKota KinabaluJune 18 to June 25$272
SINSandakanJune 4 to June 13$331
SINTawauMay 19 to May 27$331
SINLabuanJune 6 to June 9$333
MNLTawauMay 27 to May 31$449
HKGTawauJune 23 to July 2$524
SZXKota KinabaluJune 12 to June 19$575
CANKota KinabaluJune 14 to June 21$589
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULSandakanMay 9 to May 12$124
SZBKota KinabaluMay 11 to May 15$145
SINKota KinabaluMay 11 to May 13$198
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Sabah Flight and Hotel Packages

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Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
3.0-star property

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Jul 23 - Jul 30

7 night stay

Seoul (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Jeju Air • Roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Borneo Beach Villas
4.0-star property

Borneo Beach Villas

Jul 23 - Jul 30

7 night stay

Seoul (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Jeju Air • Roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
5.0-star property

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Jul 23 - Jul 30

7 night stay

Seoul (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Jeju Air • Roundtrip • Coach
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per person
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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 breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. 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)
Great property grounds, smelly carpet
"The hotel property and bfast are amazing. Nice pools and pvt beach. Very nice. However, the carpet in the room had a terrible smell. The furniture is a little worn but the bathroom has been updated."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
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! (999 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. It’s showing its age a bit but we loved our huge sea view rooms with great floor to ceiling windows overlooking the waterfront. Lovely pool area and rooftop bar. Great breakfast. All of the staff were well trained and very helpful."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
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)
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Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. 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)
"people friendly but the carpet is too old"

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Hyatt Regency 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 $91. 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 May 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 $91. 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 $91 and $1,279 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.

Destinations in Sabah

*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.