Cheap Flights to Sabah from $35 (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.

Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 10
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
TWU
Tawau
$71 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$71
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 7 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Tawau, returning Tue, Feb 10, priced at $71 found 5 days ago
Sat, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 2
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$71 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$71
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 24 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Mon, Feb 2, priced at $71 found 4 hours ago
Tue, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 31
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$79 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$79
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $79 found 4 days ago
Thu, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 15
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$79 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$79
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 13 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $79 found 1 day ago
Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$85 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$85
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 11 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Mon, Dec 15, priced at $85 found 6 hours ago
Sat, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 2
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$89 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$89
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 24 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Mon, Feb 2, priced at $89 found 4 hours ago
Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 30
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$96 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$96
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Thu, Oct 16 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Oct 30, priced at $96 found 2 days ago
Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7
KUL
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
SDK
Sandakan
$141 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$141
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Fri, Sep 5 from Kuala Lumpur Intl. to Sandakan, returning Sun, Sep 7, priced at $141 found 8 hours ago
Fri, Aug 22 - Sat, Sep 6
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$702 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$702
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 22 from Los Angeles Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $702 found 6 days ago
Thu, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$894 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$894
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, Nov 27 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Wed, Dec 3, priced at $894 found 6 days ago
Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 1
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
LBU
Labuan
$1,176 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,176
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Labuan, returning Wed, Oct 1, priced at $1,176 found 5 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULKota KinabaluOctober 28 to October 31$79
KULTawauNovember 29 to January 14$89
SINKota KinabaluOctober 9 to October 13$112
KULSandakanSeptember 5 to September 7$141
MNLKota KinabaluOctober 8 to October 15$186
HKGKota KinabaluNovember 23 to November 27$289
SINSandakanSeptember 25 to September 26$299
SINTawauSeptember 23 to September 30$300
PVGTawauOctober 9 to October 16$422
CANTawauOctober 13 to October 17$493
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULTawauAugust 24 to August 31$374
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Sabah Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Oceania Hotel
3.0-star property

Oceania Hotel

Oct 7 - Oct 10

3 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Philippine Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $752, price is now $684 per person
$684
per person
found 22 hours ago
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
4.0-star property

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Oct 7 - Oct 10

3 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Philippine Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $948, price is now $789 per person
$789
per person
found 22 hours ago
Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0-star property

Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu

Oct 7 - Oct 10

3 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Philippine Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $765, price is now $694 per person
$694
per person
found 22 hours ago
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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! (1,000 reviews)
"The location is good, right next to the water and the main night market and drinking holes."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
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, 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)
"Spacious clean rooms. Friendly staff. Incredible food. Excellent location- walking distance to the food markets, Sunday markets, the ferry port and malls. Special mention again to all staff there- extremely friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, thank you!"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hyatt Regency 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)
"Fantastic holiday, great hotel and always super helpful staff"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
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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 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! (1,004 reviews)
"This place is consistently fantastic. The site itself is beautiful and really well appointed. The views are stunning, and sunset just sensational. Well worth the cost to enjoy the sunset bar. Food options are great - we used most of these during our stay. The breakfast is wonderful, with a great ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Shangri-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 $71. 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 February 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 $71. 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 $71 and $1,176 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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*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.