Cheap Flights to Sabah from $61 (2026/2027)

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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, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
SIN
Changi
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$91 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$91
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Scoot flight, departing Sat, Apr 18 from Changi to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $91 found 1 day ago
Fri, Mar 27 - Sat, Mar 28
SIN
Changi
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$147 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Fri, Mar 27 from Changi to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Sat, Mar 28, priced at $147 found 3 days ago
Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26
SIN
Changi
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$225 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Royal Brunei Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 23 from Changi to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Tue, May 26, priced at $225 found 4 days ago
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
SIN
Changi
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$250 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$250
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 13 from Changi to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $250 found 3 hours ago
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 7
SIN
Changi
SDK
Sandakan
$281 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$281
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Changi to Sandakan, returning Thu, May 7, priced at $281 found 5 days ago
Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25
SIN
Changi
TWU
Tawau
$284 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$284
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 21 from Changi to Tawau, returning Fri, Sep 25, priced at $284 found 6 days ago
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$716 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$716
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from Los Angeles Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Sep 3, priced at $716 found 14 hours ago
Sun, Apr 5 - Fri, Apr 17
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SDK
Sandakan
$1,190 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,190
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sun, Apr 5 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Sandakan, returning Fri, Apr 17, priced at $1,190 found 5 days ago
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,199 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,199
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Sat, Nov 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Wed, Nov 25, priced at $1,199 found 4 days ago
Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 16
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
BKI
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
$1,202 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,202
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon, Apr 6 from Los Angeles Intl. to Kota Kinabalu Intl., returning Thu, Apr 16, priced at $1,202 found 4 days ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
TWU
Tawau
$1,270 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,270
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Tawau, returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $1,270 found 4 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SINKota KinabaluApril 18 to April 22$91
KULKota KinabaluApril 14 to April 15$109
KULTawauJune 15 to June 19$136
KULLabuanMay 7 to May 10$148
KULSandakanMay 10 to May 10$194
MNLKota KinabaluMay 19 to May 20$205
HKGKota KinabaluApril 17 to April 20$223
SINSandakanApril 28 to May 5$281
SINTawauApril 24 to April 26$296
CANKota KinabaluMay 18 to May 21$301
PVGKota KinabaluApril 17 to April 28$344
PVGTawauApril 27 to May 5$545
HKGTawauMay 1 to May 5$575
HKGLabuanMay 1 to May 5$607
MNLSandakanMarch 31 to April 4$733
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SINKota KinabaluMarch 20 to March 24$185
KULKota KinabaluMarch 21 to March 23$246
SINSandakanMarch 20 to March 22$423
MNLKota KinabaluMarch 21 to March 25$444
KULTawauMarch 20 to March 24$486
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Sabah Flight and Hotel Packages

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Lazenda Hotel
3.0-star property

Lazenda Hotel

Mar 21 - Mar 24

3 night stay

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Labuan (LBU)

Malaysia Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $601, price is now $458 per person
$458
per person
found 1 day ago
Grandis Hotel
4.0-star property

Grandis Hotel

Mar 20 - Mar 22

2 night stay

Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Cathay Pacific • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $762, price is now $635 per person
$635
per person
found 1 hour ago
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
3.0-star property

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Mar 20 - Mar 22

2 night stay

Manila (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Cathay Pacific • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $667, price is now $584 per person
$584
per person
found 1 hour ago
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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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very spacious rooms, location is perfect, the staff is very friendly

Reviewed on Mar 7, 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)
An excellent ASEAN getaway to a 5 star resort retreat destination to relax, chill and pamper oneself and spouse. Wonderful beach front setting with quality SPA and Fine Dine Theme Restaurants Looking for to our next visit soon 👍

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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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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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)
Overall is satisfying, they prepare sahur for Muslim to replace breakfast

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

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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 $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 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 $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?
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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 $91 and $1,270 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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