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Cheap flights to Sabah from $326

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — BKI
24 May — 31 May1
1 adult
Fri 24/5
Fri 31/5

Flights to Sabah in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sabah in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 529,572 searches and data was last updated on 19 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$786

Return from

$583

One-way from

$326
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
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Average for return flights in May 2024
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From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kota Kinabalu
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One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sabah
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Cheap flights to Sabah in May & June 2024

Search the best deals to popular Sabah cities recently found by Cheapflights users
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Sabah in May and June 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fri 28/609:45SYD - BKI
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/720:35BKI - SYD
2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$747
Fri 28/609:45SYD - BKI
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/707:00BKI - SYD
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$754
Fri 28/609:45SYD - BKI
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/600:05BKI - SYD
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,186
Fri 28/610:30SYD - BKI
2 stops30h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 1/707:00BKI - SYD
2 stops23h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,306
Cheap flights to Tawau, Sabah
Mon 20/522:10SYD - TWU
1 stop21h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 22/511:35TWU - SYD
2 stops30h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/5$1,129
Mon 20/522:10SYD - TWU
1 stop21h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 22/511:35TWU - SYD
2 stops30h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 18/5$1,132
Mon 20/506:55SYD - TWU
2 stops30h 05mBatik Air
Wed 22/511:50TWU - SYD
2 stops16h 15mBatik Air
Deal found 17/5$2,366
Mon 20/506:55SYD - TWU
2 stops30h 05mBatik Air
Wed 22/511:50TWU - SYD
2 stops16h 15mBatik Air
Deal found 18/5$2,636
Mon 20/522:10SYD - TWU
1 stop21h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 22/511:00TWU - SYD
1 stop21h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/5$3,842
Mon 20/522:10SYD - TWU
1 stop21h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 22/511:00TWU - SYD
1 stop21h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 18/5$3,854

Sabah 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Sabah in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 529,572 searches and data were last updated on 19 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Sabah in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 22/712:35SYD - BKI
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/806:00BKI - SYD
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$583
Sun 21/712:35SYD - BKI
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/806:00BKI - SYD
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$608
Sun 21/712:35SYD - BKI
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/823:20BKI - SYD
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$624
Sun 21/712:35SYD - BKI
3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/806:00BKI - SYD
3 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$629
Sun 21/712:35SYD - BKI
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/806:00BKI - SYD
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$638
Mon 22/712:35SYD - BKI
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/813:05BKI - SYD
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$641
Thu 11/709:45SYD - BKI
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/706:00BKI - SYD
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$741
Fri 28/609:45SYD - BKI
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/720:35BKI - SYD
2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$747
Fri 28/609:45SYD - BKI
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/707:00BKI - SYD
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$754

One-way flights to Sabah

Explore one-way flight options to Sabah for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 529,572 searches and data was last updated on 19 May 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Sabah, check out these fares. Those seeking round-trip flights to Sabah should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Sat 10/821:15SYD - BKI
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$326

Find flights to Sabah within your budget

Locate flights to Sabah that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 529,572 searches and data was last updated on 19 May 2024.

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Budget

$583 - $1,558

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Sydney Kingsford SmithKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/7

1 stop24h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/8

1 stop23h 55m

$583

Sydney Kingsford SmithKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/7

2 stops21h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/8

3 stops35h 45m

$608

Sydney Kingsford SmithKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/7

2 stops21h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/8

2 stops18h 25m

$624

Sydney Kingsford SmithKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/7

3 stops29h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/8

3 stops27h 35m

$629

Sydney Kingsford SmithKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/7

2 stops21h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/8

1 stop23h 55m

$638

Sydney Kingsford SmithKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/7

1 stop13h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/7

1 stop19h 00m

$1,014

Sydney Kingsford SmithKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/7

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/7

1 stop33h 05m

$1,277

Sydney Kingsford SmithKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/7

2 stops31h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 25/7

2 stops33h 00m

$1,297

Sydney Kingsford SmithKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/9

2 stops15h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/9

2 stops16h 45m

$1,558

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Deals found on 17/5

Average price of flights to Sabah by month

Plan your trip to Sabah by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Sabah is currently $326 while a return flight costs $914. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sabah (average of $290). Flying to Sabah in December will prove the most costly (average of $778). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$893

February

$433

March

$583

April

$657

May

$672

June

$757

July

$656

August

$744

September

$769

October

$702

November

$727

December

$1,162

Temperature and rainfall in Sabah by month

Plan your trip to Sabah by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKI

Temperature

26 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sabah, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Sabah?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Sabah. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Booking 13 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Sabah. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sabah. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sabah. Reviews last updated 19 May 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines to Sabah. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
384 reviews
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Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
384 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
384 reviews
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Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

Philippine Airlines
7.4
Good
1,239 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
384 reviews
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Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

China Eastern
7.2
Good
497 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
384 reviews
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Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

Batik Air
6.6
Okay
61 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
384 reviews
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Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

Scoot
6.6
Okay
311 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
384 reviews
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Food

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew wasn’t very friendly- refused water to a nursing mother.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sabah if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sabah on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sabah?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scoot is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sabah.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah?

    Kota Kinabalu Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu Airport typically cost $16, while return flights cost around $78.

  • How much is a return flight to Sabah?

    A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around $56, however they can be found for as little as $52.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu Airport (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu Airport).

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