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$232+ Cheap flights to Sabah

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— BKI
12 oct. — 19 oct.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Sabah in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sabah in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 12 septembre 2025.

Return from

$418

One-way from

$232

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$935
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 25/10-1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 35m total
  • Sydney to Kota Kinabalu
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 27/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 45m total
  • Sydney to Sabah
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($274 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2025
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sam. 25/1021:25SYD - BKI
1 stop24h 35mScoot
sam. 1/1111:50BKI - SYD
1 stop28h 00mScoot
Deal found 10/9$418
lun. 27/1014:20SYD - BKI
1 stop23h 45mScoot
lun. 3/1111:50BKI - SYD
1 stop28h 00mScoot
Deal found 11/9$421
dim. 26/1020:05SYD - BKI
1 stop18h 00mScoot
dim. 2/1120:00BKI - SYD
1 stop19h 50mScoot
Deal found 11/9$422
sam. 8/1114:20SYD - BKI
1 stop31h 40mScoot
jeu. 13/1111:50BKI - SYD
1 stop28h 00mScoot
Deal found 11/9$486
lun. 27/1014:20SYD - BKI
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/1107:15BKI - SYD
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$532
dim. 26/1020:05SYD - BKI
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
dim. 2/1105:20BKI - SYD
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$541
sam. 25/1013:50SYD - BKI
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
sam. 1/1119:45BKI - SYD
3 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$555
sam. 25/1013:50SYD - TWU
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
sam. 1/1111:20TWU - SYD
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$639

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 27/10

14:20-11:05

1 stop23h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

lun. 3/11

11:50-18:50

1 stop28h 00m

$421

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dim. 26/10

20:05-11:05

1 stop18h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

dim. 2/11

20:00-18:50

1 stop19h 50m

$422

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sam. 8/11

14:20-19:00

1 stop31h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

jeu. 13/11

11:50-18:50

1 stop28h 00m

$486

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 27/10

20:05-11:05

1 stop18h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

lun. 3/11

07:15-13:05

2 stops26h 50m

$534

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dim. 26/10

20:05-11:05

1 stop18h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

dim. 2/11

05:20-18:50

3 stops34h 30m

$541

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sam. 25/10

13:50-19:00

1 stop32h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

sam. 1/11

19:45-18:50

3 stops44h 05m

$555

SydneyTawau

SYD - TWU

SYDTWU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sam. 25/10

13:50-08:55

2 stops22h 05m

Tawau

sam. 1/11

11:20-18:50

2 stops28h 30m

$639

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 27/10

14:20-11:05

1 stop23h 45m

$232

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 27/10

20:05-15:20

2 stops22h 15m

$306

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven. 10/10

13:50-21:35

2 stops34h 45m

$335

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sabah

How long is the flight to Sabah?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Sabah takes 19 hours 27 minutes. Flights to Sabah from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sabah?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Sabah are Malaysia Airlines, Scoot and Singapore Airlines.

Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $372
Scoot
Scoot
From $199
Batik Air
Batik Air
From $220
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $612

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sabah?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Sabah are Scoot, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Sabah by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sabah ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Sabah when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Sabah by month

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

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Sabah?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Sabah in the last few years. This data was updated on 12 septembre 2025.
The most popular places in Sabah to fly to are Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Tawau.

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 12 septembre 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andScoot to Malaysia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Scoot
6.7
Okay
308 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

FAQs about flying to Sabah

  • 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?

    Tawau is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Tawau typically cost $18, while return flights cost around $47.

  • How much is a return flight to Sabah?

    A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around $149, however they can be found for as little as $123.

  • 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 (10 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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