What is the cheapest month to fly to Sabah?

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

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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost $27, while return flights cost around $112.

How much is a return flight to Sabah?

A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around $87, however they can be found for as little as $73.

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 (12 hours 10 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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Flights to Sabah in 2025

Return from	$490
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$972

Scoot
18/8-29/8
2 total stops
35h 00m total
Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Mon 18/820:45SYD - BKI

1 stop16h 30mScoot

Fri 29/823:00BKI - SYD

1 stop18h 30mScoot

Deal found 11/6$490

Sun 27/712:50SYD - BKI

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/823:25BKI - SYD

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6$623

Mon 18/820:30SYD - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Thu 28/801:30BKI - SYD

1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 11/6$1,102

Sun 28/1222:15SYD - BKI

1 stop27h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 12/105:20BKI - SYD

1 stop12h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 10/6$1,125

Fri 20/610:10SYD - BKI

2 stops37h 25mPhilippine Airlines

Wed 25/605:20BKI - SYD

2 stops24h 40mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 10/6$1,483

Sun 27/721:45SYD - BKI

1 stop22h 35mChina Southern

Sat 2/803:30BKI - SYD

2 stops31h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 12/6$1,968

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Mon 18/820:45SYD - BKI

1 stop16h 30mScoot

Fri 29/823:00BKI - SYD

1 stop18h 30mScoot

Deal found 11/6$490

Sun 27/712:50SYD - BKI

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/823:25BKI - SYD

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6$623

Mon 18/820:30SYD - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Thu 28/801:30BKI - SYD

1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 11/6$1,102

Tue 1/713:05SYD - BKI

2 stops34h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 12/705:20BKI - SYD

1 stop12h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/6$1,638

Tue 1/710:10SYD - BKI

2 stops37h 25mPhilippine Airlines

Sat 12/722:20BKI - SYD

2 stops31h 40mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 12/6$1,859

Sun 27/721:45SYD - BKI

1 stop22h 35mChina Southern

Sat 2/803:30BKI - SYD

2 stops31h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 12/6$1,968

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Tue 17/610:15SYD - BKI

2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/612:15BKI - SYD

1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/6$837

Fri 20/613:05SYD - BKI

1 stop12h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 25/606:45BKI - SYD

2 stops25h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 11/6$1,434

Fri 20/610:10SYD - BKI

2 stops37h 25mPhilippine Airlines

Wed 25/605:20BKI - SYD

2 stops24h 40mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 10/6$1,483

Sun 27/712:50SYD - BKI

1 stop31h 35mScoot

Sun 3/812:15BKI - SYD

1 stop29h 15mScoot

Deal found 12/6$577

Sun 27/712:50SYD - BKI

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/823:25BKI - SYD

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6$623

Sun 27/720:30SYD - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Sat 2/801:30BKI - SYD

1 stop33h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/6$1,409

Sun 27/721:45SYD - BKI

1 stop22h 35mChina Southern

Sat 2/803:30BKI - SYD

2 stops31h 35mChina Southern

Deal found 12/6$1,968

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

20:45-11:15

1 stop16h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 29/8

23:00-19:30

1 stop18h 30m

$490

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/7

12:50-18:25

1 stop31h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/8

23:25-07:20

2 stops29h 55m

$623

SydneyTawau

SYD - TWU

SYDTWU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/9

12:50-20:25

2 stops33h 35m

Tawau

Mon 29/9

10:20-11:35

2 stops23h 15m

$628

SydneyTawau

SYD - TWU

SYDTWU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/9

13:05-10:10

1 stop23h 05m

Tawau

Mon 29/9

11:00-06:35

1 stop17h 35m

$1,079

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

20:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 28/8

01:30-09:00

1 stop29h 30m

$1,102

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/7

13:05-21:05

2 stops34h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/7

05:20-19:35

1 stop12h 15m

$1,638

SydneyTawau

SYD - TWU

SYDTWU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/9

07:05-16:25

3 stops35h 20m

Tawau

Mon 29/9

13:10-06:05

3 stops38h 55m

$1,775

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/7

10:10-21:35

2 stops37h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/7

22:20-08:00

2 stops31h 40m

$1,859

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/7

21:45-18:20

1 stop22h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 2/8

03:30-13:05

2 stops31h 35m

$1,968

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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 13 hours 55 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.

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

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

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?

The most popular places in Sabah to fly to are Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Tawau.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Malaysia Airlines and Philippine Airlines to Sabah. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

China Southern

7.5

Good

99 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

China Southern

7.5

Good

99 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

99 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

263 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

99 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Philippine Airlines

7.2

Good

871 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

99 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

China Eastern

7.2

Good

150 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

99 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Scoot

6.7

Okay

306 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

99 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 3

10.0

Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

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?
Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost $27, while return flights cost around $112.
How much is a return flight to Sabah?
A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around $87, however they can be found for as little as $73.
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 (12 hours 10 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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Best time to book a flight to Sabah

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sabah

How long is the flight to Sabah?

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sabah?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sabah?

Rainfall in Sabah by month

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

Temperature in Sabah by month

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

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 13 June 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 13 June 2025.

Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Malaysia Airlines and Philippine Airlines to Sabah. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Sabah

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

What is the best airline to fly to Sabah?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah?

How much is a return flight to Sabah?

Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

Does Kota Kinabalu have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

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