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$263+ Cheap flights to Sabah

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sabah in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sabah
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sabah. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Fri 6/320:05
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop25h 55m
Scoot
Sun 15/320:00
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop19h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 26/1$478
Fri 6/320:05
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop25h 55m
Scoot
Fri 13/320:00
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop13h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 26/1$482
Mon 3/820:35
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop16h 40m
Scoot
Sun 16/812:15
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop21h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 26/1$501
Tue 10/313:35
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop32h 25m
Scoot
Fri 20/320:00
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop19h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 26/1$525
Thu 12/320:05
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop25h 55m
Scoot
Thu 19/311:50
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop28h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 25/1$564
Fri 13/313:35
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop32h 25m
Scoot
Fri 20/320:00
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop19h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 27/1$615
Fri 13/313:35
SYD
-
BKI
2 stops14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/300:30
BKI
-
SYD
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$649
Thu 12/313:35
SYD
-
BKI
2 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/309:55
BKI
-
SYD
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1$674
Sun 17/521:45
SYD
-
BKI
1 stop22h 35m
China Southern
Wed 20/519:20
BKI
-
SYD
1 stop22h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 25/1$679
Thu 5/310:25
SYD
-
TWU
1 stop34h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 9/318:25
TWU
-
SYD
1 stop12h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/1$766

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Find the latest flights to Sabah in 2026, 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 28 January 2026.

Return from

$478

One-way from

$263

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$856
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 6/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Sydney to Kota Kinabalu
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  • Scoot
  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 30m total
  • Sydney to Sabah
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

13:35-19:00

1 stop32h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/3

20:00-18:50

1 stop19h 50m

$525

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

13:35-19:00

1 stop32h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/3

20:00-18:50

1 stop19h 50m

$615

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

13:35-01:20

2 stops14h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/3

00:30-12:20

2 stops32h 50m

$649

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

13:35-07:25

2 stops20h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/3

11:50-18:50

1 stop28h 00m

$675

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

10:05-00:30

1 stop16h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 20/5

19:20-19:40

1 stop22h 20m

$681

SydneyTawau

SYD - TWU

SYDTWU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

10:25-17:40

1 stop34h 15m

Tawau

Mon 9/3

18:25-10:20

1 stop12h 55m

$766

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

20:35-08:45

1 stop14h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 16/4

16:30-19:20

2 stops24h 50m

$898

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/4

11:15-01:20

1 stop16h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 16/4

17:00-11:45

2 stops16h 45m

$911

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

10:45-00:30

1 stop16h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/2

12:20-09:15

2 stops41h 55m

$930

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

20:35-15:15

1 stop20h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 15/4

09:25-11:45

1 stop24h 20m

$966

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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 45 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 and Scoot.

Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $499
Scoot
Scoot
From $286
Royal Brunei Airlines
Royal Brunei Airlines
From $598
Batik Air
Batik Air
From $317

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sabah?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Sabah are Scoot and Malaysia 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 28 January 2026.
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 28 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Malaysia Airlines and Scoot 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
316 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

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?

    Sandakan is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Sandakan typically cost $23, while return flights cost around $107.

  • 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 (9 hours 35 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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