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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan (BKI-SDK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.
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138 mimulti-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Sandakan back to Kota Kinabalu, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is May, where tickets cost $33 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $49 and $45 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJuly
High seasonSeptember
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.

When to book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan?

    A passport is not required to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    There are nonstop flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sandakan from Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sandakan with an airline and back to Kota Kinabalu with another airline. Booking your flights between Kota Kinabalu and SDK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sandakan from Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $13 or less one-way and $34 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sandakan Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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Direct returns

Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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Top airline flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.6
AirAsiaOverall score based on 206 reviews
6.8Boarding
6.6Comfort
6.2Food
5.6Entertainment
7.4Crew
Airline reviews

The flight has been delayed for nearly an hour, yet neither the captain nor the chief steward made an effort to explain the reason for the delay or offer any apologies to the passengers.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2025KUL - DMK
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The flight has been delayed for nearly an hour, yet neither the captain nor the chief steward made an effort to explain the reason for the delay or offer any apologies to the passengers.

We recently flew with AirAsia and encountered several issues. Our flight was delayed by over an hour, and both boarding and takeoff were postponed without any prior notification. Although we eventually realized there was a delay on our own, the crew did inform us afterward. To make up for lost time, the pilot took off at high speed, resulting in some turbulent moments that were quite scary. Despite these challenges, the cabin crew did an excellent job managing the situation and easing the inconvenience. Overall, while the delays and turbulence made for a stressful experience, I appreciated the crew’s efforts to keep us as comfortable as possible.

I had a wonderful experience with this company. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our pilot was skilled and clearly experienced. The value for the price was excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

Very quick turn around, plane was in good condition, alles paletti.

My flight boarding was interrupted as gate staff said I needed visa in advance for Vietnam....

Instead of landing we had to go around and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport instead of Subang. Then we had to restart and arrived over 2.5 hrs late

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

Boarding was nuts. Gate change. Delayed. No communication from gate staff. They seemed lost. Rest of the flight went well

Premium check in was worth it. Boarding process was a little chaotic. Seats were super cramped and I am less than 80kg and 180cm

It was good. The FACE check in at KLIA2 was not working.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Sandakan (SDK)
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

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