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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan:

• Earliest: departs at 6:35 am and lands at 7:20 am
• Latest: departs at 8:00 pm and lands at 8:45 pm.

The flight takes about 45m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.

A nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan takes 45m, covering 138 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan range from $44 to $73, with an average of $59 over the past 12 months. Anything below $44 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $59 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $6–$59 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $32.

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan usually depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and arrive at Sandakan (SDK).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 15m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $53 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $65, a difference of $12.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only AirAsia operates flights between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.