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RM 144+ 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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
24 Feb — 3 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 25 January 2026.

Mon 2/206:25
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Tue 10/221:25
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 25/1RM 260
Thu 29/106:25
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Mon 2/221:30
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 22/1RM 264
Sat 7/206:25
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Wed 11/221:25
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 23/1RM 268
Thu 29/106:25
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Sun 1/221:25
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 23/1RM 272
Fri 12/606:25
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Mon 22/621:40
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 25/1RM 276
Tue 16/606:25
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Mon 22/621:40
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 25/1RM 280
Tue 16/606:25
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Thu 18/621:40
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 25/1RM 284
Sun 1/307:30
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Batik Air
Wed 4/307:05
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
Batik Air
Deal found 24/1RM 288
Sun 17/506:25
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Tue 19/521:40
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 24/1RM 288
Fri 27/219:45
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Batik Air
Tue 3/311:00
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
Batik Air
Deal found 24/1RM 292
Mon 15/618:25
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Mon 22/621:40
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 25/1RM 292
Mon 27/719:45
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Batik Air
Mon 17/811:00
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
Batik Air
Deal found 25/1RM 296

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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 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 25 January 2026.

Return from

RM 288

One-way from

RM 144

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

RM 324
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 1/3-4/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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  • AirAsia
  • 13/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Sabah
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 24/2

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Sat 28/2

21:25-00:10

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 260

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 25/4

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Mon 27/4

21:40-00:25

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 264

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/4

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Sun 12/4

21:40-00:25

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 264

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 20/2

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Fri 27/2

21:25-00:10

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 264

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 14/6

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Mon 22/6

21:40-00:25

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 276

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 17/6

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Sun 21/6

21:40-00:25

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 276

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 13/6

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Sun 21/6

21:40-00:25

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 276

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 17/6

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Sat 20/6

21:40-00:25

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 276

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 14/6

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Thu 18/6

21:40-00:25

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 276

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 14/6

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Sat 20/6

21:40-00:25

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 276

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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?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sabah takes 8 hours 51 minutes. Flights to Sabah from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sabah?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Sabah. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sabah should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Sabah

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sabah are scheduled on a Friday (121 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (85 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sabah?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sabah are AirAsia, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines.

AirAsia
AirAsia
From RM 108
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 45
Batik Air
Batik Air
From RM 106
Firefly
Firefly
From RM 40

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sabah?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sabah are Etihad Airways, Batik Air and AirAsia.

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 25 January 2026.
The most popular places in Sabah to fly to are Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Sandakan.

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 25 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Malaysia, such as Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, andAirAsia X. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

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

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

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.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
223 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

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.
AirAsia X
6.4
Okay
44 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

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.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
78 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

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, Firefly is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sabah.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah?

    Lahad Datu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Lahad Datu typically cost RM 51, while return flights cost around RM 103.

  • How much is a return flight to Sabah?

    A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around RM 145, however they can be found for as little as RM 105.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, Kota Kinabalu offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

    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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