Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 291 and RM 173 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was RM 216 on AirAsia (9 Sept-16 Sept). Find deals

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 291 and RM 173 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was RM 216 on AirAsia (9 Sept-16 Sept). Find deals

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week. Find deals

Question 4

How often are flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu delayed?

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About 19% of weekly flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 85 minutes. Find deals

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flights?

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Over the past year, AirAsia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How popular is this Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

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Flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu have been viewed 816 times in the past calendar month.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

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Airlines like AirAsia fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in about 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is about 222 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

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Our cheapest airline available from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is Firefly. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as RM 114 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, starting at RM 116 and RM 128 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 9

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu are Batik Air (RM 54), Firefly (RM 55), and AirAsia (RM 58).

Question 10

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 33 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 130). Flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in April is currently the most expensive (average of RM 224). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 12

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

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The most flights from SDK to BKI are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, 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).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

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The cheapest flight price from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is RM 117. On average you can expect to pay RM 214. The most popular route, (Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu), can usually be booked for RM 236.

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

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Consider AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines or Firefly when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SDK to BKI?

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When flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Question 19

What airports do I use to fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

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Booking a flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is your only option if you wish to fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. On a typical day, there are 5 flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, all of which are around 0h 45m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

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Round-trip from	RM 216
One-way from	RM 90
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	January
Average price	RM 212
Good round-trip deal	RM 223 or less
Good one-way deal	RM 134 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Firefly	CheapestRM 114	AverageRM 133	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search Firefly flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 116	AverageRM 187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 128	AverageRM 147	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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