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RM 174+ Cheap flights to Sabah

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— BKI
27 May — 3 Jun1
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 27 April 2026.

Wed 7/1006:50
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Fri 9/1010:10
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Deal found 25/4RM 353
Sun 4/1006:50
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Wed 7/1010:10
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Deal found 25/4RM 357
Wed 22/716:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 24/720:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/4RM 365
Thu 19/1106:50
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Sun 22/1110:10
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Firefly
Deal found 22/4RM 365
Thu 16/716:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 17/720:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 369
Fri 17/708:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/721:35
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4RM 369
Fri 17/716:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 23/720:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 23/4RM 372
Sun 4/1006:50
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 13/1010:10
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 23/4RM 372
Tue 7/716:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 11/720:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 376
Fri 13/1106:50
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 15/1110:10
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/4RM 376
Wed 15/716:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 16/720:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 380
Wed 15/708:00
KUL
-
BKI
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/823:20
BKI
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 380

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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 27 April 2026.

Return from

RM 353

One-way from

RM 174

Popular in

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Average price

RM 349
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  • 7/10-9/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
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  • 15/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Sabah
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Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 12/7

16:30-19:25

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Tue 14/7

20:05-23:00

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 428

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 21/7

16:30-19:25

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Sat 25/7

20:05-23:00

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 432

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 6/10

06:50-09:30

Nonstop2h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/10

10:10-12:50

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 511

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 21/5

15:25-18:20

Nonstop2h 55m

Sandakan

Thu 28/5

18:45-21:40

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 571

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/7

08:35-11:20

Nonstop2h 45m

Sandakan

Sun 12/7

11:45-14:30

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 579

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 25/9

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 27/9

14:55-19:55

1 stop5h 00m

RM 582

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 26/9

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 28/9

11:20-19:55

1 stop8h 35m

RM 582

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 11/9

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 13/9

11:20-19:55

1 stop8h 35m

RM 586

Kuala LumpurKota Kinabalu

KUL - BKI

KULBKI

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/8

08:00-10:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/8

14:55-19:55

1 stop5h 00m

RM 586

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 10/5

06:15-09:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Wed 13/5

11:45-14:30

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 594

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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

When is the best time to book a flight to Sabah?

The price you pay for your flight to Sabah may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Sabah?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sabah takes 7 hours 53 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 18 April 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sabah should consider flying on Sunday 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 (96 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (74 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sabah?

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

AirAsia
AirAsia
From RM 108
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 22
Batik Air
Batik Air
From RM 113
Firefly
Firefly
From RM 105

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sabah?

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

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 27 April 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 27 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Malaysia, such as Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andBatik Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

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
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

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.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
232 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

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.
Batik Air
6.0
Okay
82 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

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

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

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost RM 78, while return flights cost around RM 154.

  • How much is a return flight to Sabah?

    A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around RM 415, however they can be found for as little as RM 157.

  • 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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