What is the cheapest month to fly to Sabah?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sabah . Flying to Sabah in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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, Scoot 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 $21, while return flights cost around $94.

How much is a return flight to Sabah?

A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around $233, however they can be found for as little as $60.

Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 25 minutes).

Does Kota Kinabalu have car hire?

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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Flights to Sabah in 2025

Return from	$535
One-way from	$278
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$803

Scoot
6/5-13/5
2 total stops
45h 55m total
Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

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Scoot
23/2
1 total stop
24h 25m total
Sydney to Sabah

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($234 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Tue 6/520:45SYD - BKI

1 stop24h 25mScoot

Tue 13/512:05BKI - SYD

1 stop21h 30mScoot

Deal found 20/2$535

Tue 6/520:45SYD - BKI

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/511:50BKI - SYD

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$596

Mon 1/920:45SYD - TWU

2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 22/921:30TWU - SYD

2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$698

Mon 1/922:10SYD - TWU

1 stop21h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 22/918:15TWU - SYD

1 stop23h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/2$903

Mon 24/312:10SYD - BKI

1 stop12h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 11/405:20BKI - SYD

1 stop12h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/2$942

Tue 1/407:55SYD - BKI

2 stops16h 35mBatik Air

Sat 5/407:00BKI - SYD

2 stops45h 05mBatik Air

Deal found 20/2$1,055

Thu 13/321:30SYD - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Mon 14/401:30BKI - SYD

1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/2$1,134

Mon 1/906:55SYD - TWU

3 stops31h 35mBatik Air

Mon 22/913:05TWU - SYD

2 stops15h 00mBatik Air

Deal found 20/2$1,403

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Tue 6/520:45SYD - BKI

1 stop24h 25mScoot

Tue 13/512:05BKI - SYD

1 stop21h 30mScoot

Deal found 20/2$535

Tue 6/520:45SYD - BKI

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/511:50BKI - SYD

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$596

Tue 1/407:55SYD - BKI

2 stops16h 35mBatik Air

Sat 5/407:00BKI - SYD

2 stops45h 05mBatik Air

Deal found 20/2$1,055

Thu 13/321:30SYD - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Mon 14/401:30BKI - SYD

1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/2$1,134

Sat 19/413:05SYD - BKI

1 stop13h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 26/405:20BKI - SYD

1 stop12h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,557

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Fri 21/222:15SYD - TWU

1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/221:30TWU - SYD

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$1,525

Thu 13/314:05SYD - BKI

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 15/413:00BKI - SYD

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$635

Thu 13/321:30SYD - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Mon 14/401:30BKI - SYD

1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/2$1,134

Mon 24/312:10SYD - BKI

1 stop12h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 11/405:20BKI - SYD

1 stop12h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/2$942

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

20:45-19:10

1 stop24h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 13/5

12:05-11:35

1 stop21h 30m

$535

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

20:45-23:00

2 stops28h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 13/5

11:50-11:35

2 stops21h 45m

$596

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/3

12:10-21:35

1 stop12h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/4

05:20-19:35

1 stop12h 15m

$942

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/4

07:55-21:30

2 stops16h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/4

07:00-07:05

2 stops45h 05m

$1,055

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/3

21:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 14/4

01:30-09:00

1 stop29h 30m

$1,134

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 19/4

10:10-22:55

2 stops38h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 27/4

22:20-08:00

2 stops31h 40m

$2,220

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/2

14:05-17:45

1 stop30h 40m

$318

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/3

21:50-22:30

2 stops51h 40m

$334

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Travel insights for flights to Sabah

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How long is the flight to Sabah?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Sabah takes 17 hours 7 minutes. Flights to Sabah from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sabah?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Sabah are Malaysia Airlines, Scoot and Singapore Airlines.

Malaysia Airlines

From $521

Scoot

From $327

Singapore Airlines

From $620

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sabah?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Sabah are Scoot, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Sabah 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

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?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

263 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

263 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

263 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

China Eastern

7.0

Good

126 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

263 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Scoot

6.7

Okay

298 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

263 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Batik Air

6.0

Okay

69 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

263 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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, Scoot 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 $21, while return flights cost around $94.
How much is a return flight to Sabah?
A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around $233, however they can be found for as little as $60.
Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 25 minutes).
Does Kota Kinabalu have car hire?
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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Temperature in Sabah by month

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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 21 February 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

Can I find cheaper flights to Sabah if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Sabah?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah?

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Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

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