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— BKI
22 tammi — 29 tammi1
1 adult

Flights to Sabah in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sabah in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 tammikuu 2025.

Return from

$571

One-way from

$307

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,308
3/3-11/3
  • 3/3-11/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • Sydney to Kota Kinabalu
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 23/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 40m total
  • Sydney to Sabah
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High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
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ma 3/321:50SYD - BKI
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
ti 11/313:30BKI - SYD
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$571
su 2/321:50SYD - TWU
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
su 9/317:15TWU - SYD
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$628
ma 3/314:05SYD - BKI
1 stop24h 25mScoot
ti 11/312:30BKI - SYD
1 stop21h 20mScoot
Deal found 16/1$652
ma 24/312:10SYD - BKI
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
pe 11/412:40BKI - SYD
1 stop19h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/1$954
ke 19/221:30SYD - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
ti 25/201:30BKI - SYD
1 stop33h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1$1,110
to 17/411:40SYD - BKI
1 stop36h 45mT'way Air
la 26/423:25BKI - SYD
1 stop32h 30mT'way Air
Deal found 16/1$1,260

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Locate flights to Sabah that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 tammikuu 2025.

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Price

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ma 3/3

21:50-18:05

2 stops23h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

ti 11/3

13:30-12:50

2 stops20h 20m

$571

SydneyTawau

SYD - TWU

SYDTWU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

su 2/3

21:50-20:55

2 stops26h 05m

Tawau

su 9/3

17:15-12:50

2 stops16h 35m

$628

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ma 3/3

14:05-11:30

1 stop24h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

ti 11/3

12:30-12:50

1 stop21h 20m

$652

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ma 24/3

12:10-00:55

1 stop15h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

pe 11/4

12:40-10:00

1 stop19h 20m

$954

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ke 19/2

21:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

ti 25/2

01:30-13:35

1 stop33h 05m

$1,110

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

to 17/4

11:40-22:25

1 stop36h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

la 26/4

23:25-09:55

1 stop32h 30m

$1,260

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

su 23/3

21:50-11:30

1 stop16h 40m

$307

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

su 23/3

14:05-10:35

2 stops23h 30m

$357

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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 21 hours 42 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

Malaysia Airlines

From $522

Scoot

Scoot

From $265

Singapore Airlines

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

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).

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 17 tammikuu 2025.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

China Eastern
7.0
Good
134 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Scoot
6.7
Okay
300 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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 $26, while return flights cost around $58.

  • How much is a return flight to Sabah?

    A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around $244, however they can be found for as little as $61.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 45 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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