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$372+ 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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult

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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 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/12

15:00-13:15

2 stops25h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 17/12

11:45-11:30

1 stop20h 45m

$812

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/12

14:05-11:30

1 stop24h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/12

12:30-12:50

1 stop21h 20m

$1,225

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/12

10:15-00:30

1 stop17h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 31/12

01:30-13:35

1 stop33h 05m

$1,787

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/12

21:00-02:30

2 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/12

03:30-20:20

1 stop13h 50m

$1,853

SydneyTawau

SYD - TWU

SYDTWU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/12

09:20-10:25

2 stops28h 05m

Tawau

Thu 26/12

11:50-06:15

2 stops15h 25m

$4,604

SydneyTawau

SYD - TWU

SYDTWU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/12

22:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

Tawau

Thu 26/12

18:40-20:35

1 stop22h 55m

$6,000

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/12

16:10-17:45

1 stop28h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 26/12

12:30-05:55

1 stop38h 25m

$7,711

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/1

10:45-21:25

1 stop13h 40m

$372

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/12

14:05-17:45

1 stop30h 40m

$769

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Flights to Sabah in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sabah in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Return from

$812

One-way from

$372

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February

Average price

$831
9/12-17/12
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  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Sydney to Kota Kinabalu
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11/1
  • 11/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 40m total
  • Sydney to Sabah
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Mon 9/1215:00SYD - BKI
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/1211:45BKI - SYD
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$812
Sun 15/1214:05SYD - BKI
1 stop24h 25mScoot
Tue 24/1212:30BKI - SYD
1 stop21h 20mScoot
Deal found 19/11$1,225
Fri 27/1210:15SYD - BKI
1 stop17h 15mChina Eastern
Tue 31/1201:30BKI - SYD
1 stop33h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/11$1,787
Sun 15/1221:00SYD - BKI
2 stops32h 30mChina Southern
Mon 23/1203:30BKI - SYD
1 stop13h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 19/11$1,853
Thu 19/1209:20SYD - TWU
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/1211:50TWU - SYD
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$4,604
Thu 19/1222:15SYD - TWU
1 stop15h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 26/1218:40TWU - SYD
1 stop22h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 18/11$6,000
Thu 19/1216:10SYD - BKI
1 stop28h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 26/1212:30BKI - SYD
1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/11$7,711

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Travel insights for flights to Sabah

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Sabah including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Sabah?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Sabah takes 16 hours 10 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 $523

Scoot

Scoot

From $264

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $625

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 20 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines and China Southern to Sabah. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

China Southern
7.7
Good
123 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
299 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

China Eastern
7.0
Good
222 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Scoot
6.6
Okay
303 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

  • 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 $50, while return flights cost around $49.

  • How much is a return flight to Sabah?

    A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around $251, however they can be found for as little as $85.

  • 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 10 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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