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 $25, while return flights cost around $116.

How much is a return flight to Sabah?

A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around $257, however they can be found for as little as $73.

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 (13 hours 30 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 2024

Return from	$1,014
One-way from	$306
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,649

Scoot
20/1-29/1
2 total stops
38h 10m total
Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

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17/2
1 total stop
16h 40m total
Sydney to Sabah

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High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise

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Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop

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Average for return flights in December 2024

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Sun 22/1210:05SYD - BKI

3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/1201:35BKI - SYD

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,202

Thu 26/1214:05SYD - BKI

1 stop30h 40mScoot

Sat 4/112:30BKI - SYD

1 stop29h 05mScoot

Deal found 17/12$1,786

Sun 22/1221:30SYD - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Sat 28/1201:30BKI - SYD

1 stop33h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/12$1,926

Thu 19/1212:15SYD - BKI

1 stop37h 25mT'way Air

Tue 14/123:40BKI - SYD

1 stop31h 35mT'way Air

Deal found 18/12$3,008

Thu 19/1214:15SYD - BKI

2 stops54h 45mChina Southern

Mon 13/103:30BKI - SYD

1 stop13h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 17/12$3,240

Thu 19/1207:15SYD - BKI

2 stops16h 25mBatik Air

Tue 14/111:20BKI - SYD

2 stops15h 55mBatik Air

Deal found 17/12$3,728

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Mon 20/114:05SYD - BKI

1 stop24h 25mScoot

Wed 29/120:05BKI - SYD

1 stop13h 45mScoot

Deal found 17/12$1,014

Sat 18/110:45SYD - BKI

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/122:55BKI - SYD

2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,019

Wed 8/122:10SYD - BKI

1 stop31h 20mChina Southern

Fri 10/103:30BKI - SYD

1 stop13h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 17/12$1,349

Tue 14/110:15SYD - BKI

1 stop17h 15mChina Eastern

Mon 20/101:30BKI - SYD

1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/12$1,489

Thu 16/107:15SYD - BKI

2 stops16h 25mBatik Air

Thu 23/121:30BKI - SYD

2 stops29h 45mBatik Air

Deal found 18/12$1,838

Last-minute flights to Sabah
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Thu 19/1212:15SYD - BKI

1 stop37h 25mT'way Air

Tue 14/123:40BKI - SYD

1 stop31h 35mT'way Air

Deal found 18/12$3,008

Thu 26/1220:25SYD - BKI

2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/106:00BKI - SYD

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,572

Wed 8/122:10SYD - BKI

1 stop31h 20mChina Southern

Fri 10/103:30BKI - SYD

1 stop13h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 17/12$1,349

Tue 14/110:15SYD - BKI

1 stop17h 15mChina Eastern

Mon 20/101:30BKI - SYD

1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/12$1,489

Thu 16/107:15SYD - BKI

2 stops16h 25mBatik Air

Thu 23/121:30BKI - SYD

2 stops29h 45mBatik Air

Deal found 18/12$1,838

Sat 18/110:45SYD - BKI

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/122:55BKI - SYD

2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,019

Mon 20/114:05SYD - BKI

1 stop24h 25mScoot

Wed 29/120:05BKI - SYD

1 stop13h 45mScoot

Deal found 17/12$1,014

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/4

21:15-13:55

2 stops18h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 2/5

21:35-11:35

1 stop12h 00m

$713

SydneyTawau

SYD - TWU

SYDTWU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/4

11:00-09:10

1 stop24h 10m

Tawau

Fri 2/5

21:30-20:00

1 stop20h 30m

$826

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/3

22:15-13:55

1 stop18h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/4

05:20-19:35

1 stop12h 15m

$849

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/4

20:45-20:50

1 stop26h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 30/4

19:55-19:45

1 stop21h 50m

$852

SydneyTawau

SYD - TWU

SYDTWU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/4

13:05-10:10

1 stop23h 05m

Tawau

Wed 23/4

18:15-19:35

1 stop23h 20m

$1,181

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/4

10:05-18:20

1 stop34h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 3/5

19:20-19:40

1 stop22h 20m

$1,213

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/3

21:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/4

01:30-09:00

1 stop29h 30m

$1,222

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/3

07:15-10:40

2 stops30h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 11/4

11:20-06:05

2 stops16h 45m

$1,464

SydneyTawau

SYD - TWU

SYDTWU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/4

07:20-21:30

2 stops16h 10m

Tawau

Wed 30/4

08:05-06:05

2 stops20h 00m

$1,502

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/2

21:50-11:30

1 stop16h 40m

$306

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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 14 hours 12 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 $522

Scoot

From $265

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Scoot and China Eastern to Sabah. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

China Southern

7.5

Good

92 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern

7.5

Good

92 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

92 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern

7.0

Good

155 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

92 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Scoot

6.7

Okay

298 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

92 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Batik Air

6.0

Okay

70 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

92 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

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 $25, while return flights cost around $116.
How much is a return flight to Sabah?
A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around $257, however they can be found for as little as $73.
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 (13 hours 30 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

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

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How much is a return flight to Sabah?

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