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Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 33 and round-trip from AU$ 64. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SDK 11:25
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 12:10
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
        BKI 17:00
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 17:45
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Nov 28 | AirAsia
        AU$ 64 AU$ 88
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 88 AU$ 64
      • SDK 13:50
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 14:35
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia
        BKI 12:40
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 13:25
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Nov 29 | AirAsia
        AU$ 64 AU$ 88
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 88 AU$ 64
      • SDK 08:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 08:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 6 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:15
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 11:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Nov 12 | AirAsia
        AU$ 65 AU$ 88
        26% off
        26% off
        AU$ 88 AU$ 65
      • SDK 18:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 18:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia
        BKI 07:00
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 07:45
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
        AU$ 65
        26% off
        AU$ 88 AU$ 65
      • SDK 08:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 08:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia
        BKI 07:00
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 07:45
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia
        AU$ 65
        26% off
        AU$ 88 AU$ 65
      • SDK 11:25
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 12:10
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 22 | AirAsia
        BKI 20:00
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 20:45
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Nov 29 | AirAsia
        AU$ 65
        26% off
        AU$ 88 AU$ 65
      • SDK 13:50
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 14:35
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 19 | AirAsia
        BKI 07:00
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 07:45
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
        AU$ 65
        26% off
        AU$ 88 AU$ 65
      • SDK 18:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 18:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia
        BKI 20:00
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 20:45
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
        AU$ 65
        26% off
        AU$ 88 AU$ 65
      • SDK 18:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 18:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
        BKI 17:00
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 17:45
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia
        AU$ 65
        26% off
        AU$ 88 AU$ 65
      • SDK 08:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 08:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 30 | AirAsia
        BKI 10:15
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 11:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Dec 2 | AirAsia
        AU$ 65
        26% off
        AU$ 88 AU$ 65
      • SDK 21:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 21:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia
        BKI 07:00
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 07:45
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
        AU$ 65
        26% off
        AU$ 88 AU$ 65
      • SDK 21:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 21:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 28 | AirAsia
        BKI 15:00
        45m
        Direct
        SDK 15:45
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Oct 31 | AirAsia
        AU$ 65
        26% off
        AU$ 88 AU$ 65
      • SDK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
        BKI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SDK 16:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SDK 18:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 18:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
        AU$ 33 AU$ 45
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 45 AU$ 33
      • SDK 21:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 21:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 12 | AirAsia
        AU$ 33 AU$ 45
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 45 AU$ 33
      • SDK 18:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 18:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 18 | AirAsia
        AU$ 33 AU$ 45
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 45 AU$ 33
      • SDK 08:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 08:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
        AU$ 33
        27% off
        AU$ 45 AU$ 33
      • SDK 21:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 21:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Dec 1 | AirAsia
        AU$ 33
        27% off
        AU$ 45 AU$ 33
      • SDK 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 18:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 24 | AirAsia
        AU$ 33
        27% off
        AU$ 45 AU$ 33
      • SDK 21:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 21:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 28 | AirAsia
        AU$ 33
        27% off
        AU$ 45 AU$ 33
      • SDK 18:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 18:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 2 | AirAsia
        AU$ 33
        27% off
        AU$ 45 AU$ 33
      • SDK 21:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 21:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        AU$ 33
        27% off
        AU$ 45 AU$ 33
      • SDK 18:10
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 18:55
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia
        AU$ 33
        27% off
        AU$ 45 AU$ 33
      • SDK 07:55
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 08:40
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia
        AU$ 33
        27% off
        AU$ 45 AU$ 33
      • SDK 10:30
        50m
        Direct
        BKI 11:20
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 21 | AirAsia
        AU$ 33
        27% off
        AU$ 45 AU$ 33
      • SDK 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 14:00
        Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of AU$ 24. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 56.

AU$ 56
AU$ 40
AU$ 24
AU$ 8
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 43
    Oct
  • AU$ 29
    Nov
  • AU$ 26
    Dec
  • AU$ 24
    Jan
  • AU$ 32
    Feb
  • AU$ 30
    Mar
  • AU$ 41
    Apr
  • AU$ 52
    May
  • AU$ 56
    Jun
  • AU$ 48
    Jul
  • AU$ 45
    Aug
  • AU$ 38
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, January is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average price of AU$ 60. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 129.

AU$ 129
AU$ 95
AU$ 60
AU$ 26
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 102
    Oct
  • AU$ 71
    Nov
  • AU$ 75
    Dec
  • AU$ 60
    Jan
  • AU$ 87
    Feb
  • AU$ 103
    Mar
  • AU$ 112
    Apr
  • AU$ 125
    May
  • AU$ 129
    Jun
  • AU$ 108
    Jul
  • AU$ 103
    Aug
  • AU$ 94
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 62
AU$ 57
AU$ 52
AU$ 47
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 53
    Mon
  • AU$ 53
    Tue
  • AU$ 52
    Wed
  • AU$ 54
    Thu
  • AU$ 62
    Fri
  • AU$ 55
    Sat
  • AU$ 56
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is AirAsia (from AU$ 33) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia
From AU$ 33
AirBorneo
From AU$ 153
Malaysia Airlines
From AU$ 237
Firefly Airline
From AU$ 370

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What is the flight schedule from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AK6497

    Sandakan Airport

    16:10

    SDK

    45m

    16:55

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AK6495

    Sandakan Airport

    17:30

    SDK

    50m

    18:20

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AK6493

    Sandakan Airport

    08:10

    SDK

    45m

    08:55

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AK6487

    Sandakan Airport

    10:30

    SDK

    50m

    11:20

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AK6491

    Sandakan Airport

    13:35

    SDK

    45m

    14:20

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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About Sandakan Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Learn about Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 222.7km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$ 33
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 64

FAQs for Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

    Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport takes about 31 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The earliest flight from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport departs at 07:55, and the last departs at 17:50, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 69 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Sandakan Airport (SDK) at 07:55 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 08:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Sandakan Airport (SDK) at 21:10 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 22:00.
    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) is a very popular airline operating an average of 2154 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport currently start from AU$ 33, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 64. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia flight departing on Sat, Nov 7; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) operate direct flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with an average flight time of 31 minutes, and around 35 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is AU$ 160. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) are the most popular budget airlines flying from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with one-way fares starting from AU$ 33. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport operates around 35 weekly flights, mainly by AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia). Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Sandakan Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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