Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan from AU$ 24

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Sandakan (SDK)?

  Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 24 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BKI to SDK on Wed, Jan 21), while AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 46 departing on Mon, Jan 12 and returning on Mon, Jan 19.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Sandakan (SDK)?

  It takes about 46 minutes to fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Sandakan (SDK).

• When is the best time to book flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 39 flight per week flying from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6486 (09:05) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6492 (06:42) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6490 (12:53)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

  To find best deals on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jan 21, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 24.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sandakan travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is August, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan on December 15, 2025 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at AU$ 11.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Sandakan from Kota Kinabalu?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sandakan, with Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Sandakan Airport (BKI-SDK) is by far the most common option on this route: Sandakan Airport (SDK).

• What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan?

  The time difference between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu is 0h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.