Cheap flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan

One-way fares from US$21 · BKI → SDK · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Sandakan → Kota-Kinabalu
Cheapest fare
US$21

AirAsia · Fri, 20 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from US$21

Direct flights
Yes

AirAsia

Flight time
0h 45m

230 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest US$21
  2. December 2026 US$27
  3. March 2027 US$34
  4. May 2027 US$54
  5. September 2027 US$28

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

AirAsia
Depart07:00 Fri, 20 NovBKI → SDK 0h 45m · Direct
US$21one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart20:00 Sat, 21 NovBKI → SDK 0h 45m · Direct
US$22one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart20:00 Mon, 9 NovBKI → SDK 0h 45m · Direct
US$26one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart17:00 Tue, 10 NovBKI → SDK 0h 45m · Direct
US$26one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart20:00 Thu, 5 NovBKI → SDK 0h 45m · Direct
US$27one way, per person
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About flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan

Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) and Sandakan (SDK) are about 230 km apart. Direct flights take around 0h 45m, and recent direct fares were with AirAsia. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$21, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$21 with AirAsia, departing Friday, 20 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$21 to US$54.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from US$21 one way.

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with AirAsia.

How long is the flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?

A direct flight takes about 0h 45m. Kota-Kinabalu and Sandakan are around 230 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?

Recent fares on this route were with AirAsia.

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