Cheap flights from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu

One-way fares from US$26 · SDK → BKI · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
US$26

AirAsia · Mon, 9 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from US$26

Direct flights
Yes

AirAsia

Flight time
0h 45m

230 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest US$26
  2. December 2026 US$26
  3. May 2027 US$69

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

AirAsia
Depart08:10 Mon, 9 NovSDK → BKI 0h 45m · Direct
US$26one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart13:50 Tue, 10 NovSDK → BKI 0h 45m · Direct
US$26one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart21:10 Fri, 13 NovSDK → BKI 0h 45m · Direct
US$26one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart18:10 Mon, 16 NovSDK → BKI 0h 45m · Direct
US$26one way, per person
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About flights from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu

Sandakan (SDK) and Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) 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$26, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$26 with AirAsia, departing Monday, 9 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$26 to US$69.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from US$26 one way.

Are there direct flights from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with AirAsia.

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

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

Which airlines fly from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu?

Recent fares on this route were with AirAsia.

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