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Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $24 and round-trip from $48. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
      SDK 1:50 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 2:35 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
      $48 $69
      30% off
      30% off
      $69 $48
    • BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia
      SDK 8:10 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 8:55 AM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 21 | AirAsia
      $48 $69
      30% off
      30% off
      $69 $48
    • BKI 7:00 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 7:45 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Dec 3 | AirAsia
      SDK 4:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 4:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Dec 10 | AirAsia
      $48 $69
      30% off
      30% off
      $69 $48
    • BKI 10:15 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 11:00 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Dec 5 | AirAsia
      SDK 4:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 4:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Dec 12 | AirAsia
      $48
      30% off
      $69 $48
    • BKI 10:15 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 11:00 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Dec 6 | AirAsia
      SDK 8:10 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 8:55 AM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Dec 13 | AirAsia
      $48
      30% off
      $69 $48
    • BKI 7:00 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 7:45 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Dec 4 | AirAsia
      SDK 4:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 4:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Dec 10 | AirAsia
      $48
      30% off
      $69 $48
    • BKI 7:00 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 7:45 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Dec 10 | AirAsia
      SDK 8:10 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 8:55 AM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Dec 13 | AirAsia
      $48
      30% off
      $69 $48
    • BKI 10:15 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 11:00 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Dec 7 | AirAsia
      SDK 9:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 9:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Dec 10 | AirAsia
      $48
      30% off
      $69 $48
    • BKI 7:00 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 7:45 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Dec 8 | AirAsia
      SDK 1:50 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 2:35 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Dec 15 | AirAsia
      $48
      30% off
      $69 $48
    • BKI 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SDK 2:00 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      SDK 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      BKI 4:00 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      BKI 8:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 8:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
      $24 $36
      33% off
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • Cheapest
      BKI 3:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 3:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
      $24 $36
      33% off
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • Cheapest
      BKI 12:40 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 1:25 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia
      $24 $36
      33% off
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • Cheapest
      BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Nov 21 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • Cheapest
      BKI 12:40 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 1:25 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • Cheapest
      BKI 7:00 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 7:45 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • Cheapest
      BKI 8:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 8:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • Cheapest
      BKI 12:40 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 1:25 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Dec 3 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • Cheapest
      BKI 8:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 8:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Dec 7 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SDK 2:00 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BKI 8:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 8:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
      $24 $36
      33% off
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 3:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 3:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
      $24 $36
      33% off
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 12:40 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 1:25 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia
      $24 $36
      33% off
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Nov 21 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 12:40 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 1:25 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 7:00 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 7:45 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 8:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 8:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 12:40 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 1:25 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Dec 3 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 8:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 8:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Dec 7 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SDK 2:00 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BKI 7:00 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 7:45 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
      $24 $148
      84% off
      84% off
      $148 $24
    • BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
      $24 $148
      84% off
      84% off
      $148 $24
    • BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
      $25 $148
      83% off
      83% off
      $148 $25
    • BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Dec 17 | AirAsia
      $25
      83% off
      $148 $25
    • BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Nov 25 | AirAsia
      $25
      83% off
      $148 $25
    • BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Nov 28 | AirAsia
      $25
      83% off
      $148 $25
    • BKI 7:00 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 7:45 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Dec 16 | AirAsia
      $25
      83% off
      $148 $25
    • BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Dec 9 | AirAsia
      $25
      83% off
      $148 $25
    • BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Dec 11 | AirAsia
      $25
      83% off
      $148 $25
    • BKI 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SDK 2:00 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      BKI 8:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 8:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Oct 27 | AirAsia
      $26 $346
      92% off
      92% off
      $346 $26
    • BKI 3:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 3:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Oct 28 | AirAsia
      $26 $346
      92% off
      92% off
      $346 $26
    • BKI 4:40 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:25 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Oct 24 | AirAsia
      $26 $346
      92% off
      92% off
      $346 $26
    • BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia
      $26
      92% off
      $346 $26
    • BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Oct 30 | AirAsia
      $27
      92% off
      $346 $27
    • BKI 7:00 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 7:45 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Oct 26 | AirAsia
      $27
      92% off
      $346 $27
    • BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Oct 25 | AirAsia
      $39
      89% off
      $346 $39
    • BKI 9:45 PM
      13h 20m
      1 stop
      SDK 11:05 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Oct 27 | AirAsia
      $100
      71% off
      $346 $100
    • BKI 7:00 AM
      4h 35m
      1 stop
      SDK 11:35 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Oct 24 | AirAsia
      $100
      71% off
      $346 $100
    • BKI 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SDK 2:00 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • BKI 8:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 8:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
      $24 $36
      33% off
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 3:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 3:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
      $24 $36
      33% off
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 12:40 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 1:25 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia
      $24 $36
      33% off
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Nov 21 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 12:40 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 1:25 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Nov 26 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 7:00 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 7:45 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 8:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 8:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 12:40 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 1:25 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Dec 3 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 8:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 8:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Dec 7 | AirAsia
      $24
      33% off
      $36 $24
    • BKI 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SDK 2:00 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of $17. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as $41.

$41
$29
$17
$5
    Cheapest
  • $31
    Oct
  • $20
    Nov
  • $18
    Dec
  • $17
    Jan
  • $21
    Feb
  • $22
    Mar
  • $29
    Apr
  • $34
    May
  • $41
    Jun
  • $34
    Jul
  • $31
    Aug
  • $27
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan 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 Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan Airport, with an average price of $46. In contrast, May is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $97.

$97
$72
$46
$21
    Cheapest
  • $67
    Oct
  • $53
    Nov
  • $52
    Dec
  • $46
    Jan
  • $66
    Feb
  • $84
    Mar
  • $80
    Apr
  • $97
    May
  • $89
    Jun
  • $81
    Jul
  • $76
    Aug
  • $71
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan 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 Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$38
$37
$35
$34
  • $36
    Mon
  • $35
    Tue
  • $36
    Wed
  • $36
    Thu
  • $37
    Fri
  • $37
    Sat
  • $38
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan Airport is AirAsia (from $24) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia
From $24
Batik Air Malaysia
From $81
Malaysia Airlines
From $126
Firefly Airline
From $165
Scoot
From $283
China Southern Airlines
From $461
Xiamen Airlines
From $484
Royal Brunei Airlines
From $755

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AK6492

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

    6:45 AM

    BKI

    45m

    7:30 AM

    SDK

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AK6484

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

    5:35 PM

    BKI

    50m

    6:25 PM

    SDK

    S M T W T - S
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  3. AK6490

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

    12:25 PM

    BKI

    45m

    1:10 PM

    SDK

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AK6496

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

    2:05 PM

    BKI

    45m

    2:50 PM

    SDK

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AK6494

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

    4:20 PM

    BKI

    45m

    5:05 PM

    SDK

    S M T W T F S
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  6. AK6486

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

    9:15 AM

    BKI

    50m

    10:05 AM

    SDK

    S M T W T F S
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About Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport and Sandakan Airport

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

Flight distance 222.7 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $24
Cheapest return ticket price $48

FAQs for Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan Airport Flights

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

    Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan 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 Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK).
  • The earliest flight from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan Airport departs at 06:45, and the last departs at 16:40, 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 Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $46 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) at 06:25 and arrives in Sandakan Airport (SDK) at 07:10.
  • The latest flight departs from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) at 18:55 and arrives in Sandakan Airport (SDK) at 19:40.
    • The distance from Sandakan Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) is a very popular airline operating an average of 1754 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan Airport currently start from $24, and round-trip fares start from $48. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia flight departing on Wed, Nov 11; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) operate direct flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan Airport, with an average flight time of 30 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 Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan Airport is $130. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan Airport, with one-way fares starting from $24. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport to Sandakan Airport operates around 34 weekly flights, mainly by AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia). Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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