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Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $25 and round-trip from $48. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SDK 1:50 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 2:35 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Dec 15 | AirAsia
      BKI 8:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 8:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Thu, Dec 17 | AirAsia
      $48 $62
      23% off
      23% off
      $62 $48
    • SDK 8:10 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 8:55 AM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 22 | AirAsia
      BKI 8:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 8:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
      $48 $62
      23% off
      23% off
      $62 $48
    • SDK 4:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 4:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia
      BKI 3:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 3:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Nov 25 | AirAsia
      $48 $62
      23% off
      23% off
      $62 $48
    • SDK 1:50 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 2:35 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 29 | AirAsia
      BKI 7:00 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 7:45 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Dec 1 | AirAsia
      $48
      23% off
      $62 $48
    • SDK 6:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 6:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Dec 5 | AirAsia
      BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Mon, Dec 7 | AirAsia
      $48
      23% off
      $62 $48
    • SDK 9:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 9:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Dec 13 | AirAsia
      BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Tue, Dec 15 | AirAsia
      $48
      23% off
      $62 $48
    • SDK 4:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 4:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Dec 2 | AirAsia
      BKI 5:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 5:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Fri, Dec 4 | AirAsia
      $48
      23% off
      $62 $48
    • SDK 11:25 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 12:10 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Dec 14 | AirAsia
      BKI 7:00 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 7:45 AM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Wed, Dec 16 | AirAsia
      $48
      23% off
      $62 $48
    • SDK 11:25 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 12:10 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Dec 3 | AirAsia
      BKI 3:00 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      SDK 3:45 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Dec 5 | AirAsia
      $49
      21% off
      $62 $49
    • SDK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BKI 2:00 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
      BKI 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      SDK 4:00 PM
      Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SDK 4:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 4:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Dec 16 | AirAsia
      $25 $32
      22% off
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • Cheapest
      SDK 6:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 6:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 28 | AirAsia
      $25 $32
      22% off
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • Cheapest
      SDK 4:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 4:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Dec 2 | AirAsia
      $25 $32
      22% off
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • Cheapest
      SDK 11:25 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 12:10 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Dec 3 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • Cheapest
      SDK 9:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 9:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Dec 6 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • Cheapest
      SDK 9:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 9:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Dec 7 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • Cheapest
      SDK 9:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 9:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Dec 12 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • Cheapest
      SDK 6:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 6:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Dec 15 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • Cheapest
      SDK 6:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 6:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BKI 2:00 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SDK 4:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 4:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Dec 16 | AirAsia
      $25 $32
      22% off
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 6:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 6:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 28 | AirAsia
      $25 $32
      22% off
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 4:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 4:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Dec 2 | AirAsia
      $25 $32
      22% off
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 11:25 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 12:10 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Dec 3 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 9:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 9:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Dec 6 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 9:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 9:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Dec 7 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 9:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 9:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Dec 12 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 6:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 6:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Dec 15 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 6:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 6:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BKI 2:00 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SDK 6:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 6:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia
      $25 $104
      76% off
      76% off
      $104 $25
    • SDK 1:50 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 2:35 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
      $25 $104
      76% off
      76% off
      $104 $25
    • SDK 1:50 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 2:35 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Dec 2 | AirAsia
      $25 $104
      76% off
      76% off
      $104 $25
    • SDK 9:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 9:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Dec 8 | AirAsia
      $25
      76% off
      $104 $25
    • SDK 6:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 6:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Dec 3 | AirAsia
      $25
      76% off
      $104 $25
    • SDK 1:50 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 2:35 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Dec 14 | AirAsia
      $26
      75% off
      $104 $26
    • SDK 1:50 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 2:35 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 30 | AirAsia
      $26
      75% off
      $104 $26
    • SDK 1:50 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 2:35 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 29 | AirAsia
      $26
      75% off
      $104 $26
    • SDK 6:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 6:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 18 | AirAsia
      $26
      75% off
      $104 $26
    • SDK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BKI 2:00 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SDK 1:50 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 2:35 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | AirAsia
      $26 $437
      94% off
      94% off
      $437 $26
    • SDK 1:50 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 2:35 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 28 | AirAsia
      $28 $437
      94% off
      94% off
      $437 $28
    • SDK 1:50 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 2:35 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 2 | AirAsia
      $28 $437
      94% off
      94% off
      $437 $28
    • SDK 1:50 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 2:35 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia
      $28
      94% off
      $437 $28
    • SDK 6:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 6:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 31 | AirAsia
      $28
      94% off
      $437 $28
    • SDK 4:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 4:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 1 | AirAsia
      $28
      94% off
      $437 $28
    • SDK 6:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 6:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 30 | AirAsia
      $30
      93% off
      $437 $30
    • SDK 9:25 AM
      5h 15m
      1 stop
      BKI 2:40 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 3 | AirBorneo
      $70
      84% off
      $437 $70
    • SDK 9:25 AM
      5h 15m
      1 stop
      BKI 2:40 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 2 | AirBorneo
      $71
      84% off
      $437 $71
    • SDK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BKI 2:00 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • SDK 4:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 4:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Dec 16 | AirAsia
      $25 $32
      22% off
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 6:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 6:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 28 | AirAsia
      $25 $32
      22% off
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 4:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 4:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Dec 2 | AirAsia
      $25 $32
      22% off
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 11:25 AM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 12:10 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Dec 3 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 9:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 9:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Dec 6 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 9:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 9:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Dec 7 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 9:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 9:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Dec 12 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 6:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 6:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Dec 15 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 6:10 PM
      45m
      Nonstop
      BKI 6:55 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
      $25
      22% off
      $32 $25
    • SDK 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      BKI 2:00 PM
      Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu 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 Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. 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 Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. 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 $40.

$40
$29
$17
$6
    Cheapest
  • $32
    Oct
  • $20
    Nov
  • $19
    Dec
  • $17
    Jan
  • $22
    Feb
  • $21
    Mar
  • $29
    Apr
  • $37
    May
  • $40
    Jun
  • $34
    Jul
  • $31
    Aug
  • $27
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. 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 Intl. Airport, with an average price of $42. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $91.

$91
$67
$42
$18
    Cheapest
  • $63
    Oct
  • $50
    Nov
  • $53
    Dec
  • $42
    Jan
  • $61
    Feb
  • $72
    Mar
  • $79
    Apr
  • $88
    May
  • $91
    Jun
  • $76
    Jul
  • $72
    Aug
  • $66
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. 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 Intl. 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.

$43
$40
$36
$33
    Cheapest
  • $37
    Mon
  • $37
    Tue
  • $36
    Wed
  • $37
    Thu
  • $43
    Fri
  • $37
    Sat
  • $39
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is AirAsia (from $25) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia
From $25
AirBorneo
From $65
Malaysia Airlines
From $160
Xiamen Airlines
From $616

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What is the flight schedule from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. 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. AK6495

    Sandakan Airport

    5:30 PM

    SDK

    50m

    6:20 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AK6487

    Sandakan Airport

    10:30 AM

    SDK

    50m

    11:20 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AK6485

    Sandakan Airport

    6:50 PM

    SDK

    50m

    7:40 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AK6497

    Sandakan Airport

    3:15 PM

    SDK

    45m

    4:00 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AK6491

    Sandakan Airport

    1:50 PM

    SDK

    45m

    2:35 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  6. AK6493

    Sandakan Airport

    7:55 AM

    SDK

    45m

    8:40 AM

    BKI

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

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

Flight distance 222.7 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $25
Cheapest return ticket price $48

FAQs for Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport Flights

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

    Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport takes about 34 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 Intl. Airport (BKI).
  • The earliest flight from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. 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 Intl. Airport (BKI) 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 Sandakan Airport (SDK) at 07:55 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) at 08:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Sandakan Airport (SDK) at 21:10 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) at 22:00.
    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • 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 Intl. Airport currently start from $25, and round-trip fares start from $48. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia flight departing on Wed, Dec 16; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) operate direct flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 33 minutes, and around 34 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 Intl. Airport is $117. 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 Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from $25. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. 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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