Cheap Flights from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

• How long is a flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

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

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu 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 Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 36 flight per week flying from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6495 (17:51) AirAsia Berhad: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6497 (15:28) AirAsia Berhad: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6491 (13:46)

• When are flight tickets from Sandakan (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

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

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu on November 25, 2025 with AirAsia Berhad, with prices starting at S$ 12.

• Which airports can I fly to for Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan?

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

• Is there any time difference between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?

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

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

  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.