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- Lowest observed
- €22, departing 6 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 7 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 20Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
- Reported fastest flight
- 45m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 227 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 45m
- Airlines seen
- AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines. Check current timetables.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Kota-Kinabalu, city gazetteer reference point (5.9804, 116.0735): ≈ 6 km.
- Sandakan Airport (SDK) → Sandakan, city gazetteer reference point (5.8394, 118.1172): ≈ 9 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan: January 2027, from €22 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | €26 | 14 |
| January 2027 | €22 | 5 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan: Wednesday, from €22 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €26 | 3 |
| Tuesday | €26 | 3 |
| Wednesday | €22 | 4 |
| Thursday | €23 | 3 |
| Sunday | €27 | 3 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?
The lowest fare we have observed is €22, found on 7 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?
Cheapest month from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan: January 2027, from €22 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?
Yes. We have seen non-stop flights on this route, flown by AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines.
How many of the observed Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan fares were non-stop?
26 of the 26 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?
Cheapest day of the week from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan: Wednesday, from €22 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 7 Oct 2026