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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €21, departing 7 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 13 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 23Check 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 Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu. 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.
A clearer picture of your fare
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Sandakan Airport (SDK) → Sandakan, city gazetteer reference point (5.8394, 118.1172): ≈ 9 km.
- Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Kota-Kinabalu, city gazetteer reference point (5.9804, 116.0735): ≈ 6 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 Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu: November 2026, from €21 (checked 13 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €22 | 3 |
| November 2026 | €21 | 14 |
| February 2027 | €24 | 5 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu: Monday, from €21 (checked 13 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €21 | 4 |
| Tuesday | €21 | 4 |
| Wednesday | €21 | 4 |
| Thursday | €21 | 3 |
| Saturday | €21 | 3 |
| Sunday | €21 | 3 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €21 (checked 13 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €22 | 3 |
| 8 to 30 days | €21 | 13 |
| 61 days or more | €24 | 6 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu?
The lowest fare we have observed is €21, found on 13 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu?
Cheapest month from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu: November 2026, from €21 (checked 13 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines.
How many of the observed Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu fares were non-stop?
27 of the 27 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 Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu?
Cheapest day of the week from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu: Monday, from €21 (checked 13 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: 13 Oct 2026