Cheap flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan from $27 BKI → SDK
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Sandakan Airport (SDK)
The cheapest return found recently is $54 with AirAsia, 19 Nov – 21 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $27 with AirAsia, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $27, AirAsia, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $54, 19 Nov to 21 Nov
- Usual return price
- $44 to $54
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $42 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- AirAsia
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 45 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $44 to $54.
Cheapest return found recently
$54
19 Nov – 21 Nov · AirAsia
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Sandakan Airport (SDK)
Leaves 10:15 a.m. · Return leaves 4:10 p.m. · 1 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$54
19 Nov – 21 Nov · AirAsia
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Sandakan Airport (SDK)
Leaves 10:15 a.m. · Return leaves 4:10 p.m. · 1 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$54 19 Nov – 21 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
$42 8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $42 to $51.
At $54, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 16 Nov to 7 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
35 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov | $44 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Sandakan Airport (SDK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 21 Nov | $54 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Sandakan Airport (SDK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 | $54 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Sandakan Airport (SDK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $42 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Sandakan Airport (SDK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Mar 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 | $87 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Sandakan Airport (SDK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $42.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: AirAsia.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $28 to $29.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$27
21 Nov · AirAsia
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Sandakan Airport (SDK)
Leaves 10:15 a.m. · 45 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$27
21 Nov · AirAsia
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Sandakan Airport (SDK)
Leaves 10:15 a.m. · 45 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$27 21 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $20 to $25.
At $27, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 21 Nov to 1 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | $27 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Sandakan Airport (SDK) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Nov | $28 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Sandakan Airport (SDK) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Dec | $29 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Sandakan Airport (SDK) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Dec | $28 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Sandakan Airport (SDK) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jan 2027 | $29 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Sandakan Airport (SDK) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $27.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: AirAsia.
Premium cabin fares from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 19 Nov – 21 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $55 | $44 | +10% | 26 |
| 7–13 days | $51 | $44 | +2% | 29 |
| 14–29 days | $50 | $48 | Cheapest seen | 20 |
| 30–59 days | $50 | $42 | +0% | 28 |
| 60–89 days | $52 | $42 | +4% | 44 |
| 90–179 days | $52 | $48 | +4% | 41 |
| 180+ days | $54 | $49 | +8% | 22 |
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $26 | $22 | +8% | 43 |
| 7–13 days | $24 | $21 | Cheapest seen | 36 |
| 14–29 days | $25 | $21 | +4% | 40 |
| 30–59 days | $26 | $21 | +8% | 43 |
| 60–89 days | $24 | $20 | +0% | 42 |
| 90–179 days | $27 | $21 | +13% | 33 |
| 180+ days | $28 | $24 | +17% | 31 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Kota-Kinabalu → Lahad Datu
92 km from Sandakan
$60
$33 more than flying to Sandakan
21 Nov · BKI → LDU · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 19 Nov – 21 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?
The cheapest return found recently is $54 with AirAsia, 19 Nov to 21 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $42 with AirAsia, 8 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $44 to $54.
How much is a one-way flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $27 with AirAsia, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $28 to $29.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $42, 8 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $27, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $54 with AirAsia, 19 Nov to 21 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $27 with AirAsia, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with AirAsia on 21 Nov, takes 45 min from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Sandakan?
Between 16 Nov and 7 Mar 2027, AirAsia has the cheapest return on all 5 departure dates we hold. Between 21 Nov and 1 Jan 2027, AirAsia has the cheapest one-way on all 5 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work