Cheap flights from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu from $29 SDK → BKI
Sandakan Airport (SDK) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $29 with AirAsia, 15 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $29, AirAsia, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, one-way fares from $22 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- AirAsia
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 45 min
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $25 to $29.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$29
15 Nov · AirAsia
Sandakan Airport (SDK) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Leaves 9:10 p.m. · 45 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$29
15 Nov · AirAsia
Sandakan Airport (SDK) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Leaves 9:10 p.m. · 45 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$29 15 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$22 21 Jan 2027found 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $22 to $26.
At $29, 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 15 Nov to 5 Feb 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 15 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov | $27 | AirAsia | Sandakan Airport (SDK) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Nov | $29 | AirAsia | Sandakan Airport (SDK) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $25 | AirAsia | Sandakan Airport (SDK) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Jan 2027 | $22 | AirAsia | Sandakan Airport (SDK) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Feb 2027 | $45 | AirAsia | Sandakan Airport (SDK) → Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $22.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: AirAsia.
Premium cabin fares from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu
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 15 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu?
One-way
The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 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 | $25 | $22 | +4% | 46 |
| 7–13 days | $24 | $22 | Cheapest seen | 47 |
| 14–29 days | $24 | $23 | +0% | 39 |
| 30–59 days | $26 | $23 | +8% | 28 |
| 60–89 days | $28 | $22 | +17% | 26 |
| 90–179 days | $27 | $23 | +13% | 26 |
| 180+ days | $55 | $53 | +129% | 14 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Lahad Datu → Kota-Kinabalu
92 km from Sandakan
$60
$31 more than flying from Sandakan
19 Nov · LDU → BKI · nonstop
found 4 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 one-way found recently is for 15 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 one-way flight from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $29 with AirAsia, 15 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $22 with AirAsia, 21 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $25 to $29.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $22, 21 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $29 with AirAsia, 15 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with AirAsia on 15 Nov, takes 45 min from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu?
Between 15 Nov and 5 Feb 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