Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah from $58 Return

Flight deals from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah

Looking for cheap tickets from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah, or a last-minute trip? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Tawau.$58 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia and AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Tawau.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Tawau on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $58, select.

Sandakan.$63 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Sat, 7 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Sandakan.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Sandakan on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $63, select.

Lahad Datu.$178 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Wed, 18 Mar.Return flight with AirBorneo.Outbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Lahad Datu.Inbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Lahad Datu on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From $178, select.

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Flying from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah

Arm yourself with these facts on the fly.

Cheapest flight found	$58
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	50 mins
Average flights per week	224
Most popular airline	AirAsia

How to find cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah

We've compared the best online travel agents and flight providers on the internet to find the cheapest plane tickets from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah. Other savvy travellers recently found return flights from $58 and one-way tickets from $26. Ready to join them? Here are a few tips to help you do it the smart way.

Fly in April

The cheapest time to fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah is currently April.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any direct flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah?

Yes - direct flights currently operate from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport, Sandakan Airport and Lahad Datu Airport in Sabah.

What is the average price of a flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah?

We looked at all of the upcoming return flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah we could find over the next 12 months. It looks like $58 is the best price. This is good, compared to the average Sabah ticket price of $100.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah?

The cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport is currently April.
The cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sandakan Airport is currently March.
And the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Lahad Datu Airport is usually March.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.