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Cheap flights to Sabah from £398

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — BKI
16 May — 23 May1
1 adult
Thu 16/5
Thu 23/5

Flights to Sabah in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sabah in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 854,070 searches and data was last updated on 11 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£758

Return from

£524

One-way from

£398
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Kota Kinabalu
One-way flight from London to Sabah

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Cheap flights to Sabah in May & June 2024

Search the best deals to popular Sabah cities recently found by Cheapflights users
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to Sabah in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Wed 5/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 10/801:30BKI - LGW
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/5£558
Thu 27/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 17/701:30BKI - LGW
1 stop19h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/5£584
Sun 9/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 15/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/5£588
Sun 12/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 15/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/5£609
Sun 12/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 15/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/5£610
Sun 9/622:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sun 16/619:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 10/5£616
Thu 30/522:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Thu 13/619:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 10/5£618
Thu 30/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 12/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/5£661
Sat 18/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Tue 21/501:30BKI - LGW
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/5£663
Cheap flights to Tawau, Sabah
Mon 3/620:50LHR - TWU
3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/616:30TWU - LHR
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5£784
Mon 3/620:50LHR - TWU
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/613:35TWU - LHR
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5£814
Mon 3/622:00LHR - TWU
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/616:00TWU - LHR
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5£866
Mon 3/621:35LHR - TWU
1 stop29h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 7/618:15TWU - LHR
1 stop18h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/5£884
Sat 22/621:50LHR - TWU
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/718:15TWU - LHR
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5£927
Sun 9/621:10STN - TWU
2 stops54h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/611:00TWU - STN
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£953
Mon 3/611:00LHR - TWU
1 stop40h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 7/608:10TWU - LHR
2 stops39h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/5£955
Sat 22/621:45LGW - TWU
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/711:00TWU - LGW
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5£956
Mon 3/621:45LGW - TWU
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/618:15TWU - LGW
2 stops56h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5£976
Cheap flights to Sandakan, Sabah
Sat 11/521:35LHR - SDK
1 stop32h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 15/514:10SDK - LHR
1 stop33h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/5£940
Sat 11/521:35LHR - SDK
2 stops29h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 15/518:30SDK - LHR
1 stop29h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/5£1,000
Sat 11/506:35LHR - SDK
2 stops23h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 15/518:30SDK - LHR
2 stops33h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/5£1,324

Sabah 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Sabah in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 854,070 searches and data were last updated on 11 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Sabah in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 1/1018:10LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 15/1001:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/5£524
Thu 24/1022:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sat 2/1119:05BKI - LHR
2 stops30h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 10/5£536
Wed 5/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 10/801:30BKI - LGW
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/5£558
Mon 17/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5£572
Thu 27/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 17/701:30BKI - LGW
1 stop19h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/5£584
Sun 9/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 15/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/5£588
Mon 17/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/617:45BKI - LGW
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5£594
Sun 12/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 15/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/5£609
Sun 12/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 15/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/5£610

Flights to Sabah departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Sabah, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 854,070 searches and data was last updated on 11 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to Sabah. Make sure to double check the price, time, and destination to confirm all are correct.
Sat 18/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Tue 21/501:30BKI - LGW
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/5£663
Thu 16/518:30LHR - TWU
2 stops32h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 23/518:15TWU - LHR
2 stops35h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5£1,059

One-way flights to Sabah

Explore one-way flight options to Sabah for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 854,070 searches and data was last updated on 11 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Sabah at this time. Book a round-trip flight to Sabah instead by using the search form above.
Tue 25/617:20LGW - BKI
3 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£418
Mon 10/622:00LHR - SDK
2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5£398

Average price of flights to Sabah by month

Plan your trip to Sabah by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Sabah is currently £408 while a return flight costs £653. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sabah (average of £850). Flying to Sabah in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,105). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£786

February

£737

March

£770

April

£734

May

£758

June

£809

July

£882

August

£869

September

£800

October

£797

November

£845

December

£679

Temperature and rainfall in Sabah by month

Plan your trip to Sabah by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKI

Temperature

26 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sabah, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Sabah?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Sabah. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Sabah may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sabah. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sabah. Reviews last updated 11 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern, China Southern and Qatar Airways to Sabah by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,454 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

8.3
Very Good
1,454 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,454 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

7.9
Good
1,584 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,454 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

7.7
Good
4,413 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,454 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

7.5
Good
392 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,454 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

7.4
Good
3,718 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,454 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sabah if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sabah on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sabah?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sabah.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah?

    Sandakan Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Sandakan Airport typically cost £10, while return flights cost around £16.

  • How much is a return flight to Sabah?

    A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around £39, however they can be found for as little as £39.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, London offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu Airport (0.0 mi away from Kota Kinabalu Airport).

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