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Cheap flights to Sabah from £535

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CMH — BKI
24 May — 31 May1
1 adult
Fri 24/5
Fri 31/5

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 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 19 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£748

Return from

£575
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
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Average for return flights in May 2024
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From London to Kota Kinabalu
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Find flights to Sabah

Browse one-way and return flights deals to Sabah on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 19 May 2024
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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
Mon 17/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£575
Sat 8/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 14/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/5£669
Mon 17/621:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/601:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£671
Mon 17/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/620:35BKI - LGW
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£673
Mon 17/612:35LGW - BKI
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/620:35BKI - LGW
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£678
Mon 17/622:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sat 29/619:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£683
Mon 17/620:55LHR - BKI
2 stops38h 25mChina Southern
Sat 29/619:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 19/5£705
Sat 8/621:50LHR - BKI
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/615:05BKI - LHR
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£754
Mon 17/622:00LHR - BKI
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/623:15BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£762
Cheap flights to Tawau, Sabah
Mon 17/622:00LHR - TWU
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/611:50TWU - LHR
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£807
Mon 17/611:35LGW - TWU
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/618:15TWU - LGW
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£906
Mon 17/621:10STN - TWU
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/618:15TWU - STN
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£953
Mon 17/621:35LHR - TWU
1 stop29h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 24/618:15TWU - LHR
1 stop29h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 18/5£959
Mon 17/618:30LHR - TWU
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/608:10TWU - LHR
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,060
Mon 17/618:30LHR - TWU
2 stops32h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/611:00TWU - LHR
2 stops40h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,099
Fri 24/511:00LHR - TWU
1 stop23h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 31/518:15TWU - LHR
1 stop29h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/5£1,443
Fri 24/516:40LHR - TWU
2 stops41h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 31/511:00TWU - LHR
2 stops35h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/5£1,641
Sat 25/511:00LHR - TWU
1 stop23h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 1/611:00TWU - LHR
1 stop25h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,965

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 835,321 searches and data were last updated on 19 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.
Thu 3/1018:25LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 05mChina Eastern
Wed 16/1001:30BKI - LGW
1 stop19h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5£535
Sun 16/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 22/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5£553
Mon 17/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£575
Sat 8/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 14/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/5£669
Mon 17/621:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/601:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£671
Mon 17/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/620:35BKI - LGW
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£673
Fri 14/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£676
Mon 17/612:35LGW - BKI
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/620:35BKI - LGW
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£678
Sun 16/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/606:00BKI - LGW
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£680

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 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 19 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.
Fri 24/516:40LHR - BKI
2 stops23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/619:05BKI - LHR
2 stops32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/5£853
Fri 24/511:00LHR - TWU
1 stop23h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 31/518:15TWU - LHR
1 stop29h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/5£1,443

Find flights to Sabah within your budget

Locate flights to Sabah that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,321 searches and data was last updated on 19 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£575 - £1,226

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 17/6

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 23/6

1 stop20h 30m

£575

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 8/6

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 14/6

1 stop36h 10m

£669

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 17/6

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 23/6

1 stop24h 10m

£671

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 1/9

1 stop20h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 31/10

1 stop18h 05m

£725

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 27/6

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/8

1 stop30h 50m

£831

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 30/6

2 stops35h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/8

2 stops34h 20m

£856

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 28/6

2 stops25h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/8

2 stops28h 05m

£925

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 29/6

1 stop25h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 7/8

1 stop41h 30m

£1,219

London CityKota Kinabalu

LCY - BKI

LCYBKI

London City

Mon 26/8

2 stops20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/9

2 stops20h 45m

£1,226

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 18/5

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 £0 while a return flight costs £855. Price data was last updated on 12 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

£775

February

£727

March

£760

April

£724

May

£748

June

£797

July

£870

August

£857

September

£789

October

£786

November

£833

December

£669

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 19 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines and China Southern 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,561 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,384 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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.

Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
384 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,711 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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?

    Lahad Datu Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Lahad Datu Airport typically cost £10, while return flights cost around £15.

  • How much is a return flight to Sabah?

    A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around £45, however they can be found for as little as £35.

  • 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 (18 hours 50 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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