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$1,317+ Cheap flights to Sabah

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sabah. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

Fri 7/251:30 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/25:00 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops51h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$1,317
Tue 5/610:00 amLGA - BKI
2 stops25h 35mKorean Air
Mon 5/1212:35 amBKI - LGA
2 stops26h 08mKorean Air
Deal found 4/12$1,682
Tue 5/66:00 amLGA - BKI
3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1311:40 pmBKI - LGA
2 stops34h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,862
Fri 7/259:30 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops39h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 8/11:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops33h 06mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/13$2,799
Fri 7/2510:15 pmJFK - BKI
1 stop25h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 8/212:15 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops58h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/13$3,086
Fri 7/259:35 amEWR - BKI
1 stop37h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sat 8/212:15 pmBKI - EWR
1 stop53h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/13$3,289
Fri 7/2511:45 amEWR - BKI
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/27:05 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$4,708

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/25

1:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/2

5:00 pm-8:50 am

2 stops51h 50m

$1,317

New YorkKota Kinabalu

LGA - BKI

LGABKI

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/6

10:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5/12

12:35 am-2:43 pm

2 stops26h 08m

$1,682

New YorkKota Kinabalu

LGA - BKI

LGABKI

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-10:40 pm

3 stops28h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 5/13

11:40 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$1,862

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/25

9:30 pm-12:30 am

2 stops39h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/1

1:30 am-10:36 pm

2 stops33h 06m

$2,799

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/25

10:15 pm-11:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/2

12:15 pm-11:10 am

2 stops58h 55m

$3,086

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Fri 7/25

9:35 am-11:15 am

1 stop37h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/2

12:15 pm-6:00 am

1 stop53h 45m

$3,289

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

Fri 7/25

11:45 am-10:00 am

2 stops34h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 8/2

7:05 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$4,708

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Deals found on 4/13

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sabah

How long is the flight to Sabah?

On average, a flight from New York to Sabah takes 31 hours 18 minutes. Flights to Sabah from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Sabah by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sabah ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Sabah when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Sabah by month

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

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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Sabah?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Sabah in the last few years. This data was updated on April 15, 2025.
The most popular places in Sabah to fly to are Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Sandakan.

FAQs about flying to Sabah

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

    Yes, flights with layovers 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 Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sabah.

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

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost $5, while round-trip flights cost around $28.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Sabah?

    A round-trip flight to Sabah will typically cost around $117, however they can be found for as little as $28.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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