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?

Lahad Datu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Lahad Datu typically cost $14, while round-trip flights cost around $16.

How much is a round-trip flight to Sabah?

A round-trip flight to Sabah will typically cost around $81, however they can be found for as little as $16.

Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 30 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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土 2/19:30 pmJFK - BKI

2 stops38h 25mQatar Airways

土 2/810:25 pmBKI - JFK

2 stops46h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/17$1,306

日 2/210:20 amJFK - BKI

2 stops35h 50mMalaysia Airlines

日 2/94:05 pmBKI - JFK

2 stops35h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/19$1,327

日 2/29:30 pmJFK - BKI

2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

日 2/911:20 amBKI - JFK

3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19$1,419

土 2/18:15 pmJFK - BKI

2 stops39h 15mChina Eastern

木 2/131:30 amBKI - JFK

2 stops31h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/17$1,507

土 2/111:45 pmEWR - BKI

3 stops55h 55mEmirates

金 2/1411:20 amBKI - EWR

3 stops46h 50mEmirates

Deal found 12/18$1,566

土 2/111:40 amJFK - BKI

1 stop23h 55mAsiana Airlines

木 2/131:45 amBKI - JFK

1 stop21h 15mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 12/17$1,659

金 1/3112:30 amEWR - BKI

2 stops56h 50mTurkish Airlines

金 2/142:40 pmBKI - EWR

2 stops44h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/17$1,665

金 1/3112:10 amJFK - BKI

1 stop28h 50mChina Southern

木 2/133:30 amBKI - JFK

2 stops38h 57mChina Southern

Deal found 12/17$2,177

日 2/29:35 amEWR - BKI

1 stop36h 55mSingapore Airlines

日 2/98:05 pmBKI - EWR

1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/19$2,922

土 2/110:20 pmJFK - BKI

3 stops57h 20mEmirates

土 2/89:30 pmBKI - JFK

3 stops58h 25mEmirates

Deal found 12/17$1,760

土 2/112:30 amEWR - BKI

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

日 2/910:00 pmBKI - EWR

2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/19$1,768

土 2/110:20 pmJFK - BKI

1 stop24h 10mSingapore Airlines

金 2/146:45 pmBKI - JFK

1 stop35h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/17$3,424

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金 1/311:30 amJFK - BKI

2 stops34h 25mMalaysia Airlines

土 2/87:05 pmBKI - JFK

2 stops32h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/17$1,363

金 1/311:30 amJFK - BKI

2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

土 2/89:30 pmBKI - JFK

3 stops58h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17$1,554

金 1/3112:30 amEWR - BKI

2 stops56h 50mTurkish Airlines

金 2/142:40 pmBKI - EWR

2 stops44h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/17$1,665

金 1/3112:30 amEWR - BKI

2 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines

土 2/85:20 amBKI - EWR

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17$1,925

金 1/3112:10 amJFK - BKI

1 stop28h 50mChina Southern

木 2/133:30 amBKI - JFK

2 stops38h 57mChina Southern

Deal found 12/17$2,177

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

土 2/1

9:30 pm-12:55 am

2 stops38h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

土 2/8

10:25 pm-8:00 am

2 stops46h 35m

$1,306

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

日 2/2

10:20 am-11:10 am

2 stops35h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

日 2/9

4:05 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$1,327

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

日 2/2

9:30 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

日 2/9

11:20 am-6:55 pm

3 stops44h 35m

$1,419

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

土 2/1

8:15 pm-12:30 am

2 stops39h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

木 2/13

1:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,507

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

土 2/1

11:45 pm-8:40 pm

3 stops55h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

金 2/14

11:20 am-9:10 pm

3 stops46h 50m

$1,566

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

土 2/1

11:40 am-12:35 am

1 stop23h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

木 2/13

1:45 am-10:00 am

1 stop21h 15m

$1,659

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

金 1/31

12:30 am-10:20 pm

2 stops56h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

金 2/14

2:40 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops44h 55m

$1,665

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

土 2/1

10:20 pm-8:40 pm

3 stops57h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

土 2/8

9:30 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops58h 25m

$1,760

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

土 2/1

12:30 am-10:20 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

日 2/9

10:00 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops37h 35m

$1,768

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

金 1/31

12:10 am-6:00 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

木 2/13

3:30 am-5:27 am

2 stops38h 57m

$2,177

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How long is the flight to Sabah?

On average, a flight from New York to Sabah takes 28 hours 16 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

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Asiana Airlines and Singapore Airlines to Sabah. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very good

477 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very good

477 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very good

477 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,410 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very good

477 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,331 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very good

477 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,792 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very good

477 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

China Southern

7.5

Good

92 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very good

477 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

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?
Lahad Datu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Lahad Datu typically cost $14, while round-trip flights cost around $16.
How much is a round-trip flight to Sabah?
A round-trip flight to Sabah will typically cost around $81, however they can be found for as little as $16.
Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 30 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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Travel insights for flights to Sabah

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How long is the flight to Sabah?

Rainfall in Sabah by month

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Temperature in Sabah by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

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

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