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$956+ 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 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
ene. 22 — ene. 291
mié. 1/22
mié. 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Sabah in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sabah in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on enero 17, 2025.

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$956

One-way from

$1,257
From New York to Kota Kinabalu
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dom. 3/239:25 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops39h 05mChina Eastern
vie. 3/281:30 amBKI - JFK
2 stops40h 36mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/15$956
sáb. 9/201:50 pmJFK - BKI
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/137:00 amBKI - JFK
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,003
mié. 4/231:30 amJFK - BKI
2 stops45h 15mJapan Airlines
mar. 5/65:20 amBKI - JFK
2 stops41h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,007
sáb. 3/221:30 amEWR - BKI
2 stops46h 45mTurkish Airlines
sáb. 3/297:05 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops39h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,163
dom. 3/2312:30 pmJFK - BKI
1 stop24h 05mAsiana Airlines
vie. 3/281:45 amBKI - JFK
1 stop20h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,244
vie. 9/1910:20 amEWR - BKI
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/410:20 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,292
mié. 4/91:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops33h 35mQatar Airways
lun. 4/143:00 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops30h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/15$1,429
jue. 1/3010:20 amJFK - BKI
2 stops25h 35mMalaysia Airlines
dom. 2/24:05 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops28h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,506
sáb. 3/221:10 amJFK - BKI
2 stops35h 45mTurkish Airlines
sáb. 3/297:05 pmBKI - JFK
2 stops27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,550
jue. 4/106:10 pmEWR - BKI
2 stops29h 10mAir Canada
lun. 4/1412:05 pmBKI - EWR
2 stops46h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 1/15$1,568
dom. 3/2310:10 amLGA - BKI
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
vie. 3/281:45 amBKI - LGA
2 stops32h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,706
sáb. 3/2212:50 amJFK - BKI
1 stop33h 40mKorean Air
sáb. 3/2911:40 pmBKI - JFK
1 stop33h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 1/15$1,763

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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on enero 17, 2025.

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New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 3/23

9:25 pm-12:30 am

2 stops39h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 3/28

1:30 am-6:06 am

2 stops40h 36m

$956

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 1/29

1:05 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops43h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

dom. 2/2

9:30 pm-10:30 am

2 stops50h 00m

$1,066

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

sáb. 3/22

1:30 am-12:15 pm

2 stops46h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 3/29

7:05 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops39h 25m

$1,163

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 3/23

12:30 pm-12:35 am

1 stop24h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 3/28

1:45 am-10:40 am

1 stop20h 55m

$1,291

NewarkKota Kinabalu

EWR - BKI

EWRBKI

Newark

mar. 1/28

12:01 am-12:30 am

1 stop35h 29m

Kota Kinabalu

dom. 2/2

10:40 pm-6:55 am

2 stops45h 15m

$1,397

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 1/31

1:30 am-12:55 am

2 stops34h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 2/14

11:55 am-8:00 am

2 stops33h 05m

$1,522

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 3/22

1:10 am-12:55 am

2 stops35h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

sáb. 3/29

7:05 pm-10:55 am

2 stops27h 50m

$1,550

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 1/30

10:20 am-12:55 am

2 stops25h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

dom. 2/2

9:50 am-8:00 am

2 stops35h 10m

$1,637

New YorkKota Kinabalu

LGA - BKI

LGABKI

New York LaGuardia

dom. 3/23

10:10 am-12:35 am

2 stops26h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 3/28

1:45 am-10:33 pm

2 stops32h 48m

$1,706

New YorkKota Kinabalu

JFK - BKI

JFKBKI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 2/1

2:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops43h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

vie. 2/14

11:40 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$1,770

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Travel insights for flights to Sabah

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How long is the flight to Sabah?

On average, a flight from New York to Sabah takes 26 hours 46 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).

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 enero 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air to Sabah. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

  • 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 $12, while round-trip flights cost around $21.

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

    A round-trip flight to Sabah will typically cost around $31, however they can be found for as little as $30.

  • 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 25 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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