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Top places to visit in Sabah

A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a small island in the distance.

Semporna

Cheap flights to Sabah from $83 One Way, $172 Round Trip

$172 return flights and $83 one-way flights to Sabah were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Nov 26

KUL

Kuala Lumpur

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$172

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Nov 26

KUL

Kuala Lumpur

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$174

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

KUL

Kuala Lumpur

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$179

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

KUL

Kuala Lumpur

TWU

Tawau

$184

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30

KUL

Kuala Lumpur

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$187

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

SZB

Subang

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$188

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Tue, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 22

JFK

New York

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$891

Roundtrip

found 21 hours ago

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 18

JFK

New York

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$1,135

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Dec 2

ATL

Atlanta

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$1,207

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Tue, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 22

JFK

New York

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$1,281

Roundtrip

found 21 hours ago

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

JFK

New York

TWU

Tawau

$1,299

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Tue, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 22

JFK

New York

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$1,314

Roundtrip

found 21 hours ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
HKG	Kota Kinabalu	November 7 to November 23	$180
KUL	Kota Kinabalu	November 8 to November 12	$190
SIN	Kota Kinabalu	November 7 to November 10	$271
MNL	Kota Kinabalu	November 8 to November 11	$276
SIN	Tawau	November 7 to November 16	$474

*Prices include taxes and fees

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KK Waterfront Hotel

Blk B, Unit 2&3, Warisan Square Kota Kinabalu Sabah

Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Warisan Square ...

6.4/10 (130 reviews)

"Staff very helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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Super OYO 89847 Switz Paradise Hotel

3rd Floor, Lot 3.3-3.11 Kota Kinabalu Sabah

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$11 nightly

$14 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Kompleks Asia City ...

Hotel O Five 2

No 6, Lorong Sentosa 1 Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$24 nightly

$26 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sedco Square are located ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (115 reviews)

"Kind staff, great location, basic but confortable room."

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

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Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential

Shoplot 26, Jalan Pantai Kota Kinabalu Sabah

Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...

7/10 Good! (72 reviews)

Great stay!

"The owner was very kind and let me into the room right away even though I arrived hours early. She also let me store luggage there after I checked out. Altogether a great experience."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024

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Our Top Sabah Apartment Hotels

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Precinct Dillenia Kota Kinabalu Sabah

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$121 nightly

$124 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a private beach. Popular attractions Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai ...

8/10 Very Good! (359 reviews)

"The Borneo Beach Villa is an incredible value! The South China Sea is beautiful, clear and clean!! The villa is as pictured though with some wear and tear - though still lovely and spacious. We stayed in a unit with its own pool that was on the beach.The staff was very responsive. I would recommend ..."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Lorong Kemajuan Karamunsing Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$34 nightly

$40 total

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...

8/10 Very Good! (431 reviews)

"I arrived at 1pm. They let me checkin earlier and assigned me room 1316. It was a 2 bedroom suite but I felt very uncomfortable due to the condition of the suite - so thanks but no thanks. The room isn’t really fit for occupancy. It was dirty with rubbish next to the couch; huge worn out cushions ..."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026

KK Marina Court Resort Vacation Condos

Marina Court Resort Condominiums Kota Kinabalu Sabah

Book a stay at this golf condo in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Oceanus Waterfront ...

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C'haya Hotel

No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...

7.8/10 Good! (226 reviews)

"It was okay. Staff were professional but seems as if they're in mourning whenever I appeared. Conversations just stopped, etc. It's the hospitality industry. You might have to talk with people who don't look like you. Sorry. Rooms were fairly clean. The thing about the tourist tax and deposit was ..."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

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Hotel 7 Suria

Suria Kota Kinabalu Sabah

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$56 nightly

$62 total

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (130 reviews)

"Located in the Suria mall"

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

The Wizard of Oz Resort

Bubul Village Stay, Bubul Road Miles 2.5 Semporna Sabah

$79 nightly

$87 total

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this lodge in Semporna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site is located ...

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah

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$138 nightly

$152 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

"Large resort located away from the busy part of the town. A little outdated. We stayed on the ground floor near the entrance to the restaurant & elevator, high traffic and noisy. I recommend not choosing the rooms on the ground level. Friendly staff and helpful arranging transportation and siteseeing ..."

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026

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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah

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$91 nightly

$101 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

"Everything was 10 out of 10 breakfast was excellent. The only thing I don’t like is the bar by the pool it’s not necessary. There was a bar on the rooftop."

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026

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Family Friendly Hotels in Sabah

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah

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$138 nightly

$152 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026

Borneo Vista Suites Hotel

K.K. Suites Kota Kinabalu Sabah

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Lintas ...

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The Pacific Sutera Hotel

1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah

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$77 nightly

$86 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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Ming Garden Hotel

Lorong Ming Garden, Jalan Coastal Kota Kinabalu Sabah

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...

7.6/10 Good! (786 reviews)

"The Ming Garden is located very near many things. The staff were friendly and helpful. The value for the money spent was excellent."

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025

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4 people

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5 people

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5 people

Sabah

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Sabah?

With 24 airlines waiting to whisk you off to Sabah, finding a suitable flight will be easy. Lock in your fare with one of these top carriers that operate at Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI):

AirAsia - 20 flights to Sabah per month
Philippines AirAsia - 17 flights to Sabah per month
Scoot - 8 flights to Sabah per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Sabah?

Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) is the main entry point for this terrific destination. Once you've stepped out of the terminal, the possibilities are endless when it comes to discovering Sabah.

How much is a flight to Sabah?

Prices for round-trip flights dipped as low as $172 this week to Sabah, and climbed to a high of $1,314. Some lucky passengers departing Kuala Lumpur (KUL) managed to snare one-way tickets from just $83.

How to book the cheapest flight to Sabah?

Scoring cheap flights to Sabah is as easy as booking your ticket with Orbitz. But if you'd like to make sure you're walking away with the best flight deals around, here are some tips to keep your wallet happy:

Depending on where you're coming from, choose the 'Nearby airports' function (located under the departure and arrival form fields). At times, other departure points will offer better prices on fares.
If you're flexible with when you take off, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link. You'll see the flight deals for the days either side of your selected departure. Fares often vary depending on what day of the week it is.
Hit 'Show options' to filter your search results. You can pick your preferred airline and seating class here. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even select whether you'd like to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening.
The early bird gets the most rewarding deals, so purchase your seats once you've settled on your travel dates. The cheapest fares sell out first and prices climb as the departure date gets closer.
Consider bundling your flights, hotels and car rental into a package with Orbitz to save cash.
Don't travel during the busy season if you can. By avoiding school vacations and summer, you can make superb savings on your airfare.

How long is a flight to Sabah?

How long you'll be in the air for depends on many different factors, including your place of departure. We've compiled a list of average flight times for three of the most common domestic routes to Sabah:

Kuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 2 hours and 38 minutes
Tawau (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 53 minutes
Kuching (KCH-Kuching Intl.) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 1 hour and 28 minutes

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

Generally speaking, January is the best month to purchase your airfare. This is closely followed by February and August. Bear this in mind while searching for a cheap flight to Sabah.

What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Sabah?

If you're after low-cost fares to Sabah, the best days to make a booking are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. With Orbitz (and a bit of good timing!), an unbeatable flight deal will be all yours.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Sabah?

According to Orbitz data from 2020, you'll want to jump on a plane on a Monday to nab cheap flights to Sabah. Next cheapest day? Tuesday. Saturday will set you back the most. So, think about departing early in the week if you'd love to score a bargain fare without paying premium prices.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sabah?

To secure cheap flights to Sabah, you should leave in August. If saving big on your plane ticket is your top priority, Orbitz data shows that this is generally the best month to travel. June is when fares are the most expensive.

Which airlines allow free cancellation?

Flexibility is important, that's why Orbitz lets you search for airlines that won't penalize you for any amendments. Enter your departure and arrival points, then choose "Filter by flexible change policies." We'll show you all the options that include free cancellation and no change fees.

What do I need for the flight to Sabah?

It's always smart to be ready for anything when going on a trip. Keep in mind the following for a smooth journey:

In all cases you'll need some identification. How much? This depends on where you're jetting from. When booking your flight tickets, you are encouraged to use the same name, gender and birth date as listed on your government-issued ID.
If you're flying direct to Sabah, chances are you'll be in the air for quite a while. Take some snacks and things to keep you occupied. Now is a good time to pick up that novel you've been dying to read!
Cabin temperatures can get real chilly. Carry a sweater even if you're heading off during the peak of summer.

How many direct flights are there to Sabah?

There are 151 flights that head straight to Sabah every month, which means you won't have to deal with any annoying stopovers. Book a fare with AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines and then settle back and enjoy the flight. Firefly, Scoot, Philippines AirAsia and Jeju Air also provide nonstop services to Sabah.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Sabah?

There are ways of booking first or business-class tickets to Sabah that won't burn a hole through your wallet. Pick up a seat in the pointy end of the plane for less with these helpful tips:

Be flexible with your travel dates and wait for exclusive offers or sales on first or business-class airfares.
Find a low-cost carrier that has seats in business class. They usually come with extra space and a glass of Champagne — but without the premium price.
Bid for an upgrade in online auctions (if available) or upgrade your fare with loyalty points.

What is the best time to go to Sabah?

If you want to immerse yourself in the culture of Sabah in the busy season, June, September and October are the best months to visit. June 20 heralds the start of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere and is an excellent time to go if you delight in the open air. At this time, average daily temperatures normally range from 75 ºF to 85 ºF.

Travel tips for Sabah

Pantai Cenang Beach is just one must-see during your trip to Sabah. Arrange a car rental and enjoy the convenience of exploring this well-known attraction — and dozens of others — at your convenience.
If you enjoy the buzz and excitement of major cities, start your trip in Kota Kinabalu. This fascinating destination is the first stop for many visitors to the area.

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