$45 Cheap flights to Sabah

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Cheap flights to Sabah from $45 One Way, $88 Round Trip

$88 return flights and $45 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.

Sat, Jul 11 - Wed, Jul 15

KUL

Kuala Lumpur

TWU

Tawau

$88

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5

KUL

Kuala Lumpur

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$103

Roundtrip

found 7 hours ago

Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 18

KUL

Kuala Lumpur

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$118

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 21

KUL

Kuala Lumpur

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$118

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 25

KUL

Kuala Lumpur

LBU

Labuan

$137

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Thu, Jan 1 - Sat, Jan 10

SZB

Subang

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$138

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 22

DFW

Dallas

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$1,098

Roundtrip

found 11 hours ago

Sat, Mar 14 - Wed, Mar 25

DFW

Dallas

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$1,103

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 4

IAD

Washington

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$1,245

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 4

IAD

Washington

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$1,263

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 25

DFW

Dallas

TWU

Tawau

$1,274

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 28

DFW

Dallas

BKI

Kota Kinabalu

$1,326

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
KUL	Tawau	December 26 to December 28	$172
KUL	Kota Kinabalu	December 26 to January 4	$199

*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Sabah Accommodation Deals

KK Waterfront Hotel

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

$26 nightly

$30 total

Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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

Super OYO 89847 Switz Paradise Hotel

3rd Floor, Lot 3.3-3.11 Kota Kinabalu Sabah

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 ...

Overall our 1 night stay in this hotel is good minus the unfriendly staff on duty (upon check-in n check-out) and the walking distant from the nearest lift to the hotel lobby. A bonus from me for the beautiful leaves felt decoration along the wall to my room. Recommend for unfussy lodger.

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2023

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Hotel O Five 2

No 6, Lorong Sentosa 1 Kota Kinabalu Sabah

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$18 nightly

$22 total

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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

8.2/10 Very Good! (112 reviews)

Very polite staff - always up for a chat

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

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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. ...

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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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Sabah Apartment Hotels

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Precinct Dillenia Kota Kinabalu Sabah

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$51 nightly

$54 total

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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 ...

7.8/10 Good! (353 reviews)

It’s was ok but needs some upkeep.

Not bad not great. The place needs some upkeep, but they trying. You can tell at one time this was a very nice place, but that was a time ago. The beach is nice and the AC worked for the most part. There is limited dining close by. And we did see a couple cockroaches in the place. One was huge. For ...

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Lorong Kemajuan Karamunsing Kota Kinabalu Sabah

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

8/10 Very Good! (424 reviews)

Shops nearby

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

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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 ...

Great

The stay is amazing since it is located in the middle of the town..

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2019

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C'haya Hotel

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

Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...

7.8/10 Good! (224 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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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah

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$130 nightly

$143 total

Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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

9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)

Duży hotel z ogromna plażą, która ma łagodne zejście do wody, świetny serwis (czysto & komfortowo), doskonała kuchnia choć ceny nieco wysokie. W pobliżu brak jakiejś interesujących miejscowości natomiast hotel zapewnia o określonej godzinie transfer do miasta Kota Kinanbalu a nastepnie powrót ...

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu

$105 nightly

$116 total

Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (196 reviews)

Everything is good

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah

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$88 nightly

$98 total

Dec 22 - Dec 23

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Staff were very friendly and helpful. However, this is an older hotel and for a similar price you could stay at some of the newer hotels in KK.

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

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Hotel 7 Suria

Suria Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$108 nightly

$119 total

Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

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! (125 reviews)

All good!

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Sabah

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah

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$130 nightly

$143 total

Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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

9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

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 ...

nothing...

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2018

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The Pacific Sutera Hotel

1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$94 nightly

$105 total

Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, waterslide, kids club, playground

Travelers say...

Very friendly staff Cleaning room every day with fresh towels

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

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Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

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 ...

7.4/10 Good! (782 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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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 $88 this week to Sabah, and climbed to a high of $1,326. Some lucky passengers departing Kuala Lumpur (KUL) managed to snare one-way tickets from just $45.

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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