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Cheap flights to Sabah from £375

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — BKI
23 May — 30 May1
1 adult
Thu 23/5
Thu 30/5

Flights to Sabah in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sabah in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 841,960 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£749

Return from

£536

One-way from

£375
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
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Average for return flights in May 2024
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From London to Kota Kinabalu
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One-way flight from London to Sabah
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Browse one-way and return flights deals to Sabah on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 18 May 2024
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Cheap flights to Sabah in May & June 2024

Search the best deals to popular Sabah cities recently found by Cheapflights users
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to Sabah in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Sun 16/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 22/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5£554
Sat 18/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 23/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5£582
Sat 18/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 22/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5£587
Sun 16/622:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sun 23/619:20BKI - LHR
2 stops53h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£614
Sun 16/622:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sun 23/619:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£615
Sun 16/622:05LHR - BKI
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/619:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£635
Fri 14/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£678
Sat 18/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Tue 21/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/5£678
Sun 16/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/606:00BKI - LGW
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£682
Cheap flights to Tawau, Sabah
Sun 16/619:15LHR - TWU
3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/616:00TWU - LHR
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£760
Sun 16/611:35LGW - TWU
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/613:35TWU - LGW
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£764
Sun 16/619:15LHR - TWU
3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/615:05TWU - LHR
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£775
Mon 17/622:00LHR - TWU
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/611:50TWU - LHR
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£809
Sun 16/622:10LHR - TWU
2 stops51h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/618:15TWU - LHR
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£872
Mon 17/611:35LGW - TWU
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/618:15TWU - LGW
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£908
Mon 17/621:10STN - TWU
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/618:15TWU - STN
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£954
Mon 17/621:35LHR - TWU
1 stop29h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 24/618:15TWU - LHR
1 stop29h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 18/5£961
Sun 16/621:10STN - TWU
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/611:00TWU - STN
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5£984

Sabah 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Sabah in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 841,960 searches and data were last updated on 18 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Sabah in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 3/1018:25LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 05mChina Eastern
Wed 16/1001:30BKI - LGW
1 stop19h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5£536
Thu 14/1121:10LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 50mChina Southern
Thu 21/1119:05BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£545
Thu 14/1121:10LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 50mChina Southern
Thu 21/1119:05BKI - LHR
2 stops30h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£552
Sun 16/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 22/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5£554
Mon 17/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£577
Sat 18/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 23/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5£582
Sat 18/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 22/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5£587
Sun 16/622:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sun 23/619:20BKI - LHR
2 stops53h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£614
Sun 16/622:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sun 23/619:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 17/5£615

Flights to Sabah departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Sabah, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 841,960 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to Sabah. Make sure to double check the price, time, and destination to confirm all are correct.
Fri 24/516:40LHR - BKI
2 stops23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/619:05BKI - LHR
2 stops32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/5£855
Fri 24/511:00LHR - TWU
1 stop18h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 31/511:00TWU - LHR
1 stop36h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/5£1,446

One-way flights to Sabah

Explore one-way flight options to Sabah for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 841,960 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Sabah at this time. Book a round-trip flight to Sabah instead by using the search form above.
Sun 16/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/5£375

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 841,960 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£536 - £873

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 3/10

1 stop23h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 16/10

1 stop19h 20m

£536

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 14/11

1 stop36h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 21/11

1 stop30h 10m

£545

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 14/11

1 stop36h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 21/11

2 stops30h 15m

£552

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 16/6

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 22/6

1 stop21h 30m

£554

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 1/10

2 stops22h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 16/10

2 stops25h 10m

£624

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 3/9

1 stop18h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 30/9

1 stop25h 50m

£726

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 10/6

2 stops23h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 17/6

2 stops32h 45m

£781

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 7/6

2 stops18h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 14/6

2 stops38h 30m

£787

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 1/10

1 stop25h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 16/10

1 stop41h 30m

£873

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 17/5

Average price of flights to Sabah by month

Plan your trip to Sabah by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Sabah is currently £375 while a return flight costs £664. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sabah (average of £850). Flying to Sabah in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,105). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£777

February

£728

March

£761

April

£726

May

£749

June

£799

July

£872

August

£859

September

£790

October

£787

November

£835

December

£671

Temperature and rainfall in Sabah by month

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

BKI

Temperature

26 - 27 °C

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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Sabah. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Sabah may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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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 18 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern, China Southern and Malaysia Airlines to Sabah by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,566 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,386 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
387 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,709 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,444 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

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

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

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

    Lahad Datu Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Lahad Datu Airport typically cost £10, while return flights cost around £15.

  • How much is a return flight to Sabah?

    A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around £45, however they can be found for as little as £35.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, London offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu Airport have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

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

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