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Cheap flights to Sabah from £349

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 19/6. 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
26 May — 2 Jun1
1 adult
Sun 26/5
Sun 2/6

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 853,037 searches and data was last updated on 21 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£748

Return from

£567

One-way from

£349
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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 21 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 2/622:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sun 16/619:20BKI - LHR
2 stops30h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£513
Sun 2/622:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sun 16/619:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£549
Thu 20/622:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Thu 27/619:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£566
Wed 12/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£567
Thu 20/611:50LGW - BKI
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/622:40BKI - LGW
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£585
Wed 12/607:40LGW - BKI
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/621:05BKI - LGW
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£592
Wed 19/607:40LGW - BKI
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/609:20BKI - LGW
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£639
Thu 20/620:50LHR - BKI
2 stops38h 30mChina Southern
Thu 27/619:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£649
Wed 12/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/616:20BKI - LGW
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£656
Cheap flights to Tawau, Sabah
Wed 19/607:40LGW - TWU
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/609:30TWU - LGW
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£675
Wed 19/607:40LGW - TWU
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/607:50TWU - LGW
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£682
Wed 19/606:35LHR - TWU
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/621:30TWU - LHR
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£787
Wed 19/614:55STN - TWU
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/621:30TWU - STN
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£897
Wed 19/617:15LGW - TWU
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/607:50TWU - LGW
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£915
Wed 19/621:35LHR - TWU
1 stop29h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 26/611:00TWU - LHR
1 stop36h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/5£1,149
Wed 19/622:15LHR - TWU
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/611:00TWU - LHR
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£1,173
Mon 27/511:00LHR - TWU
1 stop19h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 3/611:00TWU - LHR
1 stop25h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/5£1,174
Mon 27/506:35LHR - TWU
2 stops27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/611:00TWU - LHR
2 stops29h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/5£1,456

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 853,037 searches and data were last updated on 21 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.
Sun 2/622:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sun 16/619:20BKI - LHR
2 stops30h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£513
Sun 2/622:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sun 16/619:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£549
Thu 20/622:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Thu 27/619:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£566
Wed 12/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£567
Thu 20/611:50LGW - BKI
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/622:40BKI - LGW
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£585
Wed 12/607:40LGW - BKI
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/621:05BKI - LGW
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£592
Wed 19/607:40LGW - BKI
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/609:20BKI - LGW
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£639
Sat 2/1121:00LHR - BKI
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/1101:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£643
Thu 20/620:50LHR - BKI
2 stops38h 30mChina Southern
Thu 27/619:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 20/5£649

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 853,037 searches and data was last updated on 21 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.
Mon 27/511:00LHR - TWU
1 stop19h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 3/611:00TWU - LHR
1 stop25h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/5£1,174

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 853,037 searches and data was last updated on 21 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.
Wed 19/608:50LGW - BKI
3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£349
Wed 19/608:50LGW - TWU
3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£360

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 853,037 searches and data was last updated on 21 May 2024.

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Any airport

Budget

£567 - £999

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 12/6

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 23/6

1 stop20h 30m

£567

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 20/6

2 stops25h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 27/6

2 stops39h 45m

£585

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 18/6

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 24/6

1 stop24h 10m

£612

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 18/6

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 25/6

1 stop30h 50m

£622

London HeathrowTawau

LHR - TWU

LHRTWU

London Heathrow

Sat 2/11

1 stop23h 05m

Tawau

Sat 9/11

1 stop36h 15m

£731

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 3/9

2 stops34h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 30/9

2 stops29h 30m

£745

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 2/11

1 stop25h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/11

1 stop24h 45m

£793

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 16/9

2 stops29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/9

2 stops32h 15m

£842

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 6/7

2 stops26h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 12/7

2 stops29h 55m

£999

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 20/5

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 £354 while a return flight costs £722. 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

£775

February

£726

March

£760

April

£724

May

£748

June

£797

July

£870

August

£857

September

£789

October

£785

November

£833

December

£669

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 21 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Emirates and China Eastern 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
8.2
Very Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
8.2
Very Good
1,437 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,936 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,555 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
4,372 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
3,716 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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 £8, while return flights cost around £15.

  • How much is a return flight to Sabah?

    A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around £42, however they can be found for as little as £27.

  • 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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