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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Sabah?

One-way flights were as low as AU$773 and round trip flights were AU$1,104 within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Malaysia Airlines
Sat., 16 Oct.
SYD
Sydney
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
AU$773
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Sat., 16 Oct.
SYD
Sydney
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
AU$777
Malaysia Airlines
Cathay Pacific
Sat., 16 Oct.
SYD
Sydney
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
AU$944
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
Sat., 16 Oct.
SYD
Sydney
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
AU$994
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
Sat., 16 Oct.
SYD
Sydney
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
AU$1,014
Cathay Pacific
British Airways
Sat., 20 Nov. - Tue., 23 Nov.
SYD
Sydney
TWU
Tawau
AU$1,104
British Airways
British Airways
Sat., 20 Nov. - Tue., 23 Nov.
SYD
Sydney
TWU
Tawau
AU$1,115
British Airways
Malaysia Airlines
Sat., 20 Nov. - Tue., 23 Nov.
SYD
Sydney
TWU
Tawau
AU$1,124
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Sat., 20 Nov. - Tue., 23 Nov.
SYD
Sydney
TWU
Tawau
AU$1,127
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Sat., 20 Nov. - Tue., 23 Nov.
SYD
Sydney
TWU
Tawau
AU$1,131
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Sat., 20 Nov. - Tue., 23 Nov.
SYD
Sydney
TWU
Tawau
AU$1,174
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Sat., 20 Nov. - Tue., 23 Nov.
SYD
Sydney
TWU
Tawau
AU$1,177
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Sat., 20 Nov. - Tue., 23 Nov.
SYD
Sydney
TWU
Tawau
AU$1,192
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Sat., 20 Nov. - Tue., 23 Nov.
SYD
Sydney
TWU
Tawau
AU$1,196
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Sat., 20 Nov. - Tue., 23 Nov.
SYD
Sydney
TWU
Tawau
AU$1,224
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Sat., 16 Oct.
SYD
Sydney
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
AU$1,996
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Sat., 16 Oct.
SYD
Sydney
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
AU$2,085
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Sat., 16 Oct.
SYD
Sydney
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
AU$2,175
Malaysia Airlines
Qantas Airways
Sat., 16 Oct.
SYD
Sydney
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
AU$2,385
Qantas Airways
Virgin Australia
Sat., 16 Oct.
SYD
Sydney
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
AU$2,386
Virgin Australia

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Score Epic Sabah Accommodation Deals

KK Waterfront Hotel

KK Waterfront Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Blk B, Unit 2&3, Warisan Square, Jln Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$37 per night from 8 May to 8 May
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Local Fruits Market and Centre Point. Imago Shopping Mall and Kota Kinabalu Central ...
KK Waterfront Hotel
OYO 89847 Switz Paradise Hotel

OYO 89847 Switz Paradise Hotel

2 out of 5
3rd Floor, Lot 3.3-3.11, Star City North Complex, Jalan Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$20 per night from 12 May to 12 May
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is steps away from Kompleks Asia City and Centre Point. Kota Kinabalu Central Market and Gaya Street Sunday Market ...
OYO 89847 Switz Paradise Hotel
Hotel Five 2

Hotel Five 2

2 out of 5
No 6, Lorong Sentosa 1, Jalan Merdeka, Air, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$25 per night from 21 May to 21 May
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Sedco Square and Centre Point. Gaya Street Sunday Market and Kota Kinabalu Central ...
3.5/5Good! (2 reviews)
"In this price bracket ("

Reviewed on 9 Oct. 2019

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OYO 89780 Lodge 37

OYO 89780 Lodge 37

2 out of 5
0.5 KM Jalan Ranau-Tamparuli, Lot 6 & 7, 1st Floor, Wisma TSK, Ranau, Sabah
The price is AU$17 per night from 9 May to 9 May
Located in Gana-Gana, this hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Arnab Village, Last POW Camp Memorial and Kokob Rafflesia Conservation Garden. Kundasang War Memorial ...
OYO 89780 Lodge 37
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Hotels With Airport Transportation

C'haya Hotel

C'haya Hotel

3.5 out of 5
No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$55 per night from 14 May to 14 May
Located in Tanjung Aru, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Imago Shopping Mall and Sutera Harbour. Centre ...
C'haya Hotel
Megah D'Aru Hotel

Megah D'Aru Hotel

3 out of 5
No. 2, Jalan Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru Township, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Located in Tanjung Aru, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Imago Shopping Mall and Sutera Harbour. Sapi Island and Centre Point ...
Megah D'Aru Hotel
Casuarina Hotel

Casuarina Hotel

3 out of 5
Lorong Ikan Lais, Jalan Mat Salleh, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Located in Tanjung Aru, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Imago Shopping Mall and Sutera Harbour. Sapi ...
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Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel

4 out of 5
Jalan Pantai, Locked Bag 2084, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$62 per night from 21 May to 21 May
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Atkinson Clock Tower and Gaya Street Sunday Market. Suria Sabah Shopping Mall ...
4/5Very Good! (3 reviews)
"Probably the best thing about it is that it is located at a very central location. The interior of the hotel is very dated. For what it charges, I don't find it value for money."

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2018

Horizon Hotel
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Borneo Beach Villas

Borneo Beach Villas

4 out of 5
Pool Villa 161, Precinct Dillenia, Jalan Sepanggar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$81 per night from 16 May to 16 May
This Kota Kinabalu resort is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Karambunai Peninsula, and within 12 mi (20 km) of 1Borneo Hypermall and University of Malaysia ...
3.7/5Good! (3 reviews)
"Pool closes at 7pm and the staff need to learn better English"

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2019

Borneo Beach Villas
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

3.5 out of 5
Lorong Kemajuan Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$97 per night from 4 Jun. to 4 Jun.
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Plaza Wawasan and Imago Shopping Mall. Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market ...
2/5 (2 reviews)
Not for a family or relaxing stay.
"Very hard beds and pillows, reception staff who had poor english, erratic wi-fi, ran out of local beer, advertised special drinks that they had always “run out of”, very small pool, no shady trees to relax under, hard wooden sun lounges, uncomfortable tables and chairs at poolside, very few bar snacks, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct. 2017

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
KK Marina Court Resort Vacation Condos

KK Marina Court Resort Vacation Condos

3 out of 5
Marina Court Resort Condominiums, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this golf condo is within a 10-minute walk of Warisan Square and Centre Point. Imago Shopping Mall and Kota Kinabalu Central ...
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C'haya Hotel

C'haya Hotel

3.5 out of 5
No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$55 per night from 14 May to 14 May
Located in Tanjung Aru, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Imago Shopping Mall and Sutera Harbour. Centre ...
C'haya Hotel
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Family Friendly Hotels in

Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa
Great for families

Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
The price is AU$161 per night from 14 May to 14 May
Nestled on the beach, this Tuaran resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dalit Beach, Karambunai Peninsula and Tuaran Crocodile Farm. 1Borneo Hypermall and Upside Down ...
4.5/5Wonderful! (6 reviews)
Families like: kids' swimming pool, waterslide, babysitting, on the beach
Travellers say...
"Beautiful view and nice weather during my stay. Staff are friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 6 Nov. 2019

Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa
Borneo Vista Suites Hotel
Great for families

Borneo Vista Suites Hotel

3.5 out of 5
K.K. Suites, Jalan Kemajuan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, this aparthotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lintas Plaza, City Mall and Water World Theme Park. Bukit Padang and Sabah ...
5/5Exceptional! (1 review)
Families like: kids' swimming pool, kitchen
2 bedroom apartment
"Apartment was clean and tidy with all the ammenities you could want for your stay"

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2017

Borneo Vista Suites Hotel
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Great for families

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$134 per night from 29 May to 29 May
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this beachfront resort is on the boardwalk and within 1 mi (2 km) of Sutera Harbour, Sabah State Mosque and Imago Shopping ...
5/5Exceptional! (1 review)
Families like: kids' swimming pool, kids' club, games room, babysitting
Beautiful hotel, beautiful staff, close to beach
"this is my 3rd stay at the Pacific Sutera. the Staff are amazing and the hotel facilities are fantastic but was disappointed in my booking from July that the rate continued to change. I was given the option to pay on booking or pay on arrival. My decision was to pay on arrival which was a bad decision. ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jan. 2018

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
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KK-Suites Residence @ Marina Court
Great for families

KK-Suites Residence @ Marina Court

3 out of 5
Blk A, Marina Court Resort Condominium, Jalan Lebuhraya Pantai, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Warisan Square, Imago Shopping Mall and Centre ...
KK-Suites Residence @ Marina Court
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FAQs about airfare deals to Sabah

How many airlines fly to Sabah?

With Wotif you have the choice of 20 Airlines to choose from for your Sabah trip.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sabah?

The most popular airlines flying to Sabah include Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia.

What is the lowest price on Wotif for a flight to Sabah?

Flights to Sabah start as low as AU$1,104, with this particular journey taking you from Sydney (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

How do I save money on flights when booking with Wotif?

Everyone loves a bargain, so maximise your saving potential by mixing and matching airlines according to their fare types. Wotif data indicates that travellers who booked flights using Wotif in 2019 saved almost 55% on average when their return flights were made up of two different airlines or fare types.

When can I get cheap flights to Sabah?

Wotif data shows us that October is the cheapest month to fly if you're looking for one-way tickets, and November is your best bet for the round-trip Journey.

Which airport in Sabah is the cheapest to fly to?

If you're looking to save money on your flight to Sabah, then the airport you choose is important. On this occasion, Sydney (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the cheapest journey at AU$1,104.

What happens if my flight to Sabah is cancelled because of covid-19?

If your flight is cancelled due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19 then visit our Customer Service Portal to find more information. Furthermore, you can log into your Itinerary to view the airline's cancellation policy, including what they will and won't let you do with regards to your flight.

Is it possible to cancel my flight to Sabah due to covid-19?

Cancellation is dependent on the airline and will differ across companies, but many airlines will continue to travel to impacted areas. Please keep an eye on the dates as they may change frequently across Sabah, which is why it is vitally important for travellers to confirm with their airline that their upcoming flight is due to go ahead. If you’re still unsure, please visit our Customer Service Portal to find more information regarding cancellation due to COVID-19.