Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, London, Salvador, Florianópolis, Foz do Iguaçu, Porto Alegre, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Manchester, Recife, Manaus, Fortaleza, Curitiba, Madrid, Porto Seguro, Goiânia, Paris.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and London, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Denpasar, Sandakan, Manila, Cebu, Tawau, Kuching, Hong Kong, Taipei, Miri, Seoul, Penang, Puerto Princesa, Hanoi, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta.

Question 3

Which airports are there in São Paulo?

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São Paulo is mainly served by São Paulo–Guarulhos International. But there are other airports nearby, including São Paulo–Congonhas, Viracopos International.

Question 4

What airports are near São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in São Paulo is São Paulo–Guarulhos International. It is also served by Aeroporto Internacional de São José dos Campos.

Question 5

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.

Question 6

Which airlines fly between São Paulo and Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between São Paulo and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, LATAM Airlines, Qatar Airways, Azul, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 7

When’s the best time to travel between São Paulo and Kota Kinabalu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between São Paulo and Kota Kinabalu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 8

What flights operate between São Paulo and Kota Kinabalu?

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Traveling between São Paulo and Kota Kinabalu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 9

How many airports are there near São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around São Paulo. The main one is São Paulo–Guarulhos International and other nearby airports include Aeroporto Internacional de São José dos Campos

Question 10

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between São Paulo and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from São Paulo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between São Paulo and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between São Paulo and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from São Paulo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between São Paulo and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£773
Cheapest round-trip	£1,672
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (coupon system)	15-30 min	RM 30 – RM 35; fixed coupon fare to city center (~USD 7–8)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with fixed fare
Grab (ride-hailing)	15-30 min	RM 15 – RM 30; varies by demand and destination (~USD 3–7)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget door-to-door service
Airport Bus	20-40 min	RM 5; one-way fare (~USD 1)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Public Minibus	25-45 min	RM 2 – RM 3; local minibus fare (~USD 0.50)	irregular schedule (traffic dependent)	local experience
Hotel Shuttle	15-35 min	RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or charged by hotel (~USD 0–11)	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Rental Car	15-30 min	RM 80 – RM 200; per day rate (~USD 18–45)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring Sabah independently

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	25°C
February	28°C	24°C
March	28°C	25°C
April	29°C	25°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	26°C
July	29°C	25°C
August	29°C	26°C
September	29°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	25°C
December	28°C	25°C

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