How much are direct flights to Sandakan?

On average, a one-way direct flight to Sandakan will cost users approximately RM 224. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Sandakan, you can expect to pay around RM 439.

Which airlines fly direct to Sandakan?

At the moment, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, MASwings offer direct flights to Sandakan. AirAsia is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Sandakan.

How long is a direct flight to Sandakan?

While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Sandakan to last approximately 1h 45m on average. The quickest direct flight to Sandakan at this time departs from Kota Kinabalu (0h 45m), while the longest leaves from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (2h 45m).

What is the best time of year to fly direct to Sandakan?

If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Sandakan, January is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. September may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Sandakan, when demand is typically at its lowest.

What is the most popular direct flight origin to Sandakan?

Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Sandakan is Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. A return direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan typically costs around RM 505.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sandakan, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sandakan ranges from 110.0 - 450.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 450.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Sandakan when rainfall is around 110.0 mm.

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KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - SDK Sandakan

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 9/4

18:20-21:05

Nonstop2h 45m

Sandakan

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 239

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - SDK Sandakan

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/1

16:45-19:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Sandakan

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 247

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - SDK Sandakan

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 16/2

06:15-09:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Sandakan

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 247

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - SDK Sandakan

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 22/2

06:15-09:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Sandakan

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 247

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - SDK Sandakan

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 27/11

06:15-09:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Sandakan

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 260

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - SDK Sandakan

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 17/11

06:15-09:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Sandakan

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 260

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - SDK Sandakan

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 6/1

06:15-09:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Sandakan

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 264

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - SDK Sandakan

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 27/2

08:35-11:35

Nonstop3h 00m

Sandakan

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 268

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - SDK Sandakan

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 16/11

06:15-09:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Sandakan

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 292

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - SDK Sandakan

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 11/1

06:15-09:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Sandakan

Thu 14/1

20:05-23:00

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 487

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Sandakan

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Malaysia Airlines

7.3

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8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

321 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

AirAsia

6.8

Okay

236 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

321 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Batik Air

5.8

Fair

89 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

321 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

FAQ about direct flights to Sandakan

How much are direct flights to Sandakan?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Sandakan will cost users approximately RM 224. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Sandakan, you can expect to pay around RM 439.
Which airlines fly direct to Sandakan?
At the moment, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, MASwings offer direct flights to Sandakan. AirAsia is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Sandakan.
How long is a direct flight to Sandakan?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Sandakan to last approximately 1h 45m on average. The quickest direct flight to Sandakan at this time departs from Kota Kinabalu (0h 45m), while the longest leaves from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (2h 45m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Sandakan?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Sandakan, January is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. September may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Sandakan, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Sandakan?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Sandakan is Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. A return direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan typically costs around RM 505.

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