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RM 172+ Direct flights to Sandakan

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Sandakan found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SDK
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Cheapest flights to Sandakan
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sandakan. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Fri 31/1013:30KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1117:50SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9RM 261
Fri 3/1013:30KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mBatik Air
Sun 5/1017:20SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 50mBatik Air
Deal found 16/9RM 265
Thu 30/1010:15KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1121:40SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9RM 277
Mon 1/1206:35KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Fri 5/1217:15SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 55mAirAsia
Deal found 15/9RM 286
Sat 4/1006:25KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Sun 12/1021:45SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mAirAsia
Deal found 15/9RM 307
Sat 28/210:15KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 2/313:50SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/9RM 319
Wed 1/1006:25KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Thu 9/1021:45SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mAirAsia
Deal found 16/9RM 332
Sun 12/1006:25KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Thu 16/1021:45SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mAirAsia
Deal found 15/9RM 336
Wed 1/1006:25KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1017:20SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9RM 370
Tue 30/906:25KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1018:30SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9RM 399
Mon 29/906:25KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Wed 1/1021:45SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mAirAsia
Deal found 15/9RM 412

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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 31/10

13:30-16:20

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Fri 7/11

17:50-20:40

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 261

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/10

13:30-16:20

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Sun 5/10

17:20-20:10

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 265

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/11

13:55-16:50

Nonstop2h 55m

Sandakan

Wed 12/11

17:15-20:10

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 265

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 1/12

06:35-09:25

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Fri 5/12

17:50-20:40

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 265

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 1/12

06:35-09:25

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Fri 5/12

17:15-20:10

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 286

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 27/1

10:15-13:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Thu 29/1

17:50-20:40

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 307

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 5/10

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Sun 12/10

20:15-23:00

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 307

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 26/9

14:10-17:00

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 172

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 17/12

06:35-09:25

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 189

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 25/9

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 189

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Sandakan

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights to Sandakan. 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 Sandakan. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, andBatik Air to Malaysia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
216 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
73 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Temperature and rainfall in Sandakan by month

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

SDK

Temperature

26 - 28 °C

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).

FAQ about direct flights to Sandakan

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Sandakan to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Sandakan?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Sandakan will cost users approximately RM 373. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Sandakan, you can expect to pay around RM 321.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Sandakan?

    At the moment, AirAsia, Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly 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 47m 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 50m).

  • 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, May is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. August 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 493.

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