Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur are usually found in November or January, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sandakan (SDK) to Kuala Lumpur (MY1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 September 2026.
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August
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November
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RM 706
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (RM 712 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur?
The best time to book flights from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur (average of RM 343). Flying from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 800). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SDK to KUL?
Find hourly flight availability from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 September 2026.
When flying from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 43% versus a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on 26 September 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur
Explore weekly flight availability from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 September 2026.
The most flights from SDK to MY1 are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).
How often are flights from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur delayed?
About 27% of weekly flights between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur flights?
Over the past year, Malaysia Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur. 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 Kuala Lumpur. Reviews last updated 29 September 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andBatik Air from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur?
Sandakan (SDK), located 9.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur. 3 airlines have flights from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 10 outbound flights to Kuala Lumpur per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?
Flying on Batik Air is currently your cheapest option to Kuala Lumpur, with prices starting at RM 69. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at RM 243 and RM 328, respectively. Batik Air is priced at 87% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Batik Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as RM 115. Users have also found prices from RM 122 and RM 185 on AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur?
Consider Oman Air (100%), Singapore Airlines (100%) or Firefly (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur.
What are the cheapest flights from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur?
On average you can expect to pay RM 526 for a flight from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur. The cheapest flight overall is RM 239 while the most popular route, (Sandakan - Kuala Lumpur Intl) is currently priced at RM 416.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur (average of RM 343). Flying from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 800). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Browse through other flights departing from Sandakan. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 29 September 2026.
Top 3 airlines flying from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 29 September 2026.
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