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RM 128+ Cheap flights to Sandakan

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— SDK
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Fri 21/1109:00KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mBatik Air
Sun 23/1112:50SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 50mBatik Air
Deal found 14/11RM 252
Wed 26/1109:00KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1221:25SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11RM 264
Sun 23/1106:25KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Thu 27/1121:25SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mAirAsia
Deal found 16/11RM 268
Fri 21/1109:00KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1121:25SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11RM 285
Fri 21/1106:25KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Fri 28/1121:25SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mAirAsia
Deal found 15/11RM 293
Mon 1/1209:40KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 45mAirAsia
Fri 5/1221:25SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mAirAsia
Deal found 14/11RM 297
Fri 21/1106:25KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Sun 23/1109:50SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 15/11RM 301
Sun 30/1109:00KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1221:25SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11RM 305
Mon 17/1109:00KUL - SDK
Nonstop2h 50mBatik Air
Wed 19/1112:50SDK - KUL
Nonstop2h 50mBatik Air
Deal found 14/11RM 310
Sat 22/1108:00SZB - SDK
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1107:55SDK - SZB
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11RM 590
Mon 17/1108:00SZB - SDK
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1107:55SDK - SZB
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11RM 611
Fri 21/1108:00SZB - SDK
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1111:05SDK - SZB
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11RM 644

Flights to Sandakan in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sandakan in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 16 November 2025.

Return from

RM 248

One-way from

RM 128

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 289
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 15/1-19/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 5/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (RM 62 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (RM 24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 27/1

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Thu 29/1

21:25-00:10

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 264

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 1/12

09:40-12:25

Nonstop2h 45m

Sandakan

Fri 5/12

21:25-00:10

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 297

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/12

09:40-12:25

Nonstop2h 45m

Sandakan

Mon 15/12

09:50-12:40

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 305

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 30/11

09:00-11:50

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Thu 4/12

21:25-00:10

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 351

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 14/12

06:25-09:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Thu 18/12

21:25-00:10

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 376

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 28/11

09:00-11:50

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Tue 2/12

21:25-00:10

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 380

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 14/1

09:00-11:50

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Sun 18/1

21:10-01:55

1 stop4h 45m

RM 384

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/2

18:15-21:00

Nonstop2h 45m

Sandakan

Wed 18/2

12:50-15:30

Nonstop2h 40m

RM 384

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 26/11

09:00-11:50

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Tue 2/12

07:55-12:25

1 stop4h 30m

RM 392

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 22/3

18:15-21:00

Nonstop2h 45m

Sandakan

Mon 30/3

21:40-00:25

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 425

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Best time to book a flight to Sandakan

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sandakan

When is the best time to book a flight to Sandakan?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Sandakan. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Sandakan?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan takes 4 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Sandakan from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sandakan?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sandakan should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Sandakan

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan 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 (9 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sandakan?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan are AirAsia, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines.

AirAsia
AirAsia
From RM 113
Batik Air
Batik Air
From RM 171
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 121
Firefly
Firefly
From RM 41

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sandakan?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan are Batik Air, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.

Rainfall in Sandakan by month

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

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.

Temperature in Sandakan by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sandakan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 16 November 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
281 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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
281 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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
220 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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
5.8
Fair
75 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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.

FAQs about flying to Sandakan

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sandakan?

    For a flight to Sandakan, you will be flying into Sandakan. Sandakan (SDK) is just 9.3 km from the centre of the city. SDK handles an average of 13 flights per day from Kuala Lumpur. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 3 airlines have flights to Sandakan from Kuala Lumpur.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sandakan if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sandakan on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sandakan?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Firefly is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sandakan.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sandakan?

    Sandakan is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sandakan. One-way flights to Sandakan typically cost RM 101, while return flights cost around RM 204.

  • How much is a return flight to Sandakan?

    A return flight to Sandakan will typically cost around RM 232, however they can be found for as little as RM 204.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sandakan depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Sandakan have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sandakan can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sandakan?

    Yes. Sandakan has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 98 Homestay Sandakan is the closest property to Sandakan (0.0 km away from Sandakan).

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