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RM 181+ Cheap flights to Sandakan

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SDK
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sandakan in 2026

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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 5 April 2026.

Fri 1/508:35
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/614:10
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4RM 378
Wed 22/418:20
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/518:30
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3RM 382
Sun 19/418:20
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/418:30
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4RM 386
Sat 18/410:25
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/421:30
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4RM 390
Tue 7/406:15
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Tue 14/421:30
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 1/4RM 395
Fri 1/514:50
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 8/514:10
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop3h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/4RM 403
Tue 12/506:15
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Tue 19/509:40
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 2/4RM 407
Sun 19/408:35
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Thu 23/421:30
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 5/4RM 411
Sun 9/806:15
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Fri 14/821:30
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 31/3RM 415
Sat 11/406:15
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Wed 15/421:30
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 4/4RM 419
Sun 14/608:35
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Thu 18/615:15
SDK
-
KUL
1 stop4h 35m
AirAsia
Deal found 3/4RM 423
Sat 25/415:25
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 55m
AirAsia
Tue 28/421:30
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 1/4RM 427

Find flight deals to Sandakan

Find the latest flights to Sandakan in 2026, 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 5 April 2026.

Return from

RM 378

One-way from

RM 181

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 403
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 1/5-30/6
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 45m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan
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Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 11/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan
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Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 19/4

06:15-09:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Tue 21/4

09:40-12:30

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 411

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 27/4

06:15-09:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Wed 29/4

21:30-00:15

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 427
Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 25/4

08:35-11:20

Nonstop2h 45m

Sandakan

Tue 28/4

11:45-14:30

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 431

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 17/6

17:35-17:05

2 stops23h 30m

Sandakan

Sat 27/6

18:30-21:20

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 439

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 19/4

10:35-16:15

1 stop5h 40m

Sandakan

Sun 26/4

18:30-21:20

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 507

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 6/5

08:35-11:20

Nonstop2h 45m

Sandakan

Sun 10/5

07:55-14:10

1 stop6h 15m

RM 531

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 14/6

17:30-07:30

1 stop14h 00m

Sandakan

Thu 18/6

07:55-14:10

1 stop6h 15m

RM 547

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 14/6

19:25-07:30

1 stop12h 05m

Sandakan

Sat 20/6

18:45-21:40

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 556

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 15/5

14:50-17:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Sandakan

Fri 22/5

09:40-12:30

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 560

Kuala LumpurSandakan

SZB - SDK

SZBSDK

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sun 14/6

20:40-14:50

2 stops18h 10m

Sandakan

Thu 18/6

07:55-18:35

2 stops10h 40m

RM 982

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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 3 April 2026.

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 3 hours 45 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 28 March 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sandakan should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday 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 (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sandakan?

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

AirAsia
AirAsia
From RM 110
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 202
Batik Air
Batik Air
From RM 114
Firefly
Firefly
From RM 110

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sandakan?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan are AirAsia, Batik Air 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 5 April 2026.
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
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
231 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Batik Air
6.0
Okay
82 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

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 14 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, AirAsia 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 79, while return flights cost around RM 155.

  • How much is a return flight to Sandakan?

    A return flight to Sandakan will typically cost around RM 256, however they can be found for as little as RM 155.

  • 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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