Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan flights typically cost between RM 287 and RM 474 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was RM 332 on AirAsia (13 Jan-17 Jan).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week. Find deals

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 3

How often are flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan delayed?

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About 30% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes. Find deals

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan flights?

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Over the past year, Malaysia Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan flights typically cost between RM 287 and RM 474 in January.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was RM 332 on AirAsia (13 Jan-17 Jan).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

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Departing from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan will take you 2h 50m. There are 1846 km between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan round-trip?

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Batik Air, at RM 155, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. These flights start at 59% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan one-way?

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Batik Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at RM 88. AirAsia flights start at RM 99 while deals on Malaysia Airlines start at RM 133 one-way.

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

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The best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan is 55 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan (average of RM 125). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan in September is currently the most expensive (average of RM 235). 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.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan

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The most flights from MY1 to SDK are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sandakan ranges from 110.0 - 450.0 inches 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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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).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan is generally RM 595, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 108. When looking at the most popular route, (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Sandakan), you can expect to pay RM 332 for that flight.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan consider choosing Philippine Airlines(89%), MAI(89%) or Singapore Airlines(89%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

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Consider AirAsia, Batik Air or Malaysia Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KUL to SDK?

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Question 19

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sandakan from Kuala Lumpur?

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Sandakan (SDK), located 9.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan. 3 airlines have flights to Sandakan from Kuala Lumpur on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 10 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur per day.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

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Round-trip from	RM 332
One-way from	RM 166
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	November
Average price	RM 466

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Batik Air	CheapestRM 158	AverageRM 335	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 207	AverageRM 328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 235	AverageRM 548	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan from RM 166

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan are usually found in November or October, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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