Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan are usually found in November or January, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur (MY1) to Sandakan (SDK). 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 1 October 2026.
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March
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November
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RM 420
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (RM 135 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?
The best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan is 47 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 Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan (average of RM 322). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan in March is currently the most expensive (average of RM 742). 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 KUL to SDK?
Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 October 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan. Price data was last updated on 26 September 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan
Explore weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan. 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 1 October 2026.
The most flights from MY1 to SDK are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How often are flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan delayed?
About 24% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday 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 Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan flights?
Over the past year, Malaysia Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.
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 1 October 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan, such as Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andBatik Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's 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 into for flights to Sandakan from Kuala Lumpur?
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 6 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan round-trip?
Batik Air, at RM 224, 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 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Batik Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at RM 116. AirAsia flights start at RM 127 while deals on Malaysia Airlines start at RM 178 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan consider choosing Oman Air(95%), JAL(95%) or Turkish Airlines(95%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?
While on average a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan is generally RM 467, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 211. When looking at the most popular route, (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Sandakan), you can expect to pay RM 485 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan (average of RM 322). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan in March is currently the most expensive (average of RM 742). 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.
Explore flights to Sandakan departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 1 October 2026.
Top 3 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan. 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 1 October 2026.
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