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Cheap flights from Penang to Sandakan from RM 280

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEN — SDK
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Penang to Sandakan
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Penang to Sandakan that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

Sun 12/405:50PEN - SDK
1 stop7h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 13/418:30SDK - PEN
1 stop27h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 29/12RM 791

Find flight deals from Penang to Sandakan

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Penang (PEN) 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 January 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 791

One-way from

RM 280

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 523
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 12/4-13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Penang to Sandakan
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 15m total
  • Penang to Sandakan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (RM 145 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 91 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Penang

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Sandakan

Route

Departure

Return

Price

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sun 12/4

05:50-13:25

1 stop7h 35m

Sandakan

Mon 13/4

18:30-22:05

1 stop27h 35m

RM 791

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sat 31/1

20:00-09:15

1 stop13h 15m

RM 280

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sat 10/1

18:30-14:10

2 stops19h 40m

RM 397

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Wed 25/2

06:00-12:25

1 stop6h 25m

RM 397

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sun 15/3

20:05-20:45

1 stop24h 40m

RM 401

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sun 15/3

19:55-20:45

2 stops24h 50m

RM 430

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sat 10/1

06:55-12:25

1 stop5h 30m

RM 458

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Sandakan (average of RM 300). Flying from Penang to Sandakan in June is currently the most expensive (average of RM 495). 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.

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 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Penang 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
286 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

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
7.3
Good
286 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
286 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

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
223 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
286 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

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
5.9
Fair
77 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
286 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Penang to Sandakan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Penang to Sandakan?

    There are many flights that can get you from Penang to Sandakan in 7h 35m. Fly via Malaysia Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1968 km between Penang and Sandakan.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Penang to Sandakan round-trip?

    According to our current data, Batik Air (RM 287), AirAsia (RM 335), and Malaysia Airlines (RM 339) offers the cheapest pricing from Penang to Sandakan. Users have found that Batik Air is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Penang to Sandakan one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as RM 161 on Malaysia Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include AirAsia from RM 185 and Batik Air from RM 193 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Penang to Sandakan that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Penang to Sandakan?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Penang to Sandakan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Penang 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 Penang to Sandakan?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Sandakan (average of RM 300). Flying from Penang to Sandakan in June is currently the most expensive (average of RM 495). 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.

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Fly from Penang to Sandakan on these airlines

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Top 3 airlines flying from Penang to Sandakan

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Penang 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 407,431 searches. Data last updated 1 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Batik AirCheapestRM 287AverageRM 455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 335AverageRM 492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 339AverageRM 808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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