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Cheap flights from Penang to Sandakan from RM 215

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEN — SDK
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Penang to Sandakan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Penang to Sandakan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2026.

Thu 5/206:55
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop5h 30m
AirAsia
Mon 9/221:25
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop10h 15m
AirAsia
Deal found 20/1RM 438
Wed 25/206:00
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop6h 25m
AirAsia
Sat 28/209:50
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop6h 05m
AirAsia
Deal found 19/1RM 466
Sun 12/406:45
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop11h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 13/418:30
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop20h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/1RM 608

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 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 417

One-way from

RM 215

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 494
4/3-11/3
  • 4/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 45m total
  • Penang to Sandakan
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26/1
  • 26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 15m total
  • Penang to Sandakan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (RM 127 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 87 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Penang

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Sandakan

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Departure

Return

Price

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Wed 25/2

06:00-12:25

1 stop6h 25m

Sandakan

Sat 28/2

09:50-15:55

1 stop6h 05m

RM 466

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Mon 2/2

06:00-14:55

2 stops8h 55m

Sandakan

Fri 6/2

21:25-07:20

1 stop9h 55m

RM 515

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sun 12/4

06:45-17:45

1 stop11h 00m

Sandakan

Mon 13/4

18:30-14:30

1 stop20h 00m

RM 608

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sun 15/2

07:50-16:25

1 stop8h 35m

Sandakan

Wed 18/2

21:25-07:20

1 stop9h 55m

RM 847

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sat 14/2

20:00-01:30

1 stop5h 30m

Sandakan

Wed 18/2

21:25-07:40

1 stop10h 15m

RM 883

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sat 14/2

16:55-01:30

2 stops8h 35m

Sandakan

Wed 18/2

21:25-07:20

1 stop9h 55m

RM 1,053

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Tue 27/1

21:35-09:15

1 stop11h 40m

RM 219

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Wed 28/1

21:35-09:15

1 stop11h 40m

RM 219

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sun 25/1

06:00-09:15

1 stop27h 15m

RM 235

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Mon 26/1

06:00-18:00

2 stops12h 00m

RM 304

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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 490). 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 20 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
290 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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
290 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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
290 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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
78 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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 6h 25m. Fly via AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1968 km between Penang and Sandakan. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 50% 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 124 on Batik Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Malaysia Airlines from RM 161 and AirAsia from RM 185 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 490). 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 20 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Batik AirCheapestRM 287AverageRM 456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 335AverageRM 510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 339AverageRM 808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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