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Cheap flights from Penang to Sandakan from RM 384

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEN — SDK
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
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 10 August 2026.

Sat 3/1020:45 -
1 stop12h 10m
Sun 11/1018:45 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 10/8RM 818
Mon 9/1119:55 -
1 stop11h 15m
Fri 13/1117:15 -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 9/8RM 862
Sat 3/1006:00 -
1 stop5h 20m
Sun 11/1007:55 -
2 stops8h 25m
Deal found 10/8RM 989
Mon 9/1106:45 -
1 stop5h 40m
Fri 13/1120:20 -
2 stops11h 20m
Deal found 9/8RM 997
Fri 21/817:00 -
1 stop15h 55m
Tue 25/809:30 -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 6/8RM 1,157
Thu 27/811:10 -
1 stop7h 10m
Sat 29/818:45 -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 7/8RM 1,222
Fri 21/806:00 -
1 stop5h 20m
Tue 25/819:45 -
2 stops13h 15m
Deal found 6/8RM 1,316

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 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 862

One-way from

RM 384

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 1,324
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 9/11-13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 50m total
  • Penang to Sandakan
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14/10
  • 14/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 20m total
  • Penang to Sandakan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (RM 1,087 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 143 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

PenangSandakan

PEN Penang Intl - SDK Sandakan

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sat 3/10

20:45-08:55

1 stop12h 10m

Sandakan

Sun 11/10

18:45-10:00

1 stop15h 15m

RM 818
Fastest return journey

PenangSandakan

PEN Penang Intl - SDK Sandakan

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Mon 9/11

19:55-07:10

1 stop11h 15m

Sandakan

Fri 13/11

17:15-22:50

1 stop5h 35m

RM 862

PenangSandakan

PEN Penang Intl - SDK Sandakan

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Wed 6/1

15:30-17:05

1 stop25h 35m

Sandakan

Fri 8/1

17:50-00:20

1 stop6h 30m

RM 907

PenangSandakan

PEN Penang Intl - SDK Sandakan

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sat 3/10

06:00-14:55

2 stops8h 55m

Sandakan

Sun 11/10

07:55-16:20

2 stops8h 25m

RM 1,149

PenangSandakan

PEN Penang Intl - SDK Sandakan

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Fri 21/8

17:00-08:55

1 stop15h 55m

Sandakan

Tue 25/8

09:30-15:10

1 stop5h 40m

RM 1,157

PenangSandakan

PEN Penang Intl - SDK Sandakan

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Thu 27/8

11:10-18:20

1 stop7h 10m

Sandakan

Sat 29/8

18:45-08:35

1 stop13h 50m

RM 1,222
Cheapest one-way

PenangSandakan

PEN Penang Intl - SDK Sandakan

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Wed 14/10

20:35-08:55

1 stop12h 20m

RM 384

PenangSandakan

PEN Penang Intl - SDK Sandakan

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Fri 25/9

20:45-09:05

1 stop12h 20m

RM 519

PenangSandakan

PEN Penang Intl - SDK Sandakan

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sat 12/9

06:00-18:20

1 stop12h 20m

RM 548
Fastest single journey

PenangSandakan

PEN Penang Intl - SDK Sandakan

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Tue 15/9

06:45-14:55

2 stops8h 10m

RM 646

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Best time to book a flight from Penang to Sandakan

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Penang to Sandakan

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Sandakan (average of RM 491). Flying from Penang to Sandakan in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,324). 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 10 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Penang to Sandakan, such as Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

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
315 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

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
234 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

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 11h 15m. 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, Malaysia Airlines (RM 342), and AirAsia (RM 392) offers the cheapest pricing from Penang to Sandakan. Users have found that Malaysia Airlines is 63% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Sandakan (average of RM 491). Flying from Penang to Sandakan in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,324). 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

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Penang to Sandakan. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 10 August 2026.
AirAsia flights from Penang Intl to Sandakan
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Top 2 airlines flying from Penang to Sandakan

Discover the top 2 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 10 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 342AverageRM 810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 392AverageRM 669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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