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Cheap flights from Penang to Sandakan from RM 367

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEN — SDK
14 Aug — 21 Aug1
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 15 July 2026.

Sat 12/916:35
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop16h 30m
AirAsia
Sun 13/918:45
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop12h 55m
AirAsia
Deal found 12/7RM 787
Mon 10/806:00
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop5h 20m
AirAsia
Sun 16/818:45
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop12h 55m
AirAsia
Deal found 13/7RM 941
Fri 7/806:00
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop5h 20m
AirAsia
Thu 13/817:50
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop6h 05m
AirAsia
Deal found 11/7RM 966
Thu 27/806:00
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop5h 20m
AirAsia
Thu 3/915:15
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop8h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 13/7RM 970
Fri 7/806:00
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop5h 20m
AirAsia
Sun 9/818:45
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop12h 55m
AirAsia
Deal found 13/7RM 982
Sun 26/706:00
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop5h 20m
AirAsia
Thu 30/709:30
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop6h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 11/7RM 1,047
Sat 12/909:05
PEN
-
SDK
2 stops8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/911:45
SDK
-
PEN
2 stops7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7RM 1,076
Fri 17/706:00
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop5h 20m
AirAsia
Sun 19/718:45
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop12h 55m
AirAsia
Deal found 13/7RM 1,121

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 15 July 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 787

One-way from

RM 367

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 501
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 12/9-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 25m total
  • Penang to Sandakan
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Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 30m total
  • Penang to Sandakan
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 176 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Departure

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Price

Cheapest return flight

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sat 12/9

09:05-17:05

2 stops8h 00m

Sandakan

Sun 13/9

09:40-16:00

1 stop6h 20m

RM 933
Fastest return journey

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Fri 7/8

06:00-11:20

1 stop5h 20m

Sandakan

Thu 13/8

17:50-23:55

1 stop6h 05m

RM 966

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Thu 27/8

06:00-11:20

1 stop5h 20m

Sandakan

Thu 3/9

15:15-23:55

1 stop8h 40m

RM 970

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sun 26/7

06:00-11:20

1 stop5h 20m

Sandakan

Thu 30/7

09:30-16:20

1 stop6h 50m

RM 1,047

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Fri 7/8

20:45-13:20

2 stops16h 35m

Sandakan

Sun 9/8

09:30-14:25

1 stop4h 55m

RM 1,186

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Wed 28/10

05:50-13:05

1 stop7h 15m

Sandakan

Sun 1/11

17:50-11:50

1 stop18h 00m

RM 1,247
Cheapest one-way

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Wed 18/11

22:35-13:05

1 stop14h 30m

RM 367

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Fri 11/9

06:00-18:20

1 stop12h 20m

RM 383
Fastest single journey

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sat 12/9

06:00-11:20

1 stop5h 20m

RM 408

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sat 12/9

16:35-07:30

2 stops14h 55m

RM 473

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Best time to book a flight from Penang to Sandakan

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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 489). Flying from Penang to Sandakan in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,320). 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 15 July 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
313 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

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
313 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
313 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

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
233 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
313 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

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 16h 30m. Fly via AirAsia 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, Malaysia Airlines (RM 341), and AirAsia (RM 391) offers the cheapest pricing from Penang to Sandakan. Users have found that Malaysia Airlines is 59% 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 489). Flying from Penang to Sandakan in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,320). 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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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 15 July 2026.
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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 15 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 341AverageRM 807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 391AverageRM 666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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