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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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEN — SDK
28 Jul — 4 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 28 June 2026.

Thu 13/821:00
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop12h 05m
AirAsia
Wed 19/811:45
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop7h 00m
AirAsia
Deal found 27/6RM 952
Sat 8/806:00
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop5h 20m
AirAsia
Sat 15/817:30
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop6h 25m
AirAsia
Deal found 24/6RM 972
Tue 28/720:45
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop12h 15m
AirAsia
Tue 4/818:50
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop5h 05m
AirAsia
Deal found 27/6RM 993
Fri 10/720:45
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop12h 15m
AirAsia
Tue 14/717:50
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop6h 05m
AirAsia
Deal found 25/6RM 1,038
Thu 13/821:00
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/811:45
SDK
-
PEN
2 stops7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6RM 1,066
Fri 10/720:45
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop12h 15m
AirAsia
Mon 13/718:45
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop12h 55m
AirAsia
Deal found 25/6RM 1,070
Sat 26/909:50
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop7h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 29/914:10
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop10h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/6RM 1,079
Tue 28/706:45
PEN
-
SDK
2 stops12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/818:50
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop5h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6RM 1,222
Fri 3/720:45
PEN
-
SDK
1 stop12h 15m
AirAsia
Sun 5/711:45
SDK
-
PEN
1 stop8h 30m
AirAsia
Deal found 25/6RM 1,242

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 28 June 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 972

One-way from

RM 384

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

RM 707
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 8/8-15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 45m total
  • Penang to Sandakan
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 12/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 00m total
  • Penang to Sandakan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (RM 771 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 108 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Thu 13/8

21:00-09:05

1 stop12h 05m

Sandakan

Wed 19/8

11:45-18:45

1 stop7h 00m

RM 952
Fastest return journey

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sat 8/8

06:00-11:20

1 stop5h 20m

Sandakan

Sat 15/8

17:30-23:55

1 stop6h 25m

RM 972

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sat 26/9

09:50-17:45

1 stop7h 55m

Sandakan

Tue 29/9

14:10-00:35

1 stop10h 25m

RM 1,066

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Thu 13/8

21:00-09:05

1 stop12h 05m

Sandakan

Wed 19/8

11:45-19:35

2 stops7h 50m

RM 1,066

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Fri 10/7

20:45-09:00

1 stop12h 15m

Sandakan

Mon 13/7

18:45-07:40

1 stop12h 55m

RM 1,070

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Thu 8/10

09:50-13:25

1 stop27h 35m

Sandakan

Sun 11/10

14:10-20:35

1 stop6h 25m

RM 1,079

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Tue 28/7

06:45-18:55

2 stops12h 10m

Sandakan

Tue 4/8

18:50-23:55

1 stop5h 05m

RM 1,222
Cheapest one-way

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sat 12/9

07:05-21:05

1 stop14h 00m

RM 384

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Thu 8/10

18:50-13:25

1 stop18h 35m

RM 466
Fastest single journey

PenangSandakan

PEN - SDK

PENSDK

Penang Intl

Sat 15/8

06:00-11:20

1 stop5h 20m

RM 486

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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 490). Flying from Penang to Sandakan in March is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,030). 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 28 June 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
312 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

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
312 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
312 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

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
312 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

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 55m. 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 321), and AirAsia (RM 400) offers the cheapest pricing from Penang to Sandakan. Users have found that Malaysia Airlines is 57% 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 490). Flying from Penang to Sandakan in March is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,030). 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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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 28 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 321AverageRM 809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 400AverageRM 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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