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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan

Airlines operating flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan

Choose from 3 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan, including Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia. AirAsia currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
AirAsia logo AirAsia
Batik Air Malaysia logo Batik Air Malaysia
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £26 and round-trip tickets from £64.

Displayed flight fares from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan is 1,839.34km. It takes around 2 hours 51 minutes on average to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price£26
Cheapest return ticket price£64
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,839.34km
Average flight time2 hours 51 minutes
Popular airlineMalaysia Airlines
Flight statistics for the Kuala Lumpur–Sandakan route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan is October, with an average price of £22. The most expensive month is usually March, with average prices reaching £42.

£42
£32
£22
£12
    Cheapest
  • £42
    Mar
  • £24
    Apr
  • £23
    May
  • £29
    Jun
  • £29
    Jul
  • £29
    Aug
  • £26
    Sep
  • £22
    Oct
  • £22
    Nov
  • £22
    Dec
  • £25
    Jan
  • £28
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

Average price of return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, May is often the cheapest month for fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan, with an average price of £65. March is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £123.

£123
£94
£65
£36
    Cheapest
  • £123
    Mar
  • £98
    Apr
  • £65
    May
  • £90
    Jun
  • £72
    Jul
  • £90
    Aug
  • £93
    Sep
  • £68
    Oct
  • £65
    Nov
  • £86
    Dec
  • £73
    Jan
  • £99
    Feb

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan is Wednesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sunday as fares are usually the highest.

£50
£47
£43
£40
    Cheapest
  • £48
    Mon
  • £46
    Tue
  • £43
    Wed
  • £44
    Thu
  • £48
    Fri
  • £48
    Sat
  • £50
    Sun

During the Good Friday, which day is cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan during Good Friday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

During the Good Friday, flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan are cheapest on Apr 5, with the lowest price of £34.

£53
£44
£34
£25
    Cheapest
  • £53
    Mar 30
  • £45
    Mar 31
  • £38
    Apr 1
  • £37
    Apr 2
  • £38
    Apr 3
  • £36
    Apr 4
  • £34
    Apr 5

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sandakan (SDK)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as £26 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to SDK on Thu, Apr 23), while Malaysia Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £64 departing on Sat, Apr 4 and returning on Sat, Apr 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan with the following airlines, including: Malaysia Airlines AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Batik Air Malaysia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 51 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sandakan (SDK).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 38 flight per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK5194 (17:50) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK5192 (06:44)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Apr 23, with one-way flights priced at just £26.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sandakan travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan on March 31, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at £27.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sandakan, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sandakan Airport (KUL-SDK) is by far the most common option on this route: Sandakan Airport (SDK).
  • The time difference between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan is Batik Air Malaysia, with an average fare of £45.

£40
£45
£51
£57
£62
Batik Air Malaysia
£45
Batik Air Malaysia
AirAsia
£48
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
£62
Malaysia Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan is AirAsia, operating 32 flights per week.

0
8
20
32
AirAsia
32
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
15
Malaysia Airlines
Firefly Airline
13
Firefly Airline
Qatar Airways
13
Qatar Airways
Turkish Airlines
8
Turkish Airlines
Oman Air
8
Oman Air

How many flights fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Thursday.

84
65
46
27
Highest
65
Mon
52
Tue
64
Wed
46
Thu
84
Fri
68
Sat
59
Sun

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.