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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan were £37 for one-way flights and for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
KUL
Destination airport IATA code
PAY
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
2 hours 54 mins

Sandakan SDK Flight Information

Traveling From
Kuala Lumpur
Origin Airport IATA Code
KUL
Traveling To
Sandakan
Destination Airport IATA Code
PAY
Number of Airlines Serving
7
Available Airlines
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
Distance
1846 km
Direct Flight Time
2 50
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan?
Heard great reviews about AirAsia? Then you’ll be pleased to learn that it’s one of the 1 air carriers that fly directly from Kuala Lumpur Airport to SDK.
How long is a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?
Nonstop flights can be booked between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan and take around 2 hours and 52 minutes. However, the journey of 1,150 miles could pass by much faster depending on factors like the weather and aircraft type.
What are the best airports for Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan flights?
Are you jetsetting from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan and wondering where you’ll be flying in and out of? There’s a good chance you’ll be dropping your bag off at KUL and collecting it from Sandakan (SDK).
How many flights are there from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?
A world of fun and excitement is waiting for you in Sandakan. Start your amazing adventure now by reserving a seat on one of the 3 flights which operate daily from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan  

Every day between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan, 9 flights from 7 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Qatar Airways, Oman Air, JAL, Firefly, Turkish Airlines, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 2hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 1846 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Place to stay after flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan

Livingston Hotel

Livingston Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Jalan Utara, Mile 4, Sandakan, Sabah
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Sandakan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Popular attractions Kampong Buli Sim Sim and Sam Sing Kung are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (103 reviews)
"Doesn’t have a bar but everything else is good. I see a lot of potential here. Breakfast was good too. Would definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2024

Livingston Hotel
Sabah Hotel Sandakan

Sabah Hotel Sandakan

4 out of 5
Km 1 Jalan Utara, Sandakan, Sabah
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sandakan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (285 reviews)
Excellent Hotel
"Excellent hotel"

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2024

Sabah Hotel Sandakan
The Elopura Hotel

The Elopura Hotel

3 out of 5
HS12, Sandakan Harbour Square, Sandakan, Sabah
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Sandakan. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants and breakfast. Popular attractions Sandakan Harbour Mall and Lankayan island are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
"Nicely located at the coast"

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2024

The Elopura Hotel
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Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat

2.5 out of 5
Mile 14, Jalan Labuk, Taman Hiburan Jalil Alip, Sandakan, Sabah
Stay at this lodge in Sandakan. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a terrace. Popular attractions Rainforest Discovery Centre and Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (68 reviews)
"Room much nicer and bigger than expected (family room) with lovely views. Nice breakfast options and lots of trip options and lifts if needed. Limited food options in evening but food good."

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2023

Paganakan Dii Tropical Retreat
Nature Lodge Sepilok

Nature Lodge Sepilok

2.5 out of 5
Jalan Sepilok, Sandakan
Stay at this lodge in Sandakan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (60 reviews)
"Very conveiniently located for bird livers as only 600m to Rainforest Discovery Centre. Room is well designed with outsidet but secured toilets which is great for us as we could leave our cameras there during the night to avoid to ac condensation. Staff is hepful, food is ok. Only minus is the steps ..."

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2024

Nature Lodge Sepilok
Hello Kitty Signature Suite

Hello Kitty Signature Suite

3.5 out of 5
Sri Utama Condominium, IJM, Sandakan
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sandakan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a children's pool. Popular attractions Kampong Buli Sim Sim and Sam Sing Kung ...
5.4/10 (3 reviews)
房間可以 主人懶散
"裝修很符合Hello Kitty 的氛圍,女兒進去就發出一聲驚呼,但廚房水龍頭搖晃,睡覺翻身床板便嘎吱作響。共三房雙衛,還有一個停車位。訂房時附帶早餐,這是最大的騙局,只有幾包咖啡粉,其他什麼都沒有。入住交接鑰匙後,便人影全無,如果這種態度經營民宿的話,還是免了吧!"

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2019

Hello Kitty Signature Suite
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on ebookers.com from January 2017 to December 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares were found on ebookers.com and are updated daily. They include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.