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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) to Sandakan (SDK)

KUL — SDK
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan are usually found in February or May, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) 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 October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$90

Good round-trip deal

$80 or less

Good one-way deal

$46 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport-Sandakan flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport-Sandakan flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport-Sandakan flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport-Sandakan flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport-Sandakan flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan (average of $31). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $63). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KUL to SDK?

Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 40% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 October 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Batik Air from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
220 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
73 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sandakan from Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    If you book a flight to Sandakan from Kuala Lumpur Intl, you will be flying to Sandakan, which is the city’s only airport. Sandakan (SDK) is located 5.8 mi from the center of Sandakan. There are 11 flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan round-trip from $49. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Batik Air, from $53, and Malaysia Airlines, from $60. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan consider choosing Japan Airlines (90%), Turkish Airlines (90%) or Oman Air (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan (average of $31). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $63). 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 3 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapest$49Average$101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
Batik AirCheapest$53Average$104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$60Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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