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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Sandakan Airport? If you want to travel to Sandakan Airport next month, return fares start from $172. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Sandakan. But we found flights with one or more stops from $130.
The cheapest month to fly to Sandakan is usually October.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sandakan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Singapore and Sandakan Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Sandakan is $130. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Sandakan Airport is Saturday, 17 October 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sandakan is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sandakan.

Flying to Sandakan

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$86
Cheapest month to flyMay

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How to find cheap flights to Sandakan Airport (SDK)

  • $130 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Sandakan Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SDK, the lowest fare is $86.

  • Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to SDK goes up or down.

  • Score a bargain on tickets to Sandakan, where Sandakan Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to land a great deal and have a wider range of flights to choose from.

  • Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of landing cheap flights to Sandakan. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, as well as different prices.

  • Search for plane tickets to Sandakan Airport that have a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can help you save. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.

Best time to go to Sandakan

  • The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Sandakan is typically May.

  • To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to SDK, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.

  • If you want to experience Sandakan at its liveliest, book your flights to SDK for August. Travelling during high seasons often means more things to do than at other times.

  • Travel in February if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Sandakan are typically less expensive.

  • The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Sandakan is warmest in May, with averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in February, when they range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • Hoping for clearer skies? February is the driest month in Sandakan, averaging 17 days of rain.

  • The wettest time of year is June. Plan your trip then and you'll likely get around 27 days of rainfall.

Flying to Sandakan Airport (SDK): What you need to know

  • Get to Sandakan in a single journey. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Sandakan Airport:

  • Consider booking your SDK plane ticket with Firefly. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 86% of flights into this hub landing on time.

  • You'll be arriving in the UTC+8 timezone at SDK.

  • Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Sandakan Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to SDK:

  • Why wait for public transport? Grab a car hire in SDK and start exploring Sandakan and beyond straight away. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz or Avis.

  • Flights taking off from Sandakan Airport reach their destination as scheduled 74% of the time. This percentage tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.

  • Sandakan Airport is located in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia.

Getting to central Sandakan from Sandakan Airport (SDK)

Sandakan highlights

  • Jump off your flight to Sandakan and make your way to these must-see attractions:

    • Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary (Pusat Pemulihan Orangutan): A classic place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is around 13 kilometres west of the city centre.

    • MZA Garden: Here's where you can press pause for a moment when exploring Sandakan. This park is roughly 13 kilometres north-west of the centre.

    • Sandakan Rainforest Park: Take on this landmark next. Around 2 kilometres north-east of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Sandakan experience.

How to get to Lahad Datu from Sandakan Airport (SDK)

  • Setting out for the nearby city of Lahad Datu? It's about 161 kilometres from SDK. Give yourself around 2 hours 55 minutes to drive to the centre.

Travelling from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Taganak

  • Taganak is another city that you can easily get to from Sandakan Airport. It's about 32 kilometres away.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Feel like exploring more? Kota Kinabalu is a must-do while you're in Malaysia. It's around 225 kilometres west of Sandakan and features Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) and Sipadan Dive Centre Sdn. Bhd.. The most convenient airport for this city is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

  • Tawau is another top destination in Malaysia and is roughly 177 kilometres south of Sandakan. Get right to the good parts at attractions like D'mount kinabalu adventure, Rainforest Waterfall and Tawau Hill Park (Table Waterfall). Tawau Airport (TWU) is the main hub serving this city.

  • Say yes to more adventures in Lahad Datu. Roughly 97 kilometres south of Sandakan, Danum River, Masjid Al-Mubarak, Kg Wawasan 2 and HAPPY WONDERLAND are reasons to go.

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