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Cheapest return fare
£122
Typical prices: £65-£107
AirAsia
Thu 10/9Fri 18/9
KUL - SDK • Direct
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Typical prices: £24-£41
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Thu 1/10
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Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan (KUL-SDK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan

Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
AirAsia Logo
06:15 - 09:05
KUL
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SDK
2h 50mdirect
AirAsia Logo
18:45 - 21:40
SDK
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KUL
2h 55mdirect
£122AirAsia
Sun, 4 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
AirAsia Logo
08:35 - 11:20
KUL
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SDK
2h 45mdirect
AirAsia Logo
17:30 - 08:30
SDK
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KUL
15h 00m
1 stop
£125AirAsia
Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Malaysia Airlines Logo
14:50 - 17:45
KUL
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SDK
2h 55mdirect
Malaysia Airlines Logo
13:50 - 16:40
SDK
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KUL
2h 50mdirect
£126Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
AirAsia Logo
07:00 - 13:10
KUL
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SDK
6h 10m
1 stop
AirAsia Logo
18:45 - 21:40
SDK
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KUL
2h 55mdirect
£127AirAsia
Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
AirAsia Logo
08:35 - 11:20
KUL
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SDK
2h 45mdirect
AirAsia Logo
11:45 - 14:30
SDK
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KUL
2h 45mdirect
£128AirAsia
Mon, 28 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
Malaysia Airlines Logo
10:25 - 13:25
KUL
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SDK
3h 00mdirect
Malaysia Airlines Logo
18:30 - 21:20
SDK
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KUL
2h 50mdirect
£137Malaysia Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Malaysia Airlines Logo
10:15 - 13:05
KUL
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SDK
2h 50mdirect
Malaysia Airlines Logo
13:50 - 16:40
SDK
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KUL
2h 50mdirect
£137Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 11:05
KUL
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SDK
5h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:45 - 21:40
SDK
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KUL
2h 55mdirect
£137Multiple Airlines
Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 09:05
KUL
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SDK
2h 50mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:35 - 23:00
SDK
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KUL
9h 25m
2 stops
£183Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 07:30
KUL
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SDK
9h 30m
1 stop
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15:15 - 20:45
SDK
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KUL
5h 30m
1 stop
£185Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan departing in September.

Flight prices are above average for this route right now.

Flights to Sandakan from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport usually cost between £65 and £119 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £122 on AirAsia (10 Sept–18 Sept).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Sandakan on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan is November, where tickets cost £55 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £134 and £126 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£55
Best time to beat the crowds (29% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (45% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan was £55 for a one-way ticket and £122 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

    Kuala Lumpur airport is called Kuala Lumpur Intl and the only airport in Sandakan is Sandakan.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

    There are direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan, Malaysia Airlines or AirAsia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan are Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia. With an average price for the route of £131 and an overall rating of 7.3, Malaysia Airlines is the most popular choice. AirAsia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £70 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sandakan from Kuala Lumpur is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sandakan with an airline and back to Kuala Lumpur with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sandakan from Kuala Lumpur up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £41 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan.
Find which airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sandakan

Monday

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

Tuesday

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

Wednesday

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

Thursday

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

Friday

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

Saturday

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

Sunday

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

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Direct returns

Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Monday

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

Tuesday

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

Wednesday

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

Thursday

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

Friday

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

Saturday

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

Sunday

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,Malaysia Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Malaysia AirlinesOverall score based on 314 reviews
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
6.7Entertainment
7.5Boarding
7.0Food
Airline reviews

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

4.0 OkayPrajayan, Nov 2025
KUL - SYD
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Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Delayed for 45 minutes. Don't know what's the issue. Other than that, food was not to my satisfaction. However it's okay.

Orange juice change to mineral water . Should keep the orange juice.

On-time & very well priced. All you need on a short flight.

Friendly staff but otherwise a typical no frills airline. The sets are extremely cramped

Automated check in could have been better organised and informative

Fast Pass but delay at Check-In Counter. Limited Counter when there are alot of ppls Check-In

The flight has been delayed for nearly an hour, yet neither the captain nor the chief steward made an effort to explain the reason for the delay or offer any apologies to the passengers.

We recently flew with AirAsia and encountered several issues. Our flight was delayed by over an hour, and both boarding and takeoff were postponed without any prior notification. Although we eventually realized there was a delay on our own, the crew did inform us afterward. To make up for lost time, the pilot took off at high speed, resulting in some turbulent moments that were quite scary. Despite these challenges, the cabin crew did an excellent job managing the situation and easing the inconvenience. Overall, while the delays and turbulence made for a stressful experience, I appreciated the crew’s efforts to keep us as comfortable as possible.

My flight boarding was interrupted as gate staff said I needed visa in advance for Vietnam....

Meh, it was AirAsia. It's not about a quality.

Kayak shares with you the best price! and in my case it was Air Asia flight. Air Asia flight was on time, the boarding was seamless with FACES technology at KLIA2 and the pilot made a great smooth landing upon arrival. Excellent trip!

I left the city late and fortunately the flight was also delayed 50mins

The crew is good, but the flight delayed and there is two passengers keep talking during the flight

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