RM 241 Find Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Sandakan – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan:

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 08:59
• Latest: departs at 18:15 and lands at 21:09.

The flight takes about 2h 54m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan takes 2h 54m, covering 2,971 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan range from RM 417 to RM 748, with an average of RM 576 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 417 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 3% below the route average of RM 576. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 576 return, compared with RM 803 via a stopover through Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 41–RM 274 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Malaysia Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan flights, with 75% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 465 to RM 2,460. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 320.

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan usually depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and arrive at Sandakan (SDK).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 40m.

Most connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan pass through Kota Kinabalu (BKI), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 531 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 633, a difference of RM 102.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Sandakan. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Malaysia Airlines

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Sandakan flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qatar Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.