RM 423 Find Cheap Flights from Manila to Sandakan – Compare and Save

Flights from Manila to Sandakan usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at Sandakan (SDK).

Connecting flights from Manila to Sandakan most commonly pass through:

• Kota Kinabalu (BKI) – 90% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 10% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Manila to Sandakan route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 72%. Sunday is the cheapest day at RM 663 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at RM 2,314 – a RM 1,651 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

There are currently no direct flights available from Manila to Sandakan. Flights with 1 stopover take between 9h 03m and 12h 39m in total, depending on the connection.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about RM 2,452 to RM 2,708. That means the highest observed fare was about 10% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Manila to Sandakan are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 692, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Kota Kinabalu (BKI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 03m, compared to 12h 39m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Return flights from Manila to Sandakan range from RM 988 to RM 1,166, with an average of RM 1,116 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 988 counts as a good deal.