Cheap flights from Kuching to Sandakan

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Cheapest round-trip flights $148
AirAsia 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Mar 7 — Fri, Mar 13
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kuching to Sandakan is currently $148
Cheapest one-way flight $74
AirAsia 1 stop 6 hr Wed, Mar 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Kuching to Sandakan is currently $74
Last-minute weekend getaway $151
AirAsia 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Mon, Mar 2
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kuching to Sandakan is currently $151
Cheapest business class flights $1,427
Malaysia Airlines 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kuching to Sandakan is currently $1,427
Fastest flight 3 hr 50 min The fastest flight with stops from Kuching to Sandakan takes 3 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Kuching to Sandakan is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically September.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $95–165
September
Most expensive
Typical prices: $175–295

Popular airlines from Kuching to Sandakan

  • AirAsia
    from $148
    Typical price: $145–245
    1306 weekly connecting flights
    KCH - SDK Every day
  • Malaysia Airlines
    from $295
    Typical price: $135–630
    54 weekly connecting flights
    KCH - SDK Every day
  • MASwings
    21 weekly connecting flights
    KCH - SDK Every day

Popular airports near Kuching

  • Kuching International Airport (KCH)
    Kuching Malaysia 16 min 5 mi
  • Sibu Airport (SBW)
    Sibu Malaysia 4 hr 59 min 122 mi

Popular airports near Sandakan

  • Sandakan Airport (SDK)
    Sandakan Malaysia 19 min 3 mi
  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu Malaysia 6 hr 16 min 139 mi
  • Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)
    Lahad Datu Malaysia 2 hr 53 min 59 mi
  • Tawau Airport (TWU)
    Tawau Malaysia 4 hr 34 min 106 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kuching to Sandakan

The cheapest flights from Kuching to Sandakan are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $95 to $165.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kuching to Sandakan recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $148. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $74.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kuching to Sandakan is $148, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 13.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuching to Sandakan is $295, flying from May 7 to May 14.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kuching to Sandakan starts at $148 from Sat, Mar 7 to Fri, Mar 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $74 and departs on Wed, Mar 4.
3 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Kuching to Sandakan.
Peak travel is Dec, Feb and May–Aug. The weather's hot, humid and rainy year-round. There are celebrations in the city for Chinese New Year (varies Jan/Feb). Sandakan Memorial Day (Aug 15) includes a ceremony in honor of Allied soldiers held at the city's WWII prisoner-of-war camp.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kuching to Sandakan.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Kuching to Sandakan really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Kuching to Sandakan.

In terms of flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 1,306 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kuching to Sandakan are:
  • Malaysia Airlines offers 54 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) .
  • MASwings offers 21 connecting flights per week. MASwings flies from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kuching and Sandakan.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kuching to Sandakan recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $148. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $74.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kuching to Sandakan is $148, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 13.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuching to Sandakan is $295, flying from May 7 to May 14.
No airline flies direct from Kuching to Sandakan.
  • There are 1306 AirAsia connecting flights from Kuching to Sandakan per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 54 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Kuching to Sandakan per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 MASwings connecting flights from Kuching to Sandakan per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kuching and Sandakan at price $151 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.
No airline flies direct from Kuching to Sandakan.
  • There are 1306 AirAsia connecting flights from Kuching to Sandakan per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 54 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Kuching to Sandakan per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 MASwings connecting flights from Kuching to Sandakan per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Kuching to Sandakan.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kuching to Sandakan, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Kuching and Sandakan start at $1,427 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6 with Malaysia Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kuching and Sandakan start at $148 from Sat, Mar 7 to Fri, Mar 13.
To book business class trips from Kuching to Sandakan, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Kuching and Sandakan starts at $151 from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2 with AirAsia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kuching and Sandakan at price $151 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.
To find last-minute flight deals from Kuching to Sandakan, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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