Find Cheap Flights from Kuching to Sandakan (KCH - SDK)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Kuching to Sandakan and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$209	AirAsia 1 stop 4 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kuching to Sandakan is currently $209
Cheapest one-way flight	$105	AirAsia 1 stop 6 hr Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Kuching to Sandakan is currently $105
Last-minute weekend getaway	$276	AirAsia 1 stop 5 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kuching to Sandakan is currently $276
Cheapest business class flights	$1,387	Malaysia Airlines 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kuching to Sandakan is currently $1,387

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 May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $90–160
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $175–350

Popular airlines from Kuching to Sandakan

AirAsia

from $209

Typical price: $145–265

1269 weekly connecting flights

KCH - SDK Every day
Malaysia Airlines

from $491

Typical price: $310–900

54 weekly connecting flights

KCH - SDK Every day
AirBorneo

14 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 14 min 139 mi
Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)

Lahad Datu Malaysia 2 hr 52 min 59 mi
Tawau Airport (TWU)

Tawau Malaysia 4 hr 32 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 $90 to $160.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kuching to Sandakan recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $209. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kuching to Sandakan is $209, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuching to Sandakan is $491, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 2.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kuching to Sandakan starts at $209 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.

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 1,269 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) .
AirBorneo offers 14 connecting flights per week. AirBorneo 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 $209. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kuching to Sandakan is $209, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuching to Sandakan is $491, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 2.

No airline flies direct from Kuching to Sandakan.

There are 1269 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 14 AirBorneo 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 $276 is offered by AirAsia from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Kuching to Sandakan.

There are 1269 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 14 AirBorneo 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 $1,387 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jun 24 with Malaysia Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kuching and Sandakan start at $209 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15.

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 $276 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with AirAsia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kuching and Sandakan at price $276 is offered by AirAsia from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

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.