Find Cheap Flights from George Town to Sandakan

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$252	AirAsia 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Jul 25 — Fri, Jul 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Sandakan is currently $252
Cheapest one-way flight	$126	AirAsia 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Jul 25	The cheapest one-way flight from George Town to Sandakan is currently $126
Last-minute weekend getaway	$308	AirAsia 1 stop 5 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from George Town to Sandakan is currently $308
Cheapest business class flights	$1,189	Malaysia Airlines 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from George Town to Sandakan is currently $1,189

Fastest flight	4 hr 55 min	The fastest flight with stops from George Town to Sandakan takes 4 hr 55 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 George Town to Sandakan is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $110–165
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $190–465

Popular airlines from George Town to Sandakan

AirAsia

from $252

Typical price: $175–280

1024 weekly connecting flights

PEN - SDK Every day
Malaysia Airlines

from $292

Typical price: $260–720

59 weekly connecting flights

PEN - SDK Every day

Popular airports near George Town

Penang International Airport (PEN)

Penang Malaysia 23 min 9 mi
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)

Alor Setar Malaysia 1 hr 34 min 54 mi
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)

Ipoh Malaysia 2 hr 6 min 78 mi
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 3 hr 56 min 178 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 George Town to Sandakan

The cheapest flights from George Town to Sandakan are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $110 to $165.

The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Sandakan recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $252. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $126.

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

The cheapest AirAsia flight from George Town to Sandakan is $252, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 31.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from George Town to Sandakan is $292, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 2.

The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Sandakan starts at $252 from Sat, Jul 25 to Fri, Jul 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $126 and departs on Sat, Jul 25.

4 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from George Town 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 George Town 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 George Town 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 George Town to Sandakan.

In terms of flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 1,024 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) .

Another popular airline flying from George Town to Sandakan is:

Malaysia Airlines offers 59 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between George Town and Sandakan.

The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Sandakan recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $252. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $126.

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

The cheapest AirAsia flight from George Town to Sandakan is $252, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 31.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from George Town to Sandakan is $292, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 2.

No airline flies direct from George Town to Sandakan.

There are 1024 AirAsia connecting flights from George Town to Sandakan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 59 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from George Town 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 George Town and Sandakan at price $308 is offered by AirAsia from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from George Town to Sandakan.

There are 1024 AirAsia connecting flights from George Town to Sandakan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 59 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from George Town 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 George Town to Sandakan.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from George Town 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 George Town and Sandakan start at $1,189 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jun 24 with Malaysia Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between George Town and Sandakan start at $252 from Sat, Jul 25 to Fri, Jul 31.

To book business class trips from George Town 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 George Town and Sandakan starts at $308 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with AirAsia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between George Town and Sandakan at price $308 is offered by AirAsia from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from George Town 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.