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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$203	AirAsia 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sandakan to Kuching is currently $203
Cheapest one-way flight	$102	AirAsia 1 stop 5 hr Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Sandakan to Kuching is currently $102
Last-minute weekend getaway	$283	AirAsia 1 stop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sandakan to Kuching is currently $283
Cheapest business class flights	$1,385	Malaysia Airlines 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Thu, Jun 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sandakan to Kuching is currently $1,385

Fastest flight	4 hr 15 min	The fastest flight with stops from Sandakan to Kuching takes 4 hr 15 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 Sandakan to Kuching is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $90–165
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $175–330

Popular airlines from Sandakan to Kuching

AirAsia

from $203

Typical price: $145–260

1213 weekly connecting flights

SDK - KCH Every day
Malaysia Airlines

from $511

Typical price: $285–830

57 weekly connecting flights

SDK - KCH Every day
AirBorneo

21 weekly connecting flights

SDK - KCH Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sandakan to Kuching

The cheapest flights from Sandakan to Kuching are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $90 to $165.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sandakan to Kuching recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $203. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $102.

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

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Sandakan to Kuching is $203, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Sandakan to Kuching is $511, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sandakan to Kuching starts at $203 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $102 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.

4 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Sandakan to Kuching.

Peak travel periods are Dec–Feb & Jun–Sep. The tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with a rainy/monsoon season Nov–Mar. Many shops and restaurants close for Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa and the end of Ramadan (all dates vary). Other key events include the Hindu festival of Thaipusam (Jan/Feb); Gawai Dayak (Jun), featuring longhouse feasts and traditional costumes and rituals of the Dayak ethnic group; and the Rainforest World Music Festival (Jul), with local and international performers.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sandakan to Kuching.
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 Sandakan to Kuching 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 Sandakan to Kuching.

In terms of flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 1,213 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sandakan to Kuching are:

Malaysia Airlines offers 57 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) .
AirBorneo offers 21 connecting flights per week. AirBorneo flies from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sandakan to Kuching recently found on Google Flights was with AirAsia from $203. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $102.

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

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Sandakan to Kuching is $203, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Sandakan to Kuching is $511, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 16.

No airline flies direct from Sandakan to Kuching.

There are 1213 AirAsia connecting flights from Sandakan to Kuching per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 57 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Sandakan to Kuching per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 AirBorneo connecting flights from Sandakan to Kuching 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 Sandakan and Kuching at price $283 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Sandakan to Kuching.

There are 1213 AirAsia connecting flights from Sandakan to Kuching per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 57 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Sandakan to Kuching per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 AirBorneo connecting flights from Sandakan to Kuching 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 Sandakan to Kuching.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sandakan to Kuching, 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 Sandakan and Kuching start at $1,385 from Thu, Jun 11 to Thu, Jun 18 with Malaysia Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sandakan and Kuching start at $203 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22.

To book business class trips from Sandakan to Kuching, 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 Sandakan and Kuching starts at $283 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with AirAsia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sandakan and Kuching at price $283 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sandakan to Kuching, 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.