Find Cheap Flights from Sandakan to Penang (SDK - PEN)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$243	Malaysia Airlines 1 stop 15 hr Sat, Jul 18 — Sat, Jul 25	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sandakan to Penang is currently $243
Cheapest one-way flight	$126	AirAsia 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Jul 30	The cheapest one-way flight from Sandakan to Penang is currently $126
Last-minute weekend getaway	$329	AirAsia 1 stop 6 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sandakan to Penang is currently $329
Cheapest business class flights	$1,189	Malaysia Airlines 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Thu, Jun 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sandakan to Penang is currently $1,189

Fastest flight	4 hr 55 min	The fastest flight with stops from Sandakan to Penang 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 Sandakan to Penang is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

July Cheapest	Typical prices: $120–225
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $210–475

Popular airlines from Sandakan to Penang

AirAsia

from $252

Typical price: $175–285

911 weekly connecting flights

SDK - PEN Every day
Malaysia Airlines

from $292

Typical price: $255–700

52 weekly connecting flights

SDK - PEN 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 Penang

Penang International Airport (PEN)

Penang Malaysia 34 min 14 mi
Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)

Hat Yai Thailand 3 hr 7 min 115 mi
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)

Alor Setar Malaysia 1 hr 35 min 64 mi
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)

Ipoh Malaysia 1 hr 47 min 63 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sandakan to Penang

The cheapest flights from Sandakan to Penang are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $120 to $225.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sandakan to Penang recently found on Google Flights was with Malaysia Airlines from $243. 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 Sandakan to Penang is $252, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 25.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Sandakan to Penang is $292, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sandakan to Penang starts at $243 from Sat, Jul 18 to Sat, Jul 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $126 and departs on Thu, Jul 30.

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

Penang has a tropical climate, with hot and humid weather year-round. The monsoon seasons (May–Oct) sees overcast skies and heavy showers. The dry season (Dec–Mar) also has occasional rain. The George Town Festival (Jul/Aug) is a month-long celebration of culture with music, theater and film. Butterworth Fringe Festival (Aug) is features art exhibitions, street performances, live music and dancing. The 9 Emperor Gods Festival is celebrated at the temple of the same name in the 9th lunar month (Oct).

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

In terms of flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 911 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .

Another popular airline flying from Sandakan to Penang is:

Malaysia Airlines offers 52 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sandakan to Penang recently found on Google Flights was with Malaysia Airlines from $243. 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 Sandakan to Penang is $252, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 25.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Sandakan to Penang is $292, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 10.

No airline flies direct from Sandakan to Penang.

There are 911 AirAsia connecting flights from Sandakan to Penang per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 52 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Sandakan to Penang 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 Penang at price $329 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Sandakan to Penang.

There are 911 AirAsia connecting flights from Sandakan to Penang per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 52 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from Sandakan to Penang 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 Penang.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sandakan to Penang, 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 Penang start at $1,189 from Thu, Jun 11 to Thu, Jun 18 with Malaysia Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sandakan and Penang start at $243 from Sat, Jul 18 to Sat, Jul 25.

To book business class trips from Sandakan to Penang, 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 Penang starts at $329 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with AirAsia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sandakan and Penang at price $329 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

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