Cheap flights from Kuching to Sandakan

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Cheapest round-trip flights $159
AirAsia 1 stop 6 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Thu, Jul 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kuching to Sandakan is currently $159
Cheapest one-way flight $80
AirAsia 1 stop 4 hr Wed, Jul 1
The cheapest one-way flight from Kuching to Sandakan is currently $80
Last-minute weekend getaway $243
AirAsia 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kuching to Sandakan is currently $243
Cheapest business class flights $1,756
Malaysia Airlines 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, Apr 29
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kuching to Sandakan is currently $1,756
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: $90–160
September
Most expensive
Typical prices: $165–285

Popular airlines from Kuching to Sandakan

  • AirAsia
    from $159
    Typical price: $145–245
    1229 weekly connecting flights
    KCH - SDK Every day
  • Malaysia Airlines
    from $294
    Typical price: $170–780
    63 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
  • 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 $159. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kuching to Sandakan is $159, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 2.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuching to Sandakan is $294, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kuching to Sandakan starts at $159 from Fri, Jun 26 to Thu, Jul 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Wed, Jul 1.
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 1,229 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) .

Another popular airline flying from Kuching to Sandakan is:
  • Malaysia Airlines offers 63 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines 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 $159. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kuching to Sandakan is $159, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 2.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuching to Sandakan is $294, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 10.
No airline flies direct from Kuching to Sandakan.
  • There are 1229 AirAsia connecting flights from Kuching to Sandakan per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 63 Malaysia Airlines 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 $243 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.
No airline flies direct from Kuching to Sandakan.
  • There are 1229 AirAsia connecting flights from Kuching to Sandakan per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 63 Malaysia Airlines 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 $1,756 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29 with Malaysia Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kuching and Sandakan start at $159 from Fri, Jun 26 to Thu, Jul 2.
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 $243 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with AirAsia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kuching and Sandakan at price $243 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.
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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