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Flights from Sandakan to Lahad Datu

Airlines operating flights from Sandakan to Lahad Datu

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Sandakan to Lahad Datu, including Malaysia Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Malaysia Airlines.

Find direct flights from Sandakan to Lahad Datu within the next three months. Book one-way flights from PHP 1,460 or return tickets from PHP 2,903.

Displayed flight fares from Sandakan to Lahad Datu are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Sandakan to Lahad Datu

The distance between Sandakan and Lahad Datu is approximately 101.28km. It takes around 30 minutes on average to fly from Sandakan to Lahad Datu. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight pricePHP 1,460
Cheapest return ticket pricePHP 2,903
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance101.28km
Average flight time30 minutes
Popular airlineMalaysia Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Sandakan to Lahad Datu

The cheapest time for Sandakan to Lahad Datu flights: Feb 15 to Feb 22 — one way flight prices from PHP 1,201.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Sandakan to Lahad Datu, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Sandakan (SDK) to Lahad Datu (LDU)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Malaysia Airlines offers one-way fares as low as PHP 1,460 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SDK to LDU on Thu, Dec 11), while Malaysia Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from PHP 2,903 departing on Thu, Dec 18 and returning on Sat, Dec 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Sandakan to Lahad Datu with the following airlines, including: Malaysia Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 30 minutes to fly from Sandakan (SDK) to Lahad Datu (LDU).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sandakan to Lahad Datu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Sandakan to Lahad Datu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Malaysia Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MH3155 (11:29)
  • To find best deals on flights from Sandakan to Lahad Datu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Dec 11, with one-way flights priced at just PHP 1,460.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Malaysia Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Lahad Datu travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sandakan to Lahad Datu is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sandakan to Lahad Datu on December 11, 2025 with Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting at PHP 1,342.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Lahad Datu, with Sandakan Airport to Lahad Datu Airport (SDK-LDU) is by far the most common option on this route: Lahad Datu Airport (LDU).
  • The time difference between Lahad Datu and Sandakan is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.