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Flights from Tawau to Sandakan

Airlines operating flights from Tawau to Sandakan

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Tawau to Sandakan, including Malaysia Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Malaysia Airlines.
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Find direct flights from Tawau to Sandakan within the next three months. Book one-way flights from TRY 1,145 or return tickets from TRY 2,272.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        TWU 12:50
        40m
        Direct
        SDK 13:30
        Tawau - Sandakan | Mon, Dec 29 | Malaysia Airlines
        SDK 11:50
        40m
        Direct
        TWU 12:30
        Sandakan - Tawau | Wed, Dec 31 | Malaysia Airlines
        TRY 2,272 TRY 3,298
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        TRY 3,298 TRY 2,272
      • TWU 12:50
        40m
        Direct
        SDK 13:30
        Tawau - Sandakan | Mon, Dec 15 | Malaysia Airlines
        SDK 11:50
        40m
        Direct
        TWU 12:30
        Sandakan - Tawau | Wed, Dec 17 | Malaysia Airlines
        TRY 2,272 TRY 3,298
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        TRY 3,298 TRY 2,272
      • TWU 10:25
        40m
        Direct
        SDK 11:05
        Tawau - Sandakan | Fri, Dec 26 | Malaysia Airlines
        SDK 09:25
        40m
        Direct
        TWU 10:05
        Sandakan - Tawau | Sun, Dec 28 | Malaysia Airlines
        TRY 2,278 TRY 3,298
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        TRY 3,298 TRY 2,278
      • TWU 12:50
        40m
        Direct
        SDK 13:30
        Tawau - Sandakan | Wed, Dec 17 | Malaysia Airlines
        SDK 09:15
        40m
        Direct
        TWU 09:55
        Sandakan - Tawau | Fri, Dec 19 | Malaysia Airlines
        TRY 2,284
        31% OFF
        TRY 3,298 TRY 2,284
      • TWU 10:55
        40m
        Direct
        SDK 11:35
        Tawau - Sandakan | Wed, Dec 24 | Malaysia Airlines
        SDK 09:25
        40m
        Direct
        TWU 10:05
        Sandakan - Tawau | Fri, Dec 26 | Malaysia Airlines
        TRY 2,290
        31% OFF
        TRY 3,298 TRY 2,290
      • TWU 10:15
        40m
        Direct
        SDK 10:55
        Tawau - Sandakan | Sun, Dec 21 | Malaysia Airlines
        SDK 09:15
        40m
        Direct
        TWU 09:55
        Sandakan - Tawau | Tue, Dec 23 | Malaysia Airlines
        TRY 2,302
        30% OFF
        TRY 3,298 TRY 2,302
      • TWU 10:55
        40m
        Direct
        SDK 11:35
        Tawau - Sandakan | Thu, Dec 25 | Malaysia Airlines
        SDK 09:55
        40m
        Direct
        TWU 10:35
        Sandakan - Tawau | Sat, Dec 27 | Malaysia Airlines
        TRY 2,302
        30% OFF
        TRY 3,298 TRY 2,302
      • TWU 10:55
        40m
        Direct
        SDK 11:35
        Tawau - Sandakan | Sat, Dec 27 | Malaysia Airlines
        SDK 09:55
        40m
        Direct
        TWU 10:35
        Sandakan - Tawau | Mon, Dec 29 | Malaysia Airlines
        TRY 2,302
        30% OFF
        TRY 3,298 TRY 2,302
      • TWU 10:55
        40m
        Direct
        SDK 11:35
        Tawau - Sandakan | Sat, Dec 20 | Malaysia Airlines
        SDK 09:55
        40m
        Direct
        TWU 10:35
        Sandakan - Tawau | Mon, Dec 22 | Malaysia Airlines
        TRY 2,308
        30% OFF
        TRY 3,298 TRY 2,308
      • TWU 10:25
        40m
        Direct
        SDK 11:05
        Tawau - Sandakan | Sat, Dec 13 | Malaysia Airlines
        SDK 09:55
        40m
        Direct
        TWU 10:35
        Sandakan - Tawau | Mon, Dec 15 | Malaysia Airlines
        TRY 2,308
        30% OFF
        TRY 3,298 TRY 2,308
      • TWU 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SDK Invalid Date
        Tawau - Sandakan | Thu, Dec 11 | Normal Airline
        SDK 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        TWU 16:00
        Sandakan - Tawau | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Tawau to Sandakan are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Tawau to Sandakan

The distance between Tawau and Sandakan is approximately 176.71km. It takes around 40 minutes on average to fly from Tawau to Sandakan. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceTRY 1,145
Cheapest return ticket priceTRY 2,272
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance176.71km
Average flight time40 minutes
Popular airlineMalaysia Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Tawau to Sandakan

The cheapest time for Tawau to Sandakan flights: Dec 14 to Dec 21 — one way flight prices from TRY 1,145.

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    221
Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Tawau to Sandakan, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Tawau (TWU) to Sandakan (SDK)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Malaysia Airlines offers one-way fares as low as TRY 1,145 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. TWU to SDK on Sun, Dec 21), while Malaysia Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from TRY 2,272 departing on Mon, Dec 29 and returning on Wed, Dec 31.
  • It takes about 40 minutes to fly from Tawau (TWU) to Sandakan (SDK).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Tawau to Sandakan 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Tawau to Sandakan, 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 Sun, Dec 21, with one-way flights priced at just TRY 1,145.
    · 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 Sandakan travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Tawau to Sandakan is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Tawau to Sandakan on December 12, 2025 with Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting at TRY 783.
  • The time difference between Sandakan and Tawau 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.

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