Cheap flights from Seattle to Sandakan from £413

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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Seattle SEASandakan SDK
£413
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Tue, Aug 4
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£420
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3 stops
Mon, Aug 10
Seattle SEASandakan SDK
£423
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3 stops
Tue, Aug 4
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£454
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4
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£459
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Wed, Aug 5
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Mon, Aug 10 – Mon, Aug 17
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£965
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Tue, Aug 4 – Mon, Aug 10
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£985
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Tue, Aug 4 – Mon, Aug 10
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£992
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Mon, Aug 10 – Sun, Aug 16
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£1,003
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How much do flights to Sandakan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£413

Cheapest round-trip

£965

Average round-trip

£1,112

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Sandakan airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses.

Sandakan is served by Sandakan Airport (SDK), located approximately 11 km west of the city center. As the gateway to wildlife attractions like the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, this airport sees steady tourist traffic. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, ride-hailing services, hotel shuttles, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within Sandakan.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

MYR 30–45 (USD 6–10); fixed fare to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 min

MYR 20–35 (USD 4–8); varies with demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door service

15-30 min

MYR 0–50 (USD 0–11); often complimentary or included

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

15-25 min

MYR 100–200 (USD 22–44) per day

by reservation (traffic dependent)

exploring Sabah independently

15-25 min

MYR 50–100 (USD 11–22); pre-booked service

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or families

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Sandakan Airport is a small regional airport with limited public transport options.
  • Taxi fares are typically fixed from the airport; confirm the price before departure.
  • Grab availability may be limited during off-peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Sandakan

Depart from
Seattle–Tacoma International
Arrive to
Sandakan
Average flights per week
384
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Seattle to Sandakan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
All Nippon AirwaysANANHYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Sandakan

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C24°C
February28°C24°C
March29°C24°C
April30°C24°C
May30°C25°C
June30°C25°C
July30°C24°C
August30°C24°C
September30°C24°C
October30°C24°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
24°C
February
Sunny days
109
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
75%
31°C24°C
25 Jul
77%
31°C25°C
Sunday
19 Jul
85%
31°C25°C
26 Jul
83%
30°C24°C
Monday
20 Jul
78%
31°C24°C
27 Jul
76%
32°C24°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
79%
31°C24°C
28 Jul
83%
30°C24°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
85%
29°C24°C
29 Jul
88%
27°C24°C
Thursday
23 Jul
81%
30°C24°C
30 Jul
48%
28°C24°C
Friday
24 Jul
80%
31°C24°C
31 Jul
80%
32°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from Seattle–Tacoma International, Boeing Field, or Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base when they travel from Seattle to Sandakan. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Alaska Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and Cathay Pacific. Seattle and Sandakan have 384 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Seattle?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seattle and London, Mexico City, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Calgary, Edinburgh, Phoenix, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago, Honolulu, San Diego, Ontario, Glasgow, Belfast, Denver, Istanbul, Kahului.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Bali, Denpasar, Johor Bahru, Bangkok, Penang, Tawau, Langkawi, Gunung Mulu National Park, Kuching, Manila, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sibu, Borneo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Phuket City, Davao.
Which airports are there in Seattle?
Seattle is mainly served by Seattle–Tacoma International. But there are other airports nearby, including Boeing Field, Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base.
What airports are near Seattle?
The main airport in Seattle is Seattle–Tacoma International. It is also served by Vancouver International, Portland International, Abbotsford International, Bellingham International, Paine Field Everett, Yakima Air Terminal, Pangborn Memorial, Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, Victoria Inner Harbour SPB.
What airports are near Sandakan?
The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Tawau, Sandakan, Lahad Datu.
Which airlines fly between Seattle and Sandakan?
Currently, you can fly between Seattle and Sandakan with AirAsia, Alaska Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific.
When’s the best time to travel between Seattle and Sandakan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Seattle and Sandakan, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Seattle and Sandakan?
Traveling between Seattle and Sandakan, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Seattle?
There are a number of airports in and around Seattle. The main one is Seattle–Tacoma International and other nearby airports include Vancouver International, Portland International, Abbotsford International, Bellingham International, Paine Field Everett, Yakima Air Terminal, Pangborn Memorial, Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, Victoria Inner Harbour SPB
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