Cheapest airlines flights from Sandakan to Phuket

You can pick from 2 carriers that fly from Sandakan to Phuket including AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Malaysia Airlines, , with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) serving cheapest ticket on this route.

Search cheap flights from Sandakan to Phuket in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at TRY 2,637, and round-trip tickets start at TRY 7,409.

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

Sandakan to Phuket Flight Details

The distance between Sandakan and Phuket is about 2,193.86 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceTRY 2,637
Cheapest return ticket priceTRY 7,409
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,193.86 km
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Sandakan to Phuket?

The cheapest time to fly from Sandakan to Phuket: Jan 25 to Feb 1 — one-way prices start at TRY 2,637.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sandakan to Phuket (SDK-HKT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers one-way fares as low as TRY 2,637 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SDK to HKT on Wed, Jan 28), while AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from TRY 7,409 departing on Thu, Dec 11 and returning on Tue, Dec 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sandakan to Phuket with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • 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 Phuket 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 Sandakan to Phuket, 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 Wed, Jan 28, with one-way flights priced at just TRY 2,637.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia).
    · 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 Phuket travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sandakan to Phuket is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sandakan to Phuket on December 10, 2025 with Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting at TRY 2,624.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Phuket, with Sandakan Airport to Phuket International Airport (SDK-HKT) is by far the most common option on this route: Phuket International Airport (HKT).
  • The time difference between Phuket and Sandakan is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.