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Flights from Manila to Sandakan

Airlines operating flights from Manila to Sandakan

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Manila to Sandakan, including Philippines AirAsia, and . Philippines AirAsia currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.

Find the cheapest flight options from Manila to Sandakan over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from NZD 119 and round-trip tickets from NZD 227.

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

Flight details for Manila to Sandakan

The distance between Manila and Sandakan is 1,011 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 119
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 227
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,011 km
Popular airlinePhilippines AirAsia

Find the best time to fly from Manila to Sandakan

The cheapest time for Manila to Sandakan flights: Feb 22 to Mar 1 — one way flight prices from NZD 115.

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

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Manila to Sandakan (MNL-SDK)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Philippines AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as NZD 119 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MNL to SDK on Wed, Jan 28), while Philippines AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 227 departing on Wed, Jan 28 and returning on Sun, Feb 1.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Manila 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 Manila 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 Wed, Jan 28, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 119.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Philippines AirAsia.
    · 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.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Manila to Sandakan is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Manila to Sandakan on December 21, 2025 with Philippines AirAsia, with prices starting at NZD 331.
  • The time difference between Sandakan and Manila is 0h.
  • 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.