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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.
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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.

      • MNL 16:15
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SDK 07:30
        Manila - Sandakan | Wed, Jan 28 | Philippines AirAsia
        SDK 07:55
        13h
        1 stop
        MNL 20:55
        Sandakan - Manila | Sun, Feb 1 | AirAsia
        NZD 227 NZD 425
        47% OFF
        47% OFF
        NZD 425 NZD 227
      • MNL 16:15
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SDK 07:30
        Manila - Sandakan | Mon, Jan 19 | Philippines AirAsia
        SDK 15:20
        5h 35m
        1 stop
        MNL 20:55
        Sandakan - Manila | Fri, Jan 23 | AirAsia
        NZD 228 NZD 425
        46% OFF
        46% OFF
        NZD 425 NZD 228
      • MNL 16:15
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        SDK 14:55
        Manila - Sandakan | Sun, Jan 25 | Philippines AirAsia
        SDK 10:20
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        MNL 20:55
        Sandakan - Manila | Sun, Feb 1 | AirAsia
        NZD 232 NZD 425
        46% OFF
        46% OFF
        NZD 425 NZD 232
      • MNL 16:15
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SDK 07:30
        Manila - Sandakan | Fri, Jan 16 | Philippines AirAsia
        SDK 07:55
        13h
        1 stop
        MNL 20:55
        Sandakan - Manila | Fri, Jan 23 | AirAsia
        NZD 244
        43% OFF
        NZD 425 NZD 244
      • MNL 16:15
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SDK 07:30
        Manila - Sandakan | Sun, Jan 4 | Philippines AirAsia
        SDK 15:20
        5h 35m
        1 stop
        MNL 20:55
        Sandakan - Manila | Wed, Jan 7 | AirAsia
        NZD 310
        27% OFF
        NZD 425 NZD 310
      • MNL 16:15
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        SDK 14:10
        Manila - Sandakan | Sun, Dec 21 | Philippines AirAsia
        SDK 11:10
        9h 45m
        1 stop
        MNL 20:55
        Sandakan - Manila | Sun, Dec 28 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 332
        22% OFF
        NZD 425 NZD 332
      • MNL 08:30
        12h 30m
        1 stop
        SDK 21:00
        Manila - Sandakan | Sat, Jan 31 | Philippines AirAsia
        SDK 09:50
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        MNL 00:35
        Sandakan - Manila | Fri, Feb 6 | AirAsia
        NZD 358
        16% OFF
        NZD 425 NZD 358
      • MNL 16:15
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        SDK 14:10
        Manila - Sandakan | Mon, Dec 29 | Philippines AirAsia
        SDK 15:00
        5h 55m
        1 stop
        MNL 20:55
        Sandakan - Manila | Fri, Jan 2 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 359
        15% OFF
        NZD 425 NZD 359
      • MNL 16:15
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SDK 07:30
        Manila - Sandakan | Fri, Dec 19 | Philippines AirAsia
        SDK 15:20
        5h 35m
        1 stop
        MNL 20:55
        Sandakan - Manila | Fri, Dec 26 | AirAsia
        NZD 362
        15% OFF
        NZD 425 NZD 362
      • MNL 01:10
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        SDK 12:25
        Manila - Sandakan | Mon, Jan 19 | AirAsia
        SDK 09:50
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        MNL 00:35
        Sandakan - Manila | Fri, Jan 23 | AirAsia
        NZD 366
        14% OFF
        NZD 425 NZD 366
      • MNL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SDK Invalid Date
        Manila - Sandakan | Mon, Dec 15 | Normal Airline
        SDK 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MNL 16:00
        Sandakan - Manila | Wed, Dec 17 | Normal Airline
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      • MNL 16:15
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SDK 07:30
        Manila - Sandakan | Wed, Jan 28 | Philippines AirAsia
        NZD 119 NZD 230
        49% OFF
        49% OFF
        NZD 230 NZD 119
      • MNL 16:15
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SDK 07:30
        Manila - Sandakan | Mon, Jan 19 | Philippines AirAsia
        NZD 121 NZD 230
        48% OFF
        48% OFF
        NZD 230 NZD 121
      • MNL 16:15
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SDK 07:30
        Manila - Sandakan | Fri, Jan 16 | Philippines AirAsia
        NZD 125 NZD 230
        46% OFF
        46% OFF
        NZD 230 NZD 125
      • MNL 16:15
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SDK 07:30
        Manila - Sandakan | Wed, Jan 21 | Philippines AirAsia
        NZD 135
        41% OFF
        NZD 230 NZD 135
      • MNL 16:15
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SDK 07:30
        Manila - Sandakan | Sun, Jan 11 | Philippines AirAsia
        NZD 139
        40% OFF
        NZD 230 NZD 139
      • MNL 19:55
        15h 55m
        1 stop
        SDK 11:50
        Manila - Sandakan | Sat, Feb 7 | Cebu Pacific
        NZD 142
        38% OFF
        NZD 230 NZD 142
      • MNL 19:55
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        SDK 09:15
        Manila - Sandakan | Thu, Jan 29 | Cebu Pacific
        NZD 147
        36% OFF
        NZD 230 NZD 147
      • MNL 08:30
        24h 45m
        1 stop
        SDK 09:15
        Manila - Sandakan | Sat, Jan 31 | Philippines AirAsia
        NZD 147
        36% OFF
        NZD 230 NZD 147
      • MNL 19:55
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        SDK 09:15
        Manila - Sandakan | Tue, Feb 3 | Cebu Pacific
        NZD 149
        35% OFF
        NZD 230 NZD 149
      • MNL 16:15
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SDK 07:30
        Manila - Sandakan | Mon, Jan 12 | Philippines AirAsia
        NZD 198
        14% OFF
        NZD 230 NZD 198
      • MNL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SDK Invalid Date
        Manila - Sandakan | Mon, Dec 15 | Normal Airline
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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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    221
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.
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  • 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.