Flights from Cebu to Sandakan

Flight Duration6 h and 30 mFlights between Cebu and Sandakan take, on average, 6 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Origin airportMactan-Cebu International AirportWhen flying from Cebu to Sandakan

Destination airportSandakan AirportFor the route from Cebu to Sandakan

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cebu to Sandakan

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 5.45 MYR

1 MYR = 0.18 GBP

Last checked on Thu 29/10

Distance: 502 mi

Cebu airports

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)How far from city centre: 1 mi

Sandakan airports

Book your Cebu to Sandakan flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cebu to Sandakan (Malaysia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the Cebu–Sandakan route

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Departure airport: Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

The weather in Sandakan

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Sandakan, temperatures average around 33ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 33ºC
Lows: down to 23ºC
Hottest month: May
Coldest month: September
Driest month: April
Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Cebu to Sandakan

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cebu to Sandakan:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Sandakan. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cebu to Sandakan

How can I find cheap flights from Cebu to Sandakan at Opodo?

At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Cebu to Sandakan. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.

How long does the flight take to go from Cebu to Sandakan?

The total flight time between Cebu and Sandakan is of around 6 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 502.17 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Sandakan compared to Cebu?

While in Cebu temperatures can reach an average of 0º ºC in summer, Sandakan can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 28º ºC in Sandakan, compared to the 0º ºC average in Cebu.

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