Flights from Manila to Sandakan

Flight Duration2 h and 50 mFlights between Manila and Sandakan take, on average, 2 h and 50 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Origin airportNinoy Aquino International AirportWhen flying from Manila to Sandakan

Destination airportSandakan AirportFor the route from Manila to Sandakan

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

One-way average Price£398The average price for a flight Manila - Sandakan at Opodo is £398, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookAprilAccording to real data April is the most popular time to book a flight to Sandakan when departing from Manila

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 5.47 MYR

1 MYR = 0.18 GBP

Last checked on Sat 31/10

Distance: 634 mi

Manila airports

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Sandakan airports

Book your Manila to Sandakan flight

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

Flying non-stop from Manila to Sandakan takes roughly 2 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Manila–Sandakan route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

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 Manila to Sandakan

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Manila to Sandakan?

When you fly from Manila to Sandakan the average price is £398. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

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

At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Manila 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 Manila to Sandakan?

The total flight time between Manila and Sandakan is of around 2 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 633.69 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 Manila?

While in Manila temperatures can reach an average of 30º 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 27º ºC average in Manila.

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