Malaysia Β· 1,147 miles (1,846 km)

Sandakan (SDK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights

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6,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Finnair Plus

An economy award from Sandakan (SDK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Sandakan (SDK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. The two airports are 1,147 miles (1,846 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kota Kinabalu and Tawau.

How many miles SDK to KUL costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines6,000$5–30
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines7,500$25–50
British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines9,000$5–30
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines9,000$5–30
Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines11,000$5–380
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines15,000$5–30
Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines15,000$5–280
JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines15,000$5–30
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines16,100$5–90
American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines17,500$5–30

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from SDK to KUL

  • AirAsia logo
    AirAsiaNot in an alliance
  • Malaysia Airlines logo
    Malaysia Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it

Book SDK to KUL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SDK to KUL with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Kota Kinabalu (BKI)AirAsia the whole way
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    AirAsia logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
    +1
  • Via Tawau (TWU)MAXjet, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more
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    AirAsia logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
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SDK to KUL: common questions

How many miles does SDK to KUL cost?

In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), British Airways Club (9,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SDK to KUL?

AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Sandakan (SDK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).

How far is Sandakan from Kuala Lumpur by plane?

Sandakan (SDK) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are 1,147 miles (1,846 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SDK to KUL award flights?

10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur?

The most direct connections are through Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Tawau (TWU). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AirAsia through Kota Kinabalu.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.