Title: £118 Cheap Flights from Sandakan to Tawau (SDK to TWU) - Expedia.co.uk ![If you have time to spare drop by this resort for a picnic or overnight by the river. Nothing much besides the river unless you doing some hiking. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3585/f9a97e14-c476-45be-8e85-2e375e1239fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Jim Teo ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3585/f9a97e14-c476-45be-8e85-2e375e1239fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # £118 Cheap Flights from Sandakan (SDK) to Tawau (TWU) [View £118 flight on Tue, 9 Dec 2025](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:SDK,to:TWU,departure:09/12/2025TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:118.00&airProductToken=AQoqCigIzZABEgQzMDYxGPJQINOlASjVmv8CMP2a_wI4WUAAWAFyBVlXSU5HEgoIARABGAEqAk1IGAEiBAgBEAEoAigEKAYwAQ) - [Return](?flightType=roundtrip) - [One-way](?flightType=oneway) - [Multi-city](?flightType=multicity) ### Travellers Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 EconomyPremium economyBusiness classFirst class Leaving from Going to Departing Returning Add a place to stay Add a car Direct flights only ## Popular airlines from Sandakan (SDK) to Tawau (TWU) - ![AirAsia](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AK.svg) AirAsia [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:sdk,to:twu,departure:16/11/2025TANYT&leg2=from:twu,to:sdk,departure:23/11/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AK"}}]) - ![Malaysia Airlines](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_MH.svg) Malaysia Airlines [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:sdk,to:twu,departure:16/11/2025TANYT&leg2=from:twu,to:sdk,departure:23/11/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"MH"}}]) - ![notification illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__notification.svg) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* - ![deals illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Book smarter Save up to 25% on select hotels after you book a flight\* - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login) ## Cheap Flights from Sandakan (SDK) to Tawau (TWU) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £118 for one-way flights and £232 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Return ![Malaysia Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/MH.gif) Mon, 4 May - Fri, 8 May SDK Sandakan TWU Tawau £232 Return found 6 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SDK,to:TWU,departure:04/05/2026TANYT&leg2=from:TWU,to:SDK,departure:08/05/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:231.80&airProductToken=AQoqCigIzZABEgQzMDYxGPJQINOlASizhYwDMNuFjAM4WUAAWAFyBVlXSU5HCioKKAjNkAESBDMwNjIY06UBIPJQKNGyjAMw-bKMAzhZQABYAXIFWVdJTkcSCggBEAEYASoCTUgYASIECAEQASgCKAQoBjAB) ![Malaysia Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/MH.gif) Thu, 11 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec SDK Sandakan TWU Tawau £236 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SDK,to:TWU,departure:11/12/2025TANYT&leg2=from:TWU,to:SDK,departure:18/12/2025TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:236.00&airProductToken=AQoqCigIzZABEgQzMDYxGPJQINOlASiVsf8CML2x_wI4WUAAWAFyBVlXSU5HCioKKAjNkAESBDMwNjIY06UBIPJQKM-AgAMw94CAAzhZQABYAXIFWVdJTkcSCggBEAEYASoCTUgYASIECAEQASgCKAQoBjAB) ![Malaysia Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/MH.gif) Wed, 17 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec SDK Sandakan TWU Tawau £244 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SDK,to:TWU,departure:17/12/2025TANYT&leg2=from:TWU,to:SDK,departure:24/12/2025TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:243.08&airProductToken=AQoqCigIzZABEgQzMDYxGPJQINOlASjz9P8CMJv1_wI4WUAAWAFyBVlXSU5HCioKKAjNkAESBDMwNjIY06UBIPJQKI_EgAMwt8SAAzhZQABYAXIFWVdJTkcSCggBEAEYASoCTUgYASIECAEQASgCKAQoBjAB) 0 Flight from Sandakan to Tawau route information | Origin airport | Sandakan | | --- | --- | | Destination airport | Tawau | | Airlines serving | Malaysia Airlines | | Return price | £232 | | Distance | 175 km | ## Compare flights from Sandakan to Tawau easily and book with confidence For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Sandakan to Tawau. Operating between them flights per day, 6 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Tawau in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Sandakan to Tawau.   To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights.  Grab a great deal on your flight from Sandakan (SDK) to Tawau (TWU) The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Sandakan to Tawau today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Sandakan to Tawau start at just £232 and range up to £244.   To find an even better deal, try   - being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper - looking for other airports near Sandakan and Tawau - booking your flight during May, the cheapest month on this route - varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper  Why you should book your Sandakan to Tawau flight with Expedia! We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Sandakan to Tawau for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.   Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.   ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a flight from Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport? > Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price quoted for a round-trip journey between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Tawau Airport (TWU) was £232. Cheap tickets don't hang around, so make sure you book yours today. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. ### Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport? > Every air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the easy instructions on our [Customer Service Portal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/service/?langid=1033). ### How do I find cheap flights from Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport (TWU) that have flexible change policies? > Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Sandakan Airport (SDK) to TWU flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select. ### How far is the flight from Sandakan Airport to TWU? > You might not get through a whole movie on this flight — it's only 180 kilometres from Sandakan to Tawau. Find your seat, order a drink and you'll be touching down before you know it. ### Which airlines fly direct from SDK to Tawau Airport (TWU)? > Flying nonstop from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to TWU is easy with Malaysia Airlines (MH). This leading carrier operates 30 flights every month. ### Are Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute? > It is possible to get amazing last-minute deals from SDK to Tawau Airport, but there's no guarantee. As many airlines publish prices up to 12 months in advance, it's worth keeping an eye on fares early and being ready to pounce when you spot a good bargain. 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