The average price of a 7-day trip to Sandakan is $2,598 for a solo traveler, $4,666 for a couple, and $8,747 for a family of 4. Sandakan hotels range from $45 to $207 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sandakan Airport (SDK) are between $664 and $4,023 per person for economy flights and $2,084 to $12,624 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $75 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Sandakan, MY
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SDK and stay in a Sandakan hotel:
- January 1st to February 25th (except the week of January 22nd)
- March 26th to May 6th (except the week of April 23rd)
- July 16th to November 11th (except the weeks of July 30th, August 13th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sandakan is usually early October.
Average Sandakan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sandakan for a week is $869-$4,481($124-$640 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $355 to $3,500 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sandakan for a week is $2,038-$9,552($291-$1,365 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $710 to $7,000 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sandakan for a week is $2,684-$17,012($383-$2,430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,420 to $14,000 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $152 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $80 to $91 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sandakan
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sandakan? The cheapest trip to Sandakan is about $102 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $40.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Sandakan for a week is $714-$4,458($102-$637 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $355 to $3,500 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sandakan for a week is $1,188-$8,196($170-$1,171 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $710 to $7,000 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sandakan for a week is $2,376-$15,960($339-$2,280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,420 to $14,000 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Sandakan cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sandakan Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sandakan.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sandakan for a week is $1,884-$13,342($269-$1,906 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $150 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $916 to $7,000 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $207 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sandakan for a week is $3,150-$21,392($450-$3,056 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $300 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,832 to $14,000 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $207 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sandakan for a week is $6,300-$40,666($900-$5,809 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $600 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,664 to $28,000 for first class
Lodging: $206 to $414 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $672 to $1,411 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sandakan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sandakan is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sandakan due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Sandakan Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Sandakan hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Sandakan.
Flight Costs to Sandakan
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $4,023 average in late May to a low of $664 in early October. Median flight price is $1,192. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sandakan our data includes 15 originating airports, and 16 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sandakan from an airport like Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) in Washington, DC (the United States) for an average $6,199 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kota Kinabalu International (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) at an average of just $46.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Sandakan, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $3,359, so you can easily save about 506% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Sandakan can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $517 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.