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Find flight deals from Sandakan to Colombo for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from NZD 332 or round trip flights from NZD 852.

      • SDK 12:50 PM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        CMB 9:50 PM
        Sandakan - Colombo | Sat, Dec 27 | AirAsia
        CMB 10:25 AM
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        SDK 9:15 AM
        Colombo - Sandakan | Thu, Jan 1 | AirAsia
        NZD 852 NZD 1,437
        41% OFF
        41% OFF
        NZD 1,437 NZD 852
      • SDK 1:50 PM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        CMB 10:35 PM
        Sandakan - Colombo | Sat, Dec 27 | Malaysia Airlines
        CMB 12:40 AM
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        SDK 1:05 PM
        Colombo - Sandakan | Thu, Jan 1 | Malaysia Airlines
        NZD 1,049 NZD 1,437
        27% OFF
        27% OFF
        NZD 1,437 NZD 1,049
      • SDK 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB Invalid Date
        Sandakan - Colombo | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
        CMB 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SDK 4:00 PM
        Colombo - Sandakan | Tue, Dec 16 | Normal Airline
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      • SDK 12:50 PM
        25h 30m
        1 stop
        CMB 11:50 AM
        Sandakan - Colombo | Sun, Dec 14 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 332 NZD 673
        51% OFF
        51% OFF
        NZD 673 NZD 332
      • SDK 1:50 PM
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CMB 11:35 PM
        Sandakan - Colombo | Sun, Dec 14 | Malaysia Airlines
        NZD 334 NZD 673
        50% OFF
        50% OFF
        NZD 673 NZD 334
      • SDK 9:25 PM
        26h 55m
        1 stop
        CMB 9:50 PM
        Sandakan - Colombo | Sun, Dec 14 | AirAsia
        NZD 491 NZD 673
        27% OFF
        27% OFF
        NZD 673 NZD 491
      • SDK 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB Invalid Date
        Sandakan - Colombo | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sandakan to Colombo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Sandakan to Colombo

The distance between Sandakan and Colombo is approximately 4,222.74 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in November. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 332
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 852
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance4,222.74 km

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sandakan to Colombo?

The cheapest time for Sandakan to Colombo flights: Dec 7 to Dec 14 — one way flight prices from NZD 331.

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    221
Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Sandakan to Colombo, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sandakan to Colombo (SDK-CMB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Batik Air Malaysia offers one-way fares as low as NZD 332 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SDK to CMB on Sun, Dec 14), while AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 852 departing on Sat, Dec 27 and returning on Thu, Jan 1.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sandakan to Colombo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Sandakan to Colombo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Dec 14, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 332.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Batik Air Malaysia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Colombo travel is around November.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sandakan to Colombo is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sandakan to Colombo on December 27, 2025 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at NZD 851.
  • The time difference between Colombo and Sandakan is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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