What is the cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Melbourne is to fly which costs $500 - $1,000 and takes 12h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sandakan to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Sandakan to Melbourne is to fly which takes 12h 24m and costs $500 - $1,000.

How far is it from Sandakan to Melbourne?

The distance between Sandakan and Melbourne is 5616 km.

How long does it take to get from Sandakan to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 12h 24m to get from Sandakan to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sandakan and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 2h ahead of Sandakan. It is currently 5:53 AM in Sandakan and 7:53 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5315+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Sandakan to Melbourne - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Sandakan to Melbourne by plane or bus

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Fly from Sandakan Airport
best
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SDK - MEL
12h 24m
$517–988
Bus to Kota Kinabalu Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanambus
2. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BKI - MEL
21h 8m
$395–1,021

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

26Weekly Planes

14h 8mAverage Duration

$466Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,616.1 km
Duration: 12h 24m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 4 times a day.

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