Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

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Cheapest round-trip flights $56
Batik Air Nonstop 1 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Sun, Aug 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is currently $56
Cheapest one-way flight $28
Batik Air Nonstop 1 hr Sat, Aug 1
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is currently $28
Last-minute weekend getaway $92
AirAsia Nonstop 1 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is currently $92
Cheapest business class flights $224
Batik Air Nonstop 1 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is currently $224
Fastest flight 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau takes 50 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $30–55
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $45–90

Popular airlines from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

  • AirAsia
    Nonstop
    from $59
    Typical price: $30–65
    57 weekly nonstop flights
    BKI - TWU Every day
    697 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - TWU Every day
  • Batik Air
    Nonstop
    from $56
    Typical price: $30–90
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    BKI - TWU Every day
    34 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - TWU Every day
  • Malaysia Airlines
    from $358
    Typical price: $60–830
    80 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - TWU Every day
  • AirBorneo
    22 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - TWU Every day
  • Firefly
    Typical price: $35–65
    6 weekly connecting flights
    BKI - TWU Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Kota Kinabalu

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu Malaysia 13 min 3 mi
  • Labuan Airport (LBU)
    Labuan Malaysia 3 hr 57 min 73 mi
  • Lawas Airport (LWY)
    Lawas Malaysia 3 hr 25 min 91 mi
  • Miri Airport (MYY)
    Miri Malaysia 6 hr 41 min 183 mi

Popular airports near Tawau

  • Tawau Airport (TWU)
    Tawau Malaysia 34 min 16 mi
  • Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)
    Lahad Datu Malaysia 2 hr 20 min 62 mi
  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    Kota Kinabalu Malaysia 7 hr 38 min 172 mi
  • Sandakan Airport (SDK)
    Sandakan Malaysia 5 hr 7 min 114 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

The cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $30 to $55.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau recently found on Google Flights was with Batik Air from $56. The cheapest one-way flight was with Batik Air from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is $59, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is $56, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is $358, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau starts at $56 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $28 and departs on Sat, Aug 1.
50 min is the shortest flight time from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau.

In terms of nonstop flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 57 nonstop flights and 697 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau are:
  • Batik Air offers 7 nonstop flights and 34 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) .
  • Malaysia Airlines offers 80 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) .
  • AirBorneo offers 22 connecting flights per week. AirBorneo flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) .
  • Firefly offers 6 connecting flights per week. Firefly flies from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau recently found on Google Flights was with Batik Air from $56. The cheapest one-way flight was with Batik Air from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest AirAsia flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is $59, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is $56, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is $358, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
AirAsia and Batik Air fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau.
  • There are 57 AirAsia direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Batik Air direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau at price $92 is offered by AirAsia from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
AirAsia and Batik Air fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau.
  • There are 57 AirAsia direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Batik Air direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau start at $56 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sun, Aug 2 with Batik Air.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau start at $224 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Batik Air.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau start at $56 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sun, Aug 2.
To book business class trips from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau starts at $92 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with AirAsia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau at price $92 is offered by AirAsia from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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