Find Cheap Flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu (TWU - BKI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$55	Batik Air Nonstop 1 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Sun, Aug 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is currently $55
Cheapest one-way flight	$29	AirAsia Nonstop 1 hr Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest one-way flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is currently $29
Last-minute weekend getaway	$99	AirAsia Nonstop 1 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is currently $99
Cheapest business class flights	$223	Batik Air Nonstop 1 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is currently $223

Fastest flight	45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu takes 45 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 Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $30–55
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $40–85

Popular airlines from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

AirAsia

Nonstop

from $57

Typical price: $30–65

57 weekly nonstop flights

TWU - BKI Every day

831 weekly connecting flights

TWU - BKI Every day
Batik Air

Nonstop

from $55

Typical price: $30–85

7 weekly nonstop flights

TWU - BKI Every day

23 weekly connecting flights

TWU - BKI Every day
Malaysia Airlines

from $509

Typical price: $55–810

76 weekly connecting flights

TWU - BKI Every day
AirBorneo

26 weekly connecting flights

TWU - BKI Every day
Firefly

Typical price: $35–60

6 weekly connecting flights

TWU - BKI Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

The cheapest flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $30 to $55.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with Batik Air from $55. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $29.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is $57, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is $55, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is $509, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu starts at $55 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $29 and departs on Wed, Jul 1.

45 min is the shortest flight time from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.

Peak travel periods are Dec–Feb & Jun–Sep. The tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with a monsoon season Oct–Mar, though rain is always possible. Many shops and restaurants close during Chinese New Year (dates vary) and Hari Raya Puasa (dates vary). Key events include Sabah Fest (May), with traditional music, dance, food and crafts, and the Tadau Ka'amatan rice-harvest festival (May), with rice wine, rituals and a singing competition.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.
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 Tawau to Kota Kinabalu 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 Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.

In terms of nonstop flights, AirAsia is the most popular. AirAsia offers 57 nonstop flights and 831 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu are:

Batik Air offers 7 nonstop flights and 23 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Malaysia Airlines offers 76 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
AirBorneo offers 26 connecting flights per week. AirBorneo flies from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Firefly offers 6 connecting flights per week. Firefly flies from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with Batik Air from $55. The cheapest one-way flight was with AirAsia from $29.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest AirAsia flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is $57, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Batik Air flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is $55, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is $509, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.

AirAsia and Batik Air fly direct from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 57 AirAsia direct flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Batik Air direct flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu 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 Tawau and Kota Kinabalu at price $99 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

AirAsia and Batik Air fly direct from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 57 AirAsia direct flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Batik Air direct flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu 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 Tawau to Kota Kinabalu on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu start at $55 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 Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, 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 Tawau and Kota Kinabalu start at $223 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Batik Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu start at $55 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sun, Aug 2.

To book business class trips from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, 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 Tawau and Kota Kinabalu starts at $99 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with AirAsia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu at price $99 is offered by AirAsia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, 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.