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Find cheap flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu from $22

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu departing on 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu (TWU-BKI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:10 am - 9:00 amTWU-BKI
0h 50mnonstop
6:35 am - 7:30 amBKI-TWU
0h 55mnonstop
$43Firefly
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Mon, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 18
11:50 am - 12:20 amTWU-BKI
12h 30m1 stop
11:55 am - 12:50 pmBKI-TWU
0h 55mnonstop
$125AirAsia
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Mon, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 18
3:05 pm - 3:55 pmTWU-BKI
0h 50mnonstop
8:35 pm - 3:25 pmBKI-TWU
18h 50m2 stops
$138AirAsia
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Mon, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 18
9:30 pm - 2:40 pmTWU-BKI
17h 10m1 stop
8:35 pm - 3:25 pmBKI-TWU
18h 50m2 stops
$212AirAsia
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Mon, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 18

Flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of all flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kota Kinabalu on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Tawau, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is June, where tickets cost $24 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and February, where the average cost of tickets is $48 and $43 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 52 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Kota Kinabalu from Tawau were found on Firefly ($22) and AirAsia ($31), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Firefly ($43) and AirAsia ($125).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. They are AirAsia and Firefly. The cheapest airline for this route is AirAsia, with the best one-way deal found costing $20. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at AirAsia.

How many flights are there between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu per day?

Each day, there are 7 nonstop flights that take off from Tawau and land in Kota Kinabalu, with an average flight time of 0h 50m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 49 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 7.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu take?

Direct flights cover the 180 miles separating Tawau to Kota Kinabalu in about 0h 50m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Tawau at 7:50 am and will be landing in Kota Kinabalu at 8:40 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu jets off at 7:10 pm and lands at 8:05 pm.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$22
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu was $22 for a one-way ticket and $43 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    When flying out of Tawau you will be using Tawau. You will be landing at Kota Kinabalu, also known as Kota Kinabalu.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are nonstop flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Tawau is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Tawau with another airline. Booking your flights between Tawau and BKI can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Tawau up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from TWU to Kota Kinabalu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $20 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

Find which airlines fly direct from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

Monday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia, Firefly, +1 more

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Top airline flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.7
AirAsiaOverall score based on 258 reviews
7.0Boarding
7.4Crew
6.4Food
6.7Comfort
5.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

The flight delay... but bus from the airport be on time

4.0 OkayKoji, Mar 2024DMK - KUL
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The flight delay... but bus from the airport be on time

Bad experience, delay like no tomorrow. Original schedule departure time at 9:30pm, delayed until 12:05am only depart.

Great. Very satisfied with a direct flight from Penang back to HK international. Stewards in the cabin were very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to fly with Air Asia in the future.

Second time flying on AirAsia. They’re fine for a low cost carrier, so I don’t expect high level hospitality. They could have informed us that the flight would be delayed even if by a few minutes, instead of the passengers asking the gate agents why we’re not boarding 8 minutes before takeoff. And given some of the passengers on this particular flight were problematic, the crew did great handling such people.

Meh, it was AirAsia. It's not about a quality.

Great flight. Achieve my objecttive of travelling with less hassle .

They didn't have a single blanket for hire for a long haul overnight flight. This wasn't good enough even for a budget airline

Kayak shares with you the best price! and in my case it was Air Asia flight. Air Asia flight was on time, the boarding was seamless with FACES technology at KLIA2 and the pilot made a great smooth landing upon arrival. Excellent trip!

I left the city late and fortunately the flight was also delayed 50mins

Air Asia’s standard has dropped tremendously post pandemic. The whole organisation feels ‘soul-less’

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/30Fri
nonstopFirefly
0h 50mTWU-BKI
$22
5/8Wed
nonstopAirAsia
0h 50mTWU-BKI
$31
5/8Wed
1 stop
5h 10mTWU-BKI
$59
8/30Fri
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
24h 15mTWU-BKI
$82
8/30Fri
2 stopsAirAsia
18h 50mTWU-BKI
$120
5/8Wed
2 stops
8h 35mTWU-BKI
$149

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Last minute flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/9Thu
nonstopMalaysia Airlines
0h 50mTWU-BKI
5/12Sun
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
7h 40mBKI-TWU
$237
5/9Thu
nonstopMalaysia Airlines
0h 50mTWU-BKI
5/12Sun
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
7h 40mBKI-TWU
$238
5/9Thu
multi-stopBatik Air
8h 20mTWU-BKI
5/12Sun
multi-stopBatik Air
13h 30mBKI-TWU
$241
5/9Thu
multi-stopBatik Air
8h 20mTWU-BKI
5/12Sun
multi-stopBatik Air
13h 30mBKI-TWU
$288

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Tawau - Kota Kinabalu Flights

Departure:

Tawau (TWU)Malaysia

Destination:

Kota Kinabalu (BKI)Malaysia

Return flight deals:

Kota Kinabalu - Tawau

Cabin classes:

$41

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