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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu:

• Earliest: departs at 7:45 am and lands at 8:37 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 9:42 pm.

The flight takes about 52m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.

A nonstop flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu takes 52m, covering 180 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu range from $38 to $71, with an average of $52 over the past 12 months. Anything below $38 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $52 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $7–$76 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $68 to $515. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $160, which is 357% above the typical average for this route.

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• keddy by Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• KK Rent A Car
• Hertz

Flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Tawau (TWU) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Tawau to Kota Kinabalu route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $46 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $58, a difference of $12.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Batik Air

Among airlines operating Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flights:

• Batik Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Batik Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.