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$17+ Cheap flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu (TWU - BKI)

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TWU — BKI
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Mon 8/18
Mon 8/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in March or April, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tawau (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$33
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$23
(Booking.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$47

Good one-way deal

$23 or less
From Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 13, 2025.

This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2410:20 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Sun 9/286:25 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 8/10$31
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/254:20 pmTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 55mAirAsia
Thu 10/26:25 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 8/11$33
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/157:50 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Mon 12/157:35 pmBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$41
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/17:50 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Tue 9/97:35 pmBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 8/11$43
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/247:50 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/316:55 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10$47
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/94:20 pmTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 55mAirAsia
Sat 9/137:35 pmBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 8/10$51
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:50 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Thu 9/1812:35 pmBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 8/12$59
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/229:40 pmTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Sun 8/246:25 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 8/10$60
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/197:50 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Sun 9/216:25 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 8/11$61
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirAsia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:55 pmTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Wed 12/316:25 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 8/10$102

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Kota Kinabalu

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Return

Price

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Mon 12/15

7:50 am-8:40 am

Nonstop0h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/15

7:35 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$31

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Wed 9/24

10:20 am-11:10 am

Nonstop0h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/28

6:25 am-7:15 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$31

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Wed 9/24

10:20 am-11:10 am

Nonstop0h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/1

6:25 am-7:15 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$31

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Thu 9/25

4:20 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/2

6:25 am-7:15 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$33

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Mon 9/1

7:50 am-8:40 am

Nonstop0h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/9

7:35 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$43

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Mon 8/25

1:10 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 8/28

11:35 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$47

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Sun 8/24

7:50 am-8:40 am

Nonstop0h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/31

6:55 am-7:50 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$47

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Tue 9/9

4:20 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/13

7:35 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$51

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Thu 9/18

7:50 am-8:40 am

Nonstop0h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/18

12:35 pm-1:25 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$59

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Mon 10/13

6:55 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$17

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Best time to book a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TWU to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 13, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

Explore weekly flight availability from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 13, 2025.

The most flights from TWU to BKI are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated August 13, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown AirAsia and Batik Air from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
AirAsia
6.7
Okay
211 reviews

Overall

6.7

Food

6.3

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
AirAsia
6.7
Okay
211 reviews
AirAsia
6.7
Okay
211 reviews

Overall

6.7

Food

6.3

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
73 reviews
AirAsia
6.7
Okay
211 reviews

Overall

6.7

Food

6.3

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    If you wish to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Tawau, then you need to book flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. There are 10 flights from Tawau (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) per day to choose from. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from Tawau are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 50h 50m is how long a nonstop flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu typically takes.

  • How popular is this Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

    This flight path from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu was viewed by 22 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Currently priced at $33, AirAsia will fly you from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to AirAsia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that AirAsia is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu consider choosing Malaysia Airlines (82%), AirAsia (79%) or Firefly (66%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    The cheapest flight price from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is $15. On average you can expect to pay $27. The most popular route, (Tawau - Kota Kinabalu), can usually be booked for $341.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapest$29Average$43FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
Batik AirCheapest$32Average$52FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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