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$20+ Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau (BKI - TWU)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — TWU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau are usually found in April or March, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tawau (TWU). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$31
(AirAsia)

One-way from

$20
(AirAsia)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$47

Good round-trip deal

$32 or less

Good one-way deal

$18 or less
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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:55 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 6/158:30 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/11$71
This Batik Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Batik Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/57:00 amBKI - TWU
1 stop26h 50mBatik Air
Sat 9/61:10 pmTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air
Deal found 6/10$155

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Kota Kinabalu

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Tawau

Route

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Return

Price

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/26

7:35 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Wed 7/30

4:20 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$31

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/26

10:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop24h 05m

Tawau

Wed 7/30

7:35 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$85

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/5

7:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop26h 50m

Tawau

Sat 9/6

1:10 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$155

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/28

6:25 am-7:15 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$20

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/6

10:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop24h 05m

$51

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 7/11

7:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop26h 50m

$123

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, you should look to book at least 69 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 BKI to TWU?

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

Explore weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from BKI to TWU are scheduled on a Tuesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Tawau by month

Plan your trip to Tawau by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tawau ranges from 3.5 - 7.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Tawau when rainfall is around 3.5 in.

Temperature in Tawau by month

Plan your trip to Tawau by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tawau, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tawau

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tawau. 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 Tawau. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
AirAsia
6.6
Okay
208 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
72 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    To fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, you need to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tawau (TWU). Nonstop flights to Tawau from Kota Kinabalu take 8h 55m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 11 outbound flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau offered by 2 different airlines.

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

    Within the past month, 7 users have taken a look at flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau round-trip?

    Flying on AirAsia is currently your cheapest option to Tawau, with prices starting at $31. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air, with the lowest prices starting at $85 and $155, respectively. AirAsia is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau one-way?

    $20 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AirAsia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air, with prices starting from $51 and $123, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Tawau from Kota Kinabalu, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: AirAsia (77%), Malaysia Airlines (61%), Firefly( 59%).

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

    While on average a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is generally $38, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $17. When looking at the most popular route, (Kota Kinabalu - Tawau), you can expect to pay $586 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau 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 Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. 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 June 12, 2025.
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AirAsiaCheapest$32Average$47FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
FireflyCheapest$34Average$43FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%

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