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

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BKI — TWU
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 78 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$33
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$17
(Booking.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$49

Good round-trip deal

$42 or less

Good one-way deal

$19 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 September 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/235:40 pmBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Thu 9/254:45 pmTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 9/10$33
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/266:25 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Sun 11/27:50 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 9/11$34
This AirAsia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 12/126:25 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Sat 12/276:55 pmTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 9/11$64
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 12/86:25 amBKI - TWU
1 stop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/97:50 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$79
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/37:35 pmBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Mon 10/67:50 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 9/11$80
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 10/266:25 amBKI - TWU
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/210:25 amTWU - BKI
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$83
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2311:25 pmBKI - TWU
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/256:55 pmTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$117
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 10/37:15 amBKI - TWU
2 stops13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/67:50 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$134
This Batik Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/107:00 amBKI - TWU
1 stop26h 50mBatik Air
Tue 10/1410:50 amTWU - BKI
Nonstop0h 55mBatik Air
Deal found 9/10$140

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau that are best for you.

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Kota Kinabalu

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Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/23

5:40 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Thu 9/25

4:45 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$33

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/8

11:35 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Tawau

Tue 12/9

6:55 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$34

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/26

6:25 am-7:15 am

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Sun 11/2

7:50 am-8:40 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$34

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 12/12

6:25 am-7:15 am

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Sat 12/27

6:55 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$64

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/11

5:40 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Wed 4/1

7:50 am-8:40 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$68

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/3

7:35 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Mon 10/6

7:50 am-8:40 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$80

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 10/26

6:25 am-7:15 am

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Sun 11/2

10:25 am-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$83

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/23

11:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop10h 25m

Tawau

Thu 9/25

6:55 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$117

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/3

7:35 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Mon 10/6

10:25 am-7:30 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$117

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/8

6:25 am-7:15 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$17

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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 August 29, 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 September 11, 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 evening could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with AirAsia and Batik Air from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
215 reviews

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.8

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

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
6.8
Okay
215 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
215 reviews

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.8

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

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
6.8
Okay
215 reviews

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.8

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

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 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 9 outbound flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau offered by 3 different airlines.

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

    Within the past month, 8 users have taken a look at flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau.

  • How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

    There are many flights that can get you from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau in 50m. Fly via AirAsia to get the fastest option. Kota Kinabalu and Tawau are separated by a distance of 180 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Flying on Firefly is currently your cheapest option to Tawau, with prices starting at $24. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Batik Air and AirAsia, with the lowest prices starting at $29 and $29, respectively. Firefly is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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: Malaysia Airlines (86%), Batik Air (85%), AirAsia( 84%).

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

    While on average a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is generally $33, 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 3 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

Discover the top 3 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FireflyCheapest$24Average$43FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Batik AirCheapest$29Average$44FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirAsiaCheapest$29Average$42FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%

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