Cheap flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu from RM 135
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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TWU — BKI
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in January or November, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Friday
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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 10 August 2026.
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Best flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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Direct flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
Explore direct flight options from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
Discover last-minute flight deals from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated 10 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
Search for one-way flight options from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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Find 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 10 August 2026.
Customise 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 407,431 searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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TawauKota Kinabalu
TWU Tawau - BKI Kota Kinabalu
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Tawau
Mon 5/10
13:00-13:50
Nonstop0h 50m
Kota Kinabalu
Fri 9/10
19:10-20:00
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RM 262
TawauKota Kinabalu
TWU Tawau - BKI Kota Kinabalu
TWUBKI
Tawau
Thu 24/9
07:25-08:15
Nonstop0h 50m
Kota Kinabalu
Sat 26/9
06:10-07:00
Nonstop0h 50m
RM 315
TawauKota Kinabalu
TWU Tawau - BKI Kota Kinabalu
TWUBKI
Tawau
Sat 29/8
07:45-08:35
Nonstop0h 50m
Kota Kinabalu
Tue 1/9
07:00-07:50
Nonstop0h 50m
RM 319
TawauKota Kinabalu
TWU Tawau - BKI Kota Kinabalu
TWUBKI
Tawau
Mon 31/8
20:25-21:15
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Kota Kinabalu
Tue 1/9
09:30-10:20
Nonstop0h 50m
RM 323
TawauKota Kinabalu
TWU Tawau - BKI Kota Kinabalu
TWUBKI
Tawau
Thu 3/9
20:25-21:15
Nonstop0h 50m
Kota Kinabalu
Fri 4/9
11:45-12:35
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RM 331
Fastest return journey
TawauKota Kinabalu
TWU Tawau - BKI Kota Kinabalu
TWUBKI
Tawau
Wed 26/8
08:15-09:00
Nonstop0h 45m
Kota Kinabalu
Wed 26/8
18:00-18:50
Nonstop0h 50m
RM 335
TawauKota Kinabalu
TWU Tawau - BKI Kota Kinabalu
TWUBKI
Tawau
Wed 26/8
07:45-08:35
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Kota Kinabalu
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06:30-07:20
Nonstop0h 50m
RM 339
TawauKota Kinabalu
TWU Tawau - BKI Kota Kinabalu
TWUBKI
Tawau
Thu 1/10
07:25-08:15
Nonstop0h 50m
Kota Kinabalu
Sun 4/10
06:45-10:05
1 stop3h 20m
RM 474
TawauKota Kinabalu
TWU Tawau - BKI Kota Kinabalu
TWUBKI
Tawau
Tue 13/10
13:00-13:50
Nonstop0h 50m
Kota Kinabalu
Sat 17/10
10:20-08:50
2 stops22h 30m
RM 764
TawauKota Kinabalu
TWU Tawau - BKI Kota Kinabalu
TWUBKI
Tawau
Fri 6/11
18:25-00:55
1 stop6h 30m
Kota Kinabalu
Tue 10/11
08:00-08:55
Nonstop0h 55m
RM 977
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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
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?
The price you pay for your flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 143). Flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu in May is currently the most expensive (average of RM 323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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 10 August 2026.
When flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 217 and RM 315 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 241 on AirAsia (1 Oct–4 Oct).
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 10 August 2026.
The most flights from TWU to BKI are scheduled on a Friday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).
How often are flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 89 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flights?
Over the past year, Batik Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.
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 10 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with AirAsia and Batik Air from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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.
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.
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.
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What airports do I use to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?
If you book a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, you will be flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Flights to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) from Tawau (TWU) take 0h 45m for a nonstop flight. There are 8 flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu per day from 2 airlines.
How popular is this Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flight route?
The Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flight path was viewed by 971 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?
A quick flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu can take about 50m. AirAsia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 262. Airlines will cover a distance of 290 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?
Batik Air, at RM 119, was found to be the cheapest airline from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be AirAsia. Users have found that Batik Air is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu one-way?
RM 61 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Batik Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting from RM 64 and RM 79, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?
While on average a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is generally RM 250, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 129. When looking at the most popular route, (Tawau - Kota Kinabalu), you can expect to pay RM 241 for that flight.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 143). Flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu in May is currently the most expensive (average of RM 323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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