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Cheap flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu from RM 139

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TWU — BKI
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
1 adult
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 Thursday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

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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 27 June 2026.

Mon 29/609:00
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 45m
AirAsia
Wed 1/713:30
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 24/6RM 274
Fri 3/709:55
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 55m
Batik Air
Fri 3/715:20
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 55m
Batik Air
Deal found 24/6RM 278
Thu 25/607:45
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Tue 30/615:05
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 23/6RM 282
Fri 3/708:15
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/708:00
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6RM 286
Sun 23/807:45
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Thu 27/817:50
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 24/6RM 290
Tue 25/810:10
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/808:00
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6RM 295
Sat 27/609:55
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/620:30
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6RM 299
Mon 29/609:55
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/707:00
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6RM 303
Mon 29/609:55
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 55m
Batik Air
Thu 2/715:20
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 55m
Batik Air
Deal found 27/6RM 307
Sun 28/609:00
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 45m
AirAsia
Thu 2/715:05
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 27/6RM 311
Fri 3/713:00
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Wed 8/719:10
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 24/6RM 319
Mon 31/807:45
TWU
-
BKI
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Mon 31/819:10
BKI
-
TWU
Nonstop0h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 27/6RM 323

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 27 June 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 274

One-way from

RM 139

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 311

Good round-trip deal

RM 307 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 164 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 18/7-25/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
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Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 5/7
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 55m total
  • Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price (RM 330 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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 27 June 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Sat 18/7

08:15-09:00

Nonstop0h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 25/7

20:30-21:20

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 274

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Sun 26/7

19:05-19:55

Nonstop0h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 30/7

11:45-12:35

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 274

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Sat 17/10

09:55-10:50

Nonstop0h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 20/10

15:20-16:15

Nonstop0h 55m

RM 335

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Sat 3/10

09:55-10:50

Nonstop0h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5/10

15:20-16:15

Nonstop0h 55m

RM 335

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Sat 29/8

10:10-11:00

Nonstop0h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/9

11:45-12:35

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 397

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Wed 23/9

11:00-18:20

1 stop7h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 27/9

20:30-21:20

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 716

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Wed 12/8

16:10-22:15

1 stop6h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/8

06:30-07:20

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 859

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Wed 8/7

14:55-22:30

1 stop7h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 12/7

13:30-14:20

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 867

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Fri 14/8

16:10-22:15

1 stop6h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 16/8

16:35-17:25

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 880

TawauKota Kinabalu

TWU - BKI

TWUBKI

Tawau

Sat 25/7

20:20-08:35

1 stop12h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/7

09:30-10:20

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 888

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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?

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 27 June 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 16% 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 20 June 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?

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 27 June 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.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
233 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.5

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.5

Overall

6.8

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
233 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
233 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.5

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.5

Overall

6.8

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
83 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
233 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.5

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.5

Overall

6.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. 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 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 3 airlines.

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

    The Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flight path was viewed by 1,132 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 45m. AirAsia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as RM 274. 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?

    Firefly, at RM 28, was found to be the cheapest airline from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Batik Air and AirAsia. Users have found that Firefly is 86% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    RM 49 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Firefly. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Batik Air and AirAsia, with prices starting from RM 62 and RM 63, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is generally RM 254, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 139. When looking at the most popular route, (Tawau - Kota Kinabalu), you can expect to pay RM 237 for that flight.

  • 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 holiday 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.

  • 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FireflyCheapestRM 28AverageRM 181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Batik AirCheapestRM 119AverageRM 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 120AverageRM 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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