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RM 263+ Cheap flights to Tawau

— TWU
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Tawau in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Tawau

Sat 21/1110:15 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Tue 5/121:35 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 13/9RM 510
Mon 12/1009:00 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Mon 19/1021:30 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 12/9RM 539
Thu 15/1018:05 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Mon 19/1017:00 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 15/9RM 543
Fri 13/1114:20 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 15/1109:30 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 12/9RM 547
Fri 13/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Mon 16/1109:30 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 14/9RM 551
Sat 17/1009:30 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Mon 26/1009:30 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 15/9RM 555
Sun 18/1009:30 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Tue 27/1017:45 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 15/9RM 559
Mon 26/1010:15 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Wed 28/1009:30 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 15/9RM 563
Sun 11/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Sun 18/1018:30 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Deal found 10/9RM 567
Thu 8/1006:00 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Sun 11/1021:30 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 13/9RM 571
Thu 8/1009:00 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Mon 12/1018:30 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Deal found 13/9RM 575
Mon 21/912:00 -
1 stop4h 15m
Wed 23/913:25 -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 12/9RM 928

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Return from

RM 510

One-way from

RM 263

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 571
Firefly
  • Firefly
  • 21/11-5/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 55m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Tawau
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Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 12/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Tawau
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (RM 69 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 7/10

18:05-20:55

Nonstop2h 50m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 288

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 8/10

18:05-20:55

Nonstop2h 50m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 292

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 31/10

09:45-12:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 332

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 23/9

09:30-12:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 340

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 24/12

10:15-13:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 381

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 28/12

06:00-08:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 381

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 30/12

10:15-13:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 385

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 1/1

08:50-11:50

Nonstop3h 00m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 385

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 11/10

07:15-14:20

1 stop7h 05m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 429

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 8/10

07:30-16:15

1 stop8h 45m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 437

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Tawau

How long is the flight to Tawau?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau takes 3 hours 32 minutes. Flights to Tawau from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Tawau

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Tawau?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly.

AirAsia
AirAsia
From RM 130
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 179
Batik Air
Batik Air
From RM 118
Firefly
Firefly
From RM 251

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tawau?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau are Batik Air, Firefly and AirAsia.

Rainfall in Tawau by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tawau ranges from 90.0 - 190.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 190.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Tawau when rainfall is around 90.0 mm.

Temperature in Tawau 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Tawau?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Tawau, you should look to book at least 84 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Tawau?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Tawau should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tawau

See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andBatik Air to Malaysia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
235 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
86 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

FAQs about flying to Tawau

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Tawau?

    Most people fly into Tawau (TWU) if they book a flight to Tawau. Tawau is conveniently located just 25.9 km from Tawau’s city centre. There are 18 flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau per day from 4 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Tawau if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Tawau on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Tawau?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Batik Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Tawau.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Tawau?

    Tawau is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Tawau. One-way flights to Tawau typically cost RM 126, while return flights cost around RM 242.

  • How much is a return flight to Tawau?

    A return flight to Tawau will typically cost around RM 290, however they can be found for as little as RM 242.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Tawau depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Tawau, Kota Kinabalu offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Tawau have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Tawau can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Tawau?

    Yes. Tawau has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sipadan Mangrove Resort is the closest property to Tawau (1.6 km away from Tawau).

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