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RM 261+ Cheap flights to Tawau

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— TWU
5 Jul — 12 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Tawau in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Tawau
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Tawau. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 June 2026.

Sat 14/1116:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Wed 18/1120:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Deal found 4/6RM 405
Mon 19/1016:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 30/1013:50
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6RM 473
Sun 25/1016:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 29/1020:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/6RM 505
Fri 6/1116:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Sat 14/1120:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Deal found 4/6RM 509
Sat 26/918:05
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1020:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6RM 513
Sat 7/1116:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1111:20
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6RM 533
Sun 11/1010:00
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
AirAsia
Wed 14/1009:15
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 1/6RM 545
Fri 2/1006:00
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Tue 6/1009:15
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 2/6RM 549
Fri 11/918:05
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Fri 18/913:30
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 3/6RM 553
Fri 2/1006:00
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 17/1011:00
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6RM 557
Fri 7/806:00
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Mon 10/809:15
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 31/5RM 561
Sun 18/1008:00
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1018:15
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6RM 569

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Find the latest flights to Tawau in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 5 June 2026.

Return from

RM 405

One-way from

RM 261

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 509
Firefly
  • Firefly
  • 14/11-18/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 50m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Tawau
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Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 8/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Tawau
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 38 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 25/10

16:30-19:25

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Thu 29/10

20:05-23:00

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 505

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 9/10

14:20-17:15

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Sat 17/10

13:30-16:15

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 622

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/11

16:00-18:50

Nonstop2h 50m

Tawau

Sun 22/11

21:20-00:10

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 622

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 24/8

08:00-10:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Tue 1/9

09:15-12:00

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 706

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 30/7

15:00-17:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Wed 5/8

11:30-14:20

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 718

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 29/8

16:25-19:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Tawau

Wed 2/9

21:20-00:10

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 790
Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 19/6

18:05-20:55

Nonstop2h 50m

Tawau

Fri 26/6

19:50-22:35

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 798

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 19/6

18:05-20:55

Nonstop2h 50m

Tawau

Sun 21/6

21:20-00:10

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 806

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 30/6

06:00-08:50

Nonstop2h 50m

Tawau

Mon 6/7

21:30-00:20

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 830

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 29/6

06:00-08:50

Nonstop2h 50m

Tawau

Mon 6/7

21:30-00:20

Nonstop2h 50m

RM 830

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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 40 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 Wednesday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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 111
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 205
Batik Air
Batik Air
From RM 119
Firefly
Firefly
From RM 108

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tawau?

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

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 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

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 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 83 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau. Price data was last updated on 30 May 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Tawau should consider flying on Wednesday 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

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 5 June 2026.
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
310 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

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
310 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
310 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

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
6.9
Okay
232 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
310 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

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
83 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
310 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

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 21 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, Firefly 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 125, while return flights cost around RM 259.

  • How much is a return flight to Tawau?

    A return flight to Tawau will typically cost around RM 361, however they can be found for as little as RM 259.

  • 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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