Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights typically cost between RM 169 and RM 243 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was RM 123 on AirAsia (2 Mar-4 Mar). Find deals

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Batik Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights typically cost between RM 169 and RM 243 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was RM 123 on AirAsia (2 Mar-4 Mar). Find deals

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 4

How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau delayed?

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About 13% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 78 minutes. Find deals

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

How popular is this Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flight route?

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Within the past month, 1,569 users have taken a look at flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

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For as low as RM 123, AirAsia can have you in Tawau from Kota Kinabalu in 50m. The distance from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is about 290 km. All flights are typically direct.

Question 8

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau round-trip from RM 59. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Malaysia Airlines, from RM 94, and AirAsia, from RM 115. Users have found that Firefly is 63% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 9

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Firefly. According to our data, you can fly for as low as RM 30. Users have also found prices from RM 60 and RM 60 on Batik Air and AirAsia, respectively.

Question 10

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, you should look to book at least 60 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.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau (average of RM 58). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 132). 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.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

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The most flights from BKI to TWU are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tawau ranges from 90.0 - 190.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for RM 58. While the most popular route (Kota Kinabalu - Tawau) can be booked for RM 111 on average, our data indicates RM 171 when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau.

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

Accepted Answer

Consider AirAsia, Firefly or Batik Air when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKI to TWU?

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Question 19

What airports do I use to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

Accepted Answer

Tawau is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Tawau from Kota Kinabalu. Booking flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tawau (TWU) should be relatively easy as there are 7 daily flights to Tawau from 4 different airlines. 0h 50m is how long a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

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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.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

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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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

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Deals for Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Tawau from Kota Kinabalu by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	RM 123
One-way from	RM 62
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	RM 197
Good round-trip deal	RM 129 or less
Good one-way deal	RM 65 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Firefly	CheapestRM 59	AverageRM 125	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search Firefly flights
Malaysia Airlines	CheapestRM 94	AverageRM 243	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 115	AverageRM 165	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights
Batik Air	CheapestRM 121	AverageRM 167	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights

Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau from RM 62

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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau are usually found in April or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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