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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights typically cost between RM 208 and RM 347 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 253 on AirAsia (1 Oct–4 Oct).

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 6% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Wednesday 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 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights typically cost between RM 208 and RM 347 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 253 on AirAsia (1 Oct–4 Oct).

Question 5

How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 12% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 78 minutes.

Question 6

How popular is this Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 930 users have taken a look at flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

Accepted Answer

For as low as RM 258, 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?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau round-trip from RM 120. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is AirAsia. Users have found that Batik Air is 49% 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?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Batik Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as RM 61. Users have also found prices from RM 62 and RM 66 on Firefly and AirAsia, respectively.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, you should look to book at least 72 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?

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau (average of RM 139). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau in May is currently the most expensive (average of RM 331). 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?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday 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

Accepted Answer

The most flights from BKI to TWU are scheduled on a Saturday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Question 14

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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?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for RM 122. While the most popular route (Kota Kinabalu - Tawau) can be booked for RM 233 on average, our data indicates RM 223 when flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau.

Question 17

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 afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Question 18

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 8 daily flights to Tawau from 2 different airlines. 0h 50m is how long a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 21

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

Accepted Answer

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 22

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 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 24

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

Accepted Answer

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 25

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

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	RM 253
One-way from	RM 135
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	January
Average price	RM 286
Good round-trip deal	RM 274 or less
Good one-way deal	RM 140 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Batik Air	CheapestRM 120	AverageRM 188	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
AirAsia	CheapestRM 130	AverageRM 246	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, you should look to book at least 72 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.

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

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday 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 Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights typically cost between RM 208 and RM 347 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 253 on AirAsia (1 Oct–4 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

The most flights from BKI to TWU are scheduled on a Saturday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 78 minutes.

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

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

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

Wednesday 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.

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

Over the past year, Batik Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights typically cost between RM 208 and RM 347 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 253 on AirAsia (1 Oct–4 Oct).