Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau are usually found in January or April, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur (MY1) to Tawau (TWU). 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 28 September 2026.
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August
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RM 590
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (RM 272 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau, you should look to book at least 30 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 Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau (average of RM 366). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 717). 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 KUL to TWU?
Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 September 2026.
When flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau, 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 34% versus a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau. Price data was last updated on 26 September 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur to Tawau flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau
Explore weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 September 2026.
The most flights from MY1 to TWU are scheduled on a Friday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).
How often are flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau delayed?
About 25% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tawau have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 119 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Kuala Lumpur to Tawau flights?
Historically, flights departing at night 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 Kuala Lumpur to Tawau flights?
Over the past year, Malaysia Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.
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 28 September 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau, such as Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andBatik Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Tawau from Kuala Lumpur?
If you book a flight to Tawau from Kuala Lumpur, you will be flying to Tawau, which is the city’s only airport. Tawau (TWU) is located 25.9 km from the centre of Tawau. There are 20 flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau per day from 4 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau round-trip?
According to our current data, Batik Air (RM 236), AirAsia (RM 262), and Firefly (RM 264) offers the cheapest pricing from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau. Batik Air is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Firefly, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as RM 141. However, be on the lookout for offers from AirAsia and Batik Air, as they are both options that can get you from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?
Before booking your flight to Tawau from Kuala Lumpur, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Oman Air (97%), Singapore Airlines (97%), Qatar Airways( 96%).
What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?
While on average a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau is generally RM 520, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 242. When looking at the most popular route, (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Tawau), you can expect to pay RM 460 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau (average of RM 366). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 717). 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.
Explore flights to Tawau departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 September 2026.
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 28 September 2026.
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