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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau from RM 259

KUL — TWU
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau are usually found in April or January, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau

Wed 25/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Tue 12/120:20 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 10/11RM 567
Thu 19/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Mon 23/1120:35 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 8/11RM 580
Sat 21/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Wed 25/1120:35 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 7/11RM 584
Wed 18/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Sat 21/1120:35 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 6/11RM 588
Fri 20/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Tue 24/1120:35 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 7/11RM 592
Tue 17/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Fri 20/1120:35 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 7/11RM 600
Sat 14/1116:40 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Mon 16/1120:35 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 7/11RM 604
Tue 24/1109:45 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sat 28/1120:35 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 10/11RM 616
Sat 21/1116:40 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Sun 22/1120:35 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 9/11RM 620
Thu 26/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Mon 30/1109:30 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 8/11RM 624
Sun 15/1106:00 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Thu 19/1120:35 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 8/11RM 628
Thu 19/1112:00 -
1 stop6h 45m
Mon 23/1113:10 -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 8/11RM 758

Find flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau

Round-trip from

RM 527

One-way from

RM 259

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

RM 527
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 12/1-21/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 45m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Tawau
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 16/1-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Tawau
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (RM 205 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 21/11

06:00-08:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 276

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 19/11

08:50-11:50

Nonstop3h 00m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 276

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 17/11

06:00-08:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 280

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 20/11

06:00-08:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 288

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 6/1

10:15-13:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 300

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 14/11

16:40-19:35

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 365

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 6/12

09:45-12:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 373

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 3/1

06:00-08:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 373

Kuala LumpurTawau

SZB Kuala Lumpur Subang - TWU Tawau

SZBTWU

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Fri 20/11

12:00-16:40

1 stop4h 40m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 377

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - TWU Tawau

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 20/11

07:30-16:40

1 stop9h 10m

Tawau

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 377

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Best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tawau from Kuala Lumpur with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau (average of RM 401). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 721). 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?

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 31% versus a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau

The most flights from MY1 to TWU are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Kuala Lumpur to Tawau flights typically cost between RM 401 and RM 584 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 527 on AirAsia (12 Jan–21 Jan).

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.

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 81 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 day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Kuala Lumpur to Tawau flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tawau

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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
321 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
321 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
321 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
236 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
321 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
Batik Air
5.8
Fair
89 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
321 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Related info for your journey

  • 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 18 flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?

    AirAsia and Batik Air can get you from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau in just under 2h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 35m. Kuala Lumpur and Tawau are separated by a distance of 1828 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau round-trip?

    According to our current data, Batik Air (RM 227), Firefly (RM 261), and AirAsia (RM 261) offers the cheapest pricing from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau. Batik Air is currently priced 58% 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 AirAsia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as RM 154. However, be on the lookout for offers from Batik Air and Firefly, 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: JAL (100%), Firefly (98%), 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 500, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is RM 251. When looking at the most popular route, (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Tawau), you can expect to pay RM 507 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau (average of RM 401). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 721). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Batik AirCheapestRM 227AverageRM 452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FireflyCheapestRM 261AverageRM 455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 261AverageRM 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 325AverageRM 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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