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RM 186+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— TWU
17 May — 24 May1
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 17 April 2026.

Sun 25/1016:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Tue 27/1020:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Deal found 14/4RM 324
Wed 12/816:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Sat 15/820:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Deal found 14/4RM 328
Sat 1/816:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Fri 7/820:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Deal found 13/4RM 336
Tue 12/516:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/521:20
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4RM 344
Fri 11/916:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Fri 18/920:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Deal found 14/4RM 356
Tue 9/616:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Thu 11/620:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Deal found 13/4RM 360
Sat 20/616:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Tue 23/620:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Deal found 14/4RM 363
Mon 22/616:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Tue 30/620:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Deal found 15/4RM 367
Mon 15/616:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Thu 18/620:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Deal found 13/4RM 371
Tue 30/616:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Sat 1/820:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Deal found 15/4RM 375
Fri 15/516:30
KUL
-
TWU
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Sun 17/520:05
TWU
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
Firefly
Deal found 12/4RM 379
Fri 3/710:20
SZB
-
TWU
1 stop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/716:10
TWU
-
SZB
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4RM 818

Find flight deals to Tawau

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 17 April 2026.

Return from

RM 328

One-way from

RM 186

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 371
Firefly
  • Firefly
  • 12/8-15/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 50m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Tawau
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Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 4/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Tawau
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (RM 60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 15/5

16:30-19:25

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Sun 17/5

20:05-23:00

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 379

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 1/10

16:30-19:25

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Fri 2/10

20:05-23:00

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 431

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 14/10

09:30-12:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Tawau

Sat 24/10

17:30-20:25

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 482

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 17/7

16:30-19:25

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Mon 20/7

13:30-01:00

1 stop11h 30m

RM 502

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 8/8

16:30-19:25

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Wed 12/8

20:05-23:00

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 510

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 13/7

09:30-12:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Tawau

Thu 16/7

13:30-13:00

1 stop23h 30m

RM 581

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/8

09:30-12:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Tawau

Sat 15/8

13:30-13:00

1 stop23h 30m

RM 585

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 30/6

08:00-08:00

1 stop24h 00m

Tawau

Sat 1/8

17:30-20:25

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 593

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 8/8

09:30-12:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Tawau

Wed 12/8

08:45-13:00

1 stop4h 15m

RM 612

Kuala LumpurTawau

KUL - TWU

KULTWU

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 27/5

14:20-17:15

Nonstop2h 55m

Tawau

Sat 30/5

20:05-23:00

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 672

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Best time to book a flight to Tawau

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When is the best time to book a flight to Tawau?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Tawau, you should look to book at least 88 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.

How long is the flight to Tawau?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau takes 3 hours 30 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.

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 11 April 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Tawau should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Tawau

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau are scheduled on a Wednesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 Batik Air.

AirAsia
AirAsia
From RM 110
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 22
Batik Air
Batik Air
From RM 117
Firefly
Firefly
From RM 107

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tawau?

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

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).

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 17 April 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
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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
6.8
Okay
232 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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
6.0
Okay
82 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

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 20 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, Malaysia Airlines 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 68, while return flights cost around RM 157.

  • How much is a return flight to Tawau?

    A return flight to Tawau will typically cost around RM 312, however they can be found for as little as RM 157.

  • 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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