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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Tawau Starting at $269

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns to Tawau and kick-start your next adventure today!

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • CNS07:10 pm
        28h 20m
        2 stops
        TWU09:30 pm
        Mon, Feb 10|Cairns - Tawau|Jetstar Airways
        $269$659
        59% OFF
        59% OFF
        $659$269

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Tawau. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Mon, Feb 10, arriving at Tawau Airport. One-way Prices start from $269 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS07:00 am
        31h 15m
        2 stops
        TWU12:15 pm
        Mon, Feb 10|Cairns - Tawau|Indonesia AirAsia
        $280$659
        57% OFF
        57% OFF
        $659$280

        Choose Indonesia AirAsia flights from Cairns to Tawau. The one-way connecting flight with Indonesia AirAsia departs from Cairns Airport on Mon, Feb 10, arriving at Tawau Airport. One-way Prices start from $280 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS09:45 am
        25h 10m
        2 stops
        TWU08:55 am
        Sun, Feb 9|Cairns - Tawau|Jetstar Airways
        $288$659
        56% OFF
        56% OFF
        $659$288

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Tawau. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Sun, Feb 9, arriving at Tawau Airport. One-way Prices start from $288 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS06:35 pm
        28h 20m
        2 stops
        TWU08:55 pm
        Sun, Feb 9|Cairns - Tawau|Singapore Airlines
        $345
        $345

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Tawau. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Cairns Airport on Sun, Feb 9, arriving at Tawau Airport. One-way Prices start from $345 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:45 pm
        23h 40m
        2 stops
        TWU10:25 am
        Mon, Feb 10|Cairns - Tawau|Qantas Airways
        $398
        $398

        Choose Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Tawau. The one-way connecting flight with Qantas Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Mon, Feb 10, arriving at Tawau Airport. One-way Prices start from $398 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS06:35 pm
        25h 55m
        2 stops
        TWU06:30 pm
        Mon, Feb 10|Cairns - Tawau|Singapore Airlines
        $577
        $577

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Tawau. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Cairns Airport on Mon, Feb 10, arriving at Tawau Airport. One-way Prices start from $577 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:45 pm
        23h 40m
        2 stops
        TWU10:25 am
        Sun, Feb 9|Cairns - Tawau|Qantas Airways
        $587
        $587

        Choose Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Tawau. The one-way connecting flight with Qantas Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Sun, Feb 9, arriving at Tawau Airport. One-way Prices start from $587 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        TWU02:00 pm
        Thu, Feb 13|Cairns - Tawau|Jetstar Airways
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Cairns to Tawau flight time & flight schedules

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF703

    Qantas Airways

    01:35 pm

    CNS

    3.4h

    05:00 pm

    MEL

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  2. MH128

    Malaysia Airlines

    11:30 pm

    MEL

    8.5h

    06:00 am

    KUL

    SMTWTFS

  3. MH2660

    Malaysia Airlines

    07:15 am

    KUL

    2.9h

    10:10 am

    TWU

    SMTWTFS

  4. SQ204

    Singapore Airlines

    06:35 pm

    CNS

    6.3h

    10:55 pm

    SIN

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  5. SQ104

    Singapore Airlines

    07:00 am

    SIN

    1.1h

    08:05 am

    KUL

    SMTWTFS

  6. AK5751

    AirAsia

    06:35 pm

    KUL

    2.8h

    09:25 pm

    TWU

    SMTWTFS

  7. SQ204

    Singapore Airlines

    06:35 pm

    CNS

    6.3h

    10:55 pm

    SIN

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  8. SQ8422

    Singapore Airlines

    08:55 am

    SIN

    2.4h

    11:20 am

    BKI

    SM-W-F-

  9. AK6264

    AirAsia

    01:45 pm

    BKI

    0.8h

    02:35 pm

    TWU

    SMTWTFS

  10. SQ204

    Singapore Airlines

    06:35 pm

    CNS

    6.3h

    10:55 pm

    SIN

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  11. SQ104

    Singapore Airlines

    07:00 am

    SIN

    1.1h

    08:05 am

    KUL

    SMTWTFS

  12. MH2664

    Malaysia Airlines

    02:35 pm

    KUL

    2.9h

    05:30 pm

    TWU

    SMTWTFS

  13. QZ543

    Indonesia AirAsia

    07:00 am

    CNS

    4.7h

    09:40 am

    DPS

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  14. OD178

    Batik Air Malaysia

    12:15 pm

    DPS

    3.2h

    03:25 pm

    KUL

    SMTWTFS

  15. OD1900

    Batik Air Malaysia

    09:15 am

    KUL

    3.0h

    12:15 pm

    TWU

    SMTWTFS

  16. JQ090

    Jetstar Airways

    07:15 pm

    CNS

    4.7h

    09:55 pm

    DPS

    S-T-T-S
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  17. OD172

    Batik Air Malaysia

    01:15 pm

    DPS

    3.2h

    04:25 pm

    KUL

    SMTWTFS

  18. OD1908

    Batik Air Malaysia

    06:30 pm

    KUL

    3.0h

    09:30 pm

    TWU

    SM-WTF-

  19. JQ033

    Jetstar Airways

    09:45 am

    CNS

    11.3h

    07:00 pm

    DPS

    SMTWTFS
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  20. QZ590

    Indonesia AirAsia

    10:20 am

    DPS

    2.9h

    01:15 pm

    BKI

    -M-W-F-

  21. AK6274

    AirAsia

    04:30 pm

    BKI

    0.8h

    05:20 pm

    TWU

    -M-W-F-

  22. JQ033

    Jetstar Airways

    09:45 am

    CNS

    11.3h

    07:00 pm

    DPS

    SMTWTFS
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  23. AK375

    AirAsia

    09:55 pm

    DPS

    3.1h

    01:00 am

    KUL

    SMTWTFS

  24. AK5744

    AirAsia

    06:00 am

    KUL

    2.8h

    08:50 am

    TWU

    SMTWTFS

  25. CX146

    Cathay Pacific

    12:00 pm

    CNS

    7.3h

    05:15 pm

    HKG

    -M-W-F-
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  26. CX729

    Cathay Pacific

    04:10 pm

    HKG

    4.1h

    08:15 pm

    KUL

    SMTWTFS

  27. MH2660

    Malaysia Airlines

    07:15 am

    KUL

    2.9h

    10:10 am

    TWU

    SMTWTFS
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Tawau?

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Cairns (CNS) to Tawau (TWU) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cairns to Tawau based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Cairns (CNS) to Tawau (TWU) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $537.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Tawau?

    • The distance from Tawau Airport to downtown is about 25 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.

How to find a cheap flight from Cairns to Tawau

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Flight Info | Cairns to Tawau

Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance3,842.32 km
Popular airlineJetstar Airways

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