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Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $26 and round-trip from $52. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        BKI 3:20 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Thu, Sep 17 | Batik Air Malaysia
        TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $52 $68
        24% off
        24% off
        $68 $52
      • BKI 3:20 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sat, Sep 19 | Batik Air Malaysia
        TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $52 $68
        24% off
        24% off
        $68 $52
      • BKI 3:20 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sun, Sep 20 | Batik Air Malaysia
        TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $52 $68
        24% off
        24% off
        $68 $52
      • BKI 3:20 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Fri, Sep 25 | Batik Air Malaysia
        TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Sep 27 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $52
        24% off
        $68 $52
      • BKI 3:20 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Fri, Sep 18 | Batik Air Malaysia
        TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Sep 24 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $52
        24% off
        $68 $52
      • BKI 3:20 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Wed, Sep 23 | Batik Air Malaysia
        TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Sep 29 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $53
        22% off
        $68 $53
      • BKI 6:30 AM
        50m
        Nonstop
        TWU 7:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Fri, Sep 25 | AirAsia
        TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Sep 27 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $57
        16% off
        $68 $57
      • BKI 6:30 AM
        50m
        Nonstop
        TWU 7:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Wed, Sep 23 | AirAsia
        TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Sep 27 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $57
        16% off
        $68 $57
      • BKI 6:30 AM
        50m
        Nonstop
        TWU 7:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Thu, Sep 24 | AirAsia
        TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Sep 29 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $57
        16% off
        $68 $57
      • BKI 8:30 PM
        50m
        Nonstop
        TWU 9:20 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sun, Sep 27 | AirAsia
        TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Sep 29 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $57
        16% off
        $68 $57
      • BKI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TWU 2:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
        TWU 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        BKI 4:00 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BKI 6:30 AM
        50m
        Nonstop
        TWU 7:20 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Thu, Oct 1 | AirAsia
        $26 $37
        30% off
        30% off
        $37 $26
      • BKI 3:20 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sat, Sep 19 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $27 $37
        27% off
        27% off
        $37 $27
      • BKI 3:20 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Wed, Sep 16 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $29 $37
        22% off
        22% off
        $37 $29
      • BKI 8:00 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 8:55 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Fri, Oct 30 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $30
        19% off
        $37 $30
      • BKI 8:00 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 8:55 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sun, Nov 1 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $30
        19% off
        $37 $30
      • BKI 8:00 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 8:55 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Mon, Oct 26 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $31
        16% off
        $37 $31
      • BKI 1:20 PM
        50m
        Nonstop
        TWU 2:10 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
        $31
        16% off
        $37 $31
      • BKI 7:20 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 8:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
        $31
        16% off
        $37 $31
      • BKI 7:20 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 8:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sun, Nov 1 | AirAsia
        $31
        16% off
        $37 $31
      • BKI 8:00 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 8:55 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Wed, Oct 28 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $31
        16% off
        $37 $31
      • BKI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TWU 2:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau operate an average of 9 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 83.1% on-time departure rate and a 94.9% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights?

Direct flights available! Find 2 airlines fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, including AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, AirAsia offers the cheapest non stop flights.
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Batik Air Malaysia logo Batik Air Malaysia
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau is approximately 291.72 km. It takes around 51 minutes on average to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price $26
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $52
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 291.72 km
Average flight time 51 minutes
Popular airline AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Frequency ～33/week
Flight statistics for the Kota Kinabalu–Tawau route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

The average price of one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is December, with an average price of $14; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to $34.

$34
$24
$14
$4
    Cheapest
  • $18
    Sep
  • $15
    Oct
  • $15
    Nov
  • $14
    Dec
  • $16
    Jan
  • $19
    Feb
  • $20
    Mar
  • $26
    Apr
  • $29
    May
  • $32
    Jun
  • $32
    Jul
  • $34
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

Average price of round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau are found during November, with an average price of $50. Conversely, the highest prices are found during May, with an average price of up to $101.

$101
$76
$50
$25
    Cheapest
  • $72
    Sep
  • $60
    Oct
  • $50
    Nov
  • $62
    Dec
  • $54
    Jan
  • $85
    Feb
  • $75
    Mar
  • $97
    Apr
  • $101
    May
  • $88
    Jun
  • $91
    Jul
  • $97
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau (BKI-TWU)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as $26 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BKI to TWU on Thu, Oct 1), while Batik Air Malaysia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $52 departing on Thu, Sep 17 and returning on Thu, Sep 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Batik Air Malaysia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 51 minutes to fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tawau (TWU).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 56 flight per week flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6276 (19:05) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6268 (06:28) Batik Air Malaysia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- OD1702 (15:24)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Oct 1, with one-way flights priced at just $26.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Tawau travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau on September 27, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at $22.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Tawau: Tawau Airport (TWU). Flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport (BKI-TWU) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is $99. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is $135. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flight from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)    

This infamous Malay vacation destination, Tawau Is among the many wonders Malaysia has. It is the capital of the Tawau district, in Sabah, Malaysia. Nestled into the tempura peninsular of the southeast coast in Malaysia, Tawau has some of the most impeccable views there are to offer. This conflicted territory has western influences that are portrayed through unique ways in its distinct culture. Intra Malaysian flights are as popular as the international and regional flights are. Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau are among the many that come under domestic mapped flights. Tawau is a destination that attracts, both foreigners as well as native tourists.

Reaching the destination

The Tawau international airport and the Kota Kinabalu international airport, are the only two airports in Malaysia with immigration counters for international flights. Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau are considered domestic in nature. There are efficient public transport systems devised at both these airports. The Tawau international airport is located at a distance of 30 minutes from the city center, or 26 kilometers. With a capacity of over 1.4 million passengers annually, the Tawau international airport is the second largest after the Kota Kinabalu international airport. There are several direct flights to Tawau from Kota Kinabalu as well. These are assisted by various domestic as well as international aircraft carriers.

Tip: The Tawau international airport is the nearest airport to the islands of Mabul, Kapalai, Sipadan.

Flight details to Tawau

Domestic flights within Malaysia usually don’t have halts. However, there are connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. These two Malaysian destinations are separated by over 450 kilometers of the landmass. Direct flights to Tawau from Kota Kinabalu usually take 50 minutes. There are several direct and connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. These are facilitated by various airlines. These airlines include-Malindo air, air Asia, Malaysian airlines, etc. The flights which take halts take longer than the direct flights due to the location of the transit points as well. The transit locations include-Lahad Datu, Sandakan, Kuala Lumpur, etc.

Tip: Some flights halt at both Lahad Datu and Sandakan on the same journey.

Exploring Tawau

The cultural vibrancy of Tawau is unmatchable to what most people see in the name of cultural diversity. This sleepy town is no more a hagging destination but is rather an upbeat, diverse and globally relevant destination. From hosting splendid festivals to relaxing and sunbathing on charismatic beaches. With infamous diving islands in proximity, Tawau in Sabah, Malaysia is a destination that one simply cannot skip out on. The tobacco, palm oil and cocoa hub of Malaysia is simply breathtaking when it comes to natural beauty. Spend your actions in serenity amidst the canopy walks and the lined markets of different condiments and fish.

Tip: Taxi is the easiest and quickest way to get around Tawau city.

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