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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau from $20

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AirAsia Logo
7:35 pm - 8:25 pmBKI-TWU
0h 50mnonstop
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10:20 am - 11:10 amTWU-BKI
0h 50mnonstop
$41AirAsia
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Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 24
AirAsia Logo
7:35 pm - 8:25 pmBKI-TWU
0h 50mnonstop
AirAsia Logo
7:50 am - 8:40 amTWU-BKI
0h 50mnonstop
$48AirAsia
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
Batik Air Logo
3:30 pm - 4:25 pmBKI-TWU
0h 55mnonstop
Batik Air Logo
1:10 pm - 2:05 pmTWU-BKI
0h 55mnonstop
$53Batik Air
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Sun, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 24
AirAsia Logo
12:35 pm - 1:25 pmBKI-TWU
0h 50mnonstop
AirAsia Logo
6:55 pm - 7:45 pmTWU-BKI
0h 50mnonstop
$62AirAsia
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 20
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7:35 pm - 8:25 pmBKI-TWU
0h 50mnonstop
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10:25 am - 8:10 pmTWU-BKI
9h 45m1 stop
$79
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
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6:25 am - 7:15 amBKI-TWU
0h 50mnonstop
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10:25 am - 6:20 pmTWU-BKI
7h 55m1 stop
$88
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Sun, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 5
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3:30 pm - 4:25 pmBKI-TWU
0h 55mnonstop
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10:25 am - 8:10 pmTWU-BKI
9h 45m1 stop
$99
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Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 24
Malaysia Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 7:25 pmBKI-TWU
11h 00m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 9:30 amTWU-BKI
13h 25m1 stop
$150Malaysia Airlines
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 28
Batik Air Logo
7:00 am - 9:50 amBKI-TWU
26h 50m1 stop
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10:50 am - 11:45 amTWU-BKI
0h 55mnonstop
$181Batik Air
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Fri, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 30
Malaysia Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 5:40 pmBKI-TWU
6h 45m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 12:55 amTWU-BKI
6h 30m1 stop
$269Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 14

Batik Air flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

Our best Batik Air deals on Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flight tickets
Batik Air
Sep 21
BKI3:30 pmKota Kinabalu
0h 55m
TWU4:25 pmTawau
Sep 24
TWU1:10 pmTawau
0h 55m
BKI2:05 pmKota Kinabalu
$53
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Batik Air
Aug 19
BKI7:00 amKota Kinabalu
28h 00m
1 stop
TWU11:00 amTawau
Aug 23
TWU1:10 pmTawau
0h 55m
BKI2:05 pmKota Kinabalu
$168
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Batik Air
Sep 26
BKI7:00 amKota Kinabalu
26h 50m
1 stop
TWU9:50 amTawau
Sep 30
TWU10:50 amTawau
0h 55m
BKI11:45 amKota Kinabalu
$181
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Malaysia Airlines flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

Our best Malaysia Airlines deals on Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flight tickets
Malaysia Airlines
Aug 16
BKI5:00 pmKota Kinabalu
0h 55m
TWU5:55 pmTawau
Aug 20
TWU8:30 amTawau
0h 50m
BKI9:20 amKota Kinabalu
$66
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Malaysia Airlines
Jan 14
BKI8:25 amKota Kinabalu
11h 00m
1 stop
TWU7:25 pmTawau
Jan 28
TWU8:05 pmTawau
13h 25m
1 stop
BKI9:30 amKota Kinabalu
$150
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Malaysia Airlines
Nov 10
BKI10:55 amKota Kinabalu
6h 45m
1 stop
TWU5:40 pmTawau
Nov 14
TWU6:25 pmTawau
6h 30m
1 stop
BKI12:55 amKota Kinabalu
$269
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
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Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/22

7:35 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Wed 9/24

10:20 am-11:10 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$41

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/27

7:35 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Sat 10/4

7:50 am-8:40 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$48

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/21

3:30 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Tawau

Wed 9/24

1:10 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$53

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/14

12:35 pm-1:25 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Sat 9/20

6:55 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$62

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/27

7:35 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Sat 10/4

10:25 am-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$79

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/28

6:25 am-7:15 am

Nonstop0h 50m

Tawau

Sun 10/5

10:25 am-6:20 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$88

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/22

3:30 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Tawau

Wed 9/24

10:25 am-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$99

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/14

8:25 am-7:25 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Tawau

Wed 1/28

8:05 pm-9:30 am

1 stop13h 25m

$150

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/26

7:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop26h 50m

Tawau

Tue 9/30

10:50 am-11:45 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$181

Kota KinabaluTawau

BKI - TWU

BKITWU

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/10

10:55 am-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Tawau

Fri 11/14

6:25 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 30m

$269

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tawau?

The month of March is another great option to travel to Tawau, with average flight prices from Kota Kinabalu averaging around $36.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Tawau?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Tawau is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $39. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $59. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Tawau.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Tawau?

Our data shows that the cheapest Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Tawau in the evening for as low as $35. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $50.

What is the cheapest Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Tawau?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tawau from Kota Kinabalu when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tawau for around $40 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tawau from Kota Kinabalu for as low as $30 on momondo.

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How have Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights are approximately 15% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Kota Kinabalu to Tawau (BKI to TWU) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$20

Fastest flight time

0h 50m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun

Airports in Tawau

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Tawau from Kota Kinabalu in the past 72 hours is $20. The best round-trip flight deal from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $41.
The fastest flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau takes 0h 50m
Direct flights go from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: AirAsia and Batik Air.
There is 1 airport near Tawau: Tawau (TWU)
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  • How far is Kota Kinabalu to Tawau by plane?

    There are 173.0 mi between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau. 0h 50m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tawau Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Tawau Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tawau Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

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FireflyPriceFrom $24Free CancellationRating
7.8
31 reviews
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AirAsiaPriceFrom $29Free CancellationRating
6.7
211 reviews
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  • Firefly Flights From Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

    Firefly is one of the most popular airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, operating 6 flights/week on average for this route. A good Firefly flight deal for Kota Kinabalu to Tawau starts from $24 round-trip, up to an average price of $43. Our users have rated Firefly at 7.8/10.

  • AirAsia Flights From Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

    $29 is the best AirAsia flight deal from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average AirAsia ticket price found was closer to $43, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. AirAsia (6.7/10 from 211 user reviews) flies into Tawau from Kota Kinabalu 52 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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