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Only AirAsia operates flights between Guangzhou and Tawau.

Flights from Guangzhou to Tawau usually depart from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and arrive at Tawau (TWU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 1,322 return via Kota Kinabalu (BKI), compared with RM 1,605 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 211–RM 405 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Guangzhou to Tawau pass through Kota Kinabalu (BKI), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 58% on the Guangzhou to Tawau route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 867 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at RM 2,054, a difference of RM 1,187. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Guangzhou to Tawau route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guangzhou to Tawau:

• Earliest: departs at 03:30 and lands at 07:10
• Latest: departs at 03:30 and lands at 07:10.

The flight takes about 3h 40m.

A direct flight from Guangzhou to Tawau takes 3h 40m, covering 3,511 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 1,701 to RM 5,537. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guangzhou to Tawau are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 723, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Guangzhou to Tawau flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Return flights from Guangzhou to Tawau range from RM 1,116 to RM 2,055, with an average of RM 1,256 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,116 counts as a good deal.