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Only AirAsia operates flights between Johor Bahru and Tawau.

Flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau usually depart from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) and arrive at Tawau (TWU).

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

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 556 return, compared with RM 815 via a stopover through Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 39–RM 145 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Connecting flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 89% of one-stop connections
• Kota Kinabalu (BKI) – 11% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Johor Bahru to Tawau route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 531 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at RM 920, a difference of RM 389. 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 Johor Bahru to Tawau route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:50 and lands at 14:25
• Latest: departs at 16:35 and lands at 19:10.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 52% above the route average of RM 598. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johor Bahru to Tawau takes 2h 35m, covering 2,623 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 535 to RM 4,182. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johor Bahru to Tawau are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 465, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Johor Bahru to Tawau flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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.

Flying via Kota Kinabalu (BKI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 17m, compared to 11h 05m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Return flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau range from RM 483 to RM 792, with an average of RM 598 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 483 counts as a good deal.