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

• Earliest: departs at 15:25 and lands at 18:05
• Latest: departs at 15:25 and lands at 18:05.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

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

A direct flight from Johor Bahru to Tawau takes 2h 40m, covering 2,623 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau range from RM 500 to RM 816, with an average of RM 611 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 500 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 48% above the RM 611 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 578 return, compared with RM 820 via a stopover through Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 47–RM 159 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Johor Bahru to Tawau flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 653 to RM 1,731. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johor Bahru to Tawau are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 357.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 87% of one-stop connections
• Kota Kinabalu (BKI) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 563 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at RM 996, a difference of RM 433.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only AirAsia operates flights between Johor Bahru and Tawau.

Flying via Kota Kinabalu (BKI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 17m, compared to 9h 12m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

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

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