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

• Earliest: departs at 06:35 and lands at 07:27
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 22:37.

The flight takes about 52m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau takes 52m, covering 467 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 Kota Kinabalu to Tawau range from RM 173 to RM 322, with an average of RM 257 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 173 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the RM 257 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Kota Kinabalu 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 27–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 10%.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 304, which is 111% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau usually depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and arrive at Tawau (TWU).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Kota Kinabalu to Tawau route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 15m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 249 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at RM 274, a difference of RM 24.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Batik Air

Among airlines operating Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights:

• Batik Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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
• Batik Air: 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.