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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tawau:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:57
• Latest: departs at 18:05 and lands at 21:02.

The flight takes about 2h 57m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tawau:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tawau takes 2h 57m, covering 2,943 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tawau range from RM 380 to RM 728, with an average of RM 529 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 380 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the RM 529 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 485 return, compared with RM 947 via a stopover through Sandakan (SDK).

Malaysia Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while AirAsia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tawau flights are:

• Malaysia Airlines: 92% on time
• AirAsia: 70% on time
• Firefly: 67% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 26–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Batik Air and Firefly. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tawau flights, with 63% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, 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 535 to RM 3,117. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tawau are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 313, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tawau usually depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tawau route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h.

Connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tawau most commonly pass through:

• Kota Kinabalu (BKI) – 85% of one-stop connections
• Sandakan (SDK) – 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tawau. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 506 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 563, a difference of RM 57.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Tawau. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Malaysia Airlines
• Batik Air
• Firefly

Flying via Kota Kinabalu (BKI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 24m, compared to 14h 53m via Sandakan (SDK).

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tawau flights:

• AirAsia: offers free seat selection
• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Batik Air: offers free seat selection
• Firefly: 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
• Malaysia Airlines: 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.