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Recent return flight deals to Tawau

Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
AirAsia Logo
06:30 - 07:20BKI  Kota Kinabalu-TWU Tawau
0h 50mdirect
AirAsia Logo
08:15 - 09:00TWU  Tawau-BKI Kota Kinabalu
0h 45mdirect
RM 243AirAsia
Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
AirAsia Logo
06:30 - 07:20BKI  Kota Kinabalu-TWU Tawau
0h 50mdirect
AirAsia Logo
08:15 - 09:00TWU  Tawau-BKI Kota Kinabalu
0h 45mdirect
RM 243AirAsia
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:20 - 16:15BKI  Kota Kinabalu-TWU Tawau
0h 55mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:20 - 17:10TWU  Tawau-BKI Kota Kinabalu
0h 50mdirect
RM 243Multiple Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 07:20BKI  Kota Kinabalu-TWU Tawau
0h 50mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:25 - 14:20TWU  Tawau-BKI Kota Kinabalu
0h 55mdirect
RM 247Multiple Airlines
Tue, 24 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Batik Air Logo
15:45 - 16:40BKI  Kota Kinabalu-TWU Tawau
0h 55mdirect
Batik Air Logo
13:45 - 14:40TWU  Tawau-BKI Kota Kinabalu
0h 55mdirect
RM 337Batik Air
Tue, 24 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Batik Air Logo
15:45 - 16:40BKI  Kota Kinabalu-TWU Tawau
0h 55mdirect
Batik Air Logo
13:45 - 14:40TWU  Tawau-BKI Kota Kinabalu
0h 55mdirect
RM 341Batik Air
Thu, 21 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
Malaysia Airlines Logo
14:45 - 17:40KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-TWU Tawau
2h 55mdirect
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:10 - 14:00TWU  Tawau-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 50mdirect
RM 572Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 28 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
Malaysia Airlines Logo
14:45 - 17:40KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-TWU Tawau
2h 55mdirect
Malaysia Airlines Logo
21:35 - 00:30TWU  Tawau-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 55mdirect
RM 576Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 12 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
Firefly Logo
17:40 - 20:35KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-TWU Tawau
2h 55mdirect
Firefly Logo
21:35 - 00:30TWU  Tawau-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 55mdirect
RM 628Firefly
Fri, 12 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
Firefly Logo
17:40 - 20:35KUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-TWU Tawau
2h 55mdirect
Firefly Logo
21:35 - 00:30TWU  Tawau-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
2h 55mdirect
RM 632Firefly
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Malaysia to Tawau flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Malaysia to Tawau with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Tawau?

Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is the cheapest route at RM 243 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tawau is the most popular connection with return deals from RM 572.

How much is a flight to Tawau?

A return flight to Tawau costs RM 474 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Kota Kinabalu average RM 232, while Sandakan runs a bit higher at RM 331.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Tawau?

Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Tawau at RM 446 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at RM 523.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Tawau?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly to Tawau with an average price of RM 357 return.
  • March (RM 649) and August (RM 637) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Tawau?

Morning flights to Tawau are the cheapest at RM 474 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at RM 677.

What is a good deal for flights to Tawau?

Flights under RM 339 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Tawau at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Kota Kinabalu RM 162
  • Kuantan RM 184
  • Sandakan RM 267
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When are flights to Tawau the cheapest?

Flights to Tawau are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Tawau

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

RM 130
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

When to book flights to Tawau

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Tawau based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Tawau, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Tawau?

    AirAsia operates the most flights from Malaysia to Tawau at 85 per week, and for this route AirAsia is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Malaysia to Tawau. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long are direct flights to Tawau from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Tawau varies depending on your departure city:
    • from Sandakan: 0h 40m
    • from Kota Kinabalu: 0h 50m
    • from Johor Bahru: 2h 35m
    • from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport: 2h 50m

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Tawau?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Tawau are from:
    • Kuala Lumpur, from RM 572 return

  • How many flights serve Tawau?

    Tawau receives 18 flights per day and 125 per week from across the world. Kota Kinabalu has the most flights to Tawau with 60 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Tawau is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Tawau is around RM 339 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Tawau?

    Last-minute fares to Tawau – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 14% above the average return fare of RM 474.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Tawau?

Your guide to booking Tawau flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Tawau, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Tawau, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around RM 339 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Tawau in January. Return fares historically average RM 357 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to RM 203 per return. Morning flights to Tawau average RM 474 compared to RM 677 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Tawau, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, AirAsia includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Malaysia Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Batik Air includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Tawau

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Tawau? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
FireflyOverall score based on 35 reviews
8.1Comfort
7.4Food
8.2Crew
7.6Boarding
6.3Entertainment
Airline reviews

No boarding bridge this time — we walked out to a bus and climbed the stairs up to the aircraft. Not the most convenient, but we got lucky with clear, sunny weather, so it actually felt kind of nice to get some fresh air before boarding. No entertainment screens on board, which is pretty standard for a budget carrier, but I appreciated that each seat had two types of USB ports with fast charging — a small thing, but it kept my devices topped up for the whole flight. The cabin crew were the highlight. Genuinely warm, attentive, and professional throughout, which made a big difference on a longer short-haul flight like this. Overall, a comfortable four-hour flight for the price. No frills, but everything worked, and the crew's service made it feel better than a typical no-frills experience. **Pros: Friendly, professional crew; fast-charging USB ports; comfortable seating **Cons: No boarding bridge (bus + stairs); no in-flight entertainment

10.0 Excellent真洋, Aug 2026
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No boarding bridge this time — we walked out to a bus and climbed the stairs up to the aircraft. Not the most convenient, but we got lucky with clear, sunny weather, so it actually felt kind of nice to get some fresh air before boarding. No entertainment screens on board, which is pretty standard for a budget carrier, but I appreciated that each seat had two types of USB ports with fast charging — a small thing, but it kept my devices topped up for the whole flight. The cabin crew were the highlight. Genuinely warm, attentive, and professional throughout, which made a big difference on a longer short-haul flight like this. Overall, a comfortable four-hour flight for the price. No frills, but everything worked, and the crew's service made it feel better than a typical no-frills experience. **Pros: Friendly, professional crew; fast-charging USB ports; comfortable seating **Cons: No boarding bridge (bus + stairs); no in-flight entertainment

Flight delayed 3 HR 45 min, but prior notification given. However, plans had already affected.

They used the ATR 72-500 for the route and I love it.

Delayed 7 hours plus. Given $15 worth of meal at Subway but it was actually we can only choose 1 set meal instead of $15 of anything. The staff at subway weren’t happy to serve huge group of us. No detailed explanation given by the airline and we just have to keep looking for information at the departure tv screen.

Was all very easy, from buying the ticket online to walking stratup to the check-in desk, helpful and friendly checkin staff, punctual take off, good standard of aircraft, luggage was waiting by the time I had cleared immigration. Thumbs up all round.

No frills, basic flight in a puddle jumper. I wasn’t expecting refreshments nor entertainment. Everything was efficient, and everyone was pleasant.

The only problem was that I bought ticket on a third party app but I have to pay extra luggage cost, because of in their system different from my bought ticket. Every other was perfect

I don’t like the sour face of the check in staff at Penang international airport, front desk service provider should be more friendly n smiles always 😊

It was delayed for more than 1 hour due to LIMA when many planes landed & took-off at the same time. It could ve been better if the pilot or crew informed us every few minutes so that we know what’s going on.

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Delayed for 45 minutes. Don't know what's the issue. Other than that, food was not to my satisfaction. However it's okay.

My first course flight (Aor-Kul) was cancelled in the morning, and they asked me to board the night flight hence I need to transit overnight for the 2nd flight (Kul-Myy) that supposed to be on the same day. The overnight stay was not provided, (I'm traveling with my spouse, a daughter (5 y.o.) and an infant (2 months old). Hence I booked Sama Sama Hotel at my own expense (fortunately using my enrich miles points). Other than this issue, all services is good.

Orange juice change to mineral water . Should keep the orange juice.

Elderly individual shud be given priority to board the plane together with passengers with children and disabled. Otherwise things are OK.

Friendly staff but otherwise a typical no frills airline. The sets are extremely cramped

Flight was delayed from 8pm to near midnight. They made us board then sit in the cabin and wait for even longer for take-off. No compensation whatsoever - not even in a free drink or meal

I had a wonderful experience with this company. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our pilot was skilled and clearly experienced. The value for the price was excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

Instead of landing we had to go around and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport instead of Subang. Then we had to restart and arrived over 2.5 hrs late

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

Premium check in was worth it. Boarding process was a little chaotic. Seats were super cramped and I am less than 80kg and 180cm

It was good. The FACE check in at KLIA2 was not working.

Bad experience, delay like no tomorrow. Original schedule departure time at 9:30pm, delayed until 12:05am only depart.

Great flight. Achieve my objecttive of travelling with less hassle .

The crew is good, but the flight delayed and there is two passengers keep talking during the flight

My flight from PEN-KUL was re-timed for two hours or so due to some technical issue. It was not conveyed accordingly by the staff. Info only received via fellow passenger who also mentioned about the possibility of changing flight but different airport SZB. Changing flight is not easy since everyone is fighting for available seat unsystematically. Anywhere, I and my wife managed to get seat for slightly earlier flight from the retimed one. The issue should be handled more professionally and systematically.

I was pretty sure my seat includes a meal. But I guess I was wrong because I wasn't served a meal on my flight with Batik Air from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. I was fortunate because the layover was more than an hour in Kuala Lumpur. Otherwise, I could have cause a delay to the connecting flight to Taiwan because my terminal to board the next flight is located at different building. I had to take a train to the satellite building. Overall, all is well.

Freezing onboard and staff refused to give me hot water “because we were landing soon”. The plane arrived at the gate an hour late. And there’s an air leak in one of the bathrooms. Very scary noise.

Batik Air is racing to the bottom of the list with its consistent flight delays. Especially out of Malaysia. Shocking that they keep getting away with it without any form of punishment from the authorities. Also very inconsistent rules on cabin luggage.

Need to improve the availability of the food. Seems like everything sold out

Delayed for 3 hours, need to pay extra for drinking water.

The OD2204 KUL-LGK was delayed 40 minutes due to air-condition malfuntion, after inspection the technician give green light for the flight to go as usual but the air-condition is still not working properly, passengers complaining to the stewardess but they cannot do anything, I did tweet to @malindoair to complaint but no reply from them … hope this Batik Air is not having problem like Rayani Air and I do hope the management do respond to my complaint as well

2 delayed flights - hotel layover in a different country- lost baggage.

Silly to not even offer people water for free when they are paying so much for tickets.

Good leg room ... air conditioning was a bit warm don't Book row 8 ... no windows

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