RM 135 Find Cheap Flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:45 and lands at 08:37
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 21:42.

The flight takes about 0h 52m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.

A direct flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu takes 0h 52m, covering 467 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.

Return flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 155 to RM 291, with an average of RM 213 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 155 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of RM 213. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 29–RM 311 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 330, which is 131% above the typical average for this route.

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 63 for economy cars. Top options include:
• keddy by Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• KK Rent A Car
• Hertz

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

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.

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 Tawau to Kota Kinabalu route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 39 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Tawau to Kota Kinabalu route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 188 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at RM 237, a difference of RM 49. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• AirAsia
• Batik Air

Among airlines operating Tawau to Kota Kinabalu 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

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