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Flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, including AirAsia, and . AirAsia currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 21 and round-trip tickets from CAD 41.

Displayed flight fares from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Information for Tawau to Kota Kinabalu Flights

The distance between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu is 291.72km. It takes around 50 minutes on average to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 21
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 41
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance291.72km
Average flight time50 minutes
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Flight statistics for the Tawau–Kota Kinabalu route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is Dec, with an average price of CAD 18. The most expensive month is usually Sep, with average prices reaching CAD 25.

CAD 25
CAD 22
CAD 18
CAD 15
    Cheapest
  • CAD 24
    Jan
  • CAD 24
    Feb
  • CAD 23
    Mar
  • CAD 22
    Apr
  • CAD 22
    May
  • CAD 23
    Jun
  • CAD 24
    Jul
  • CAD 23
    Aug
  • CAD 25
    Sep
  • CAD 22
    Oct
  • CAD 20
    Nov
  • CAD 18
    Dec

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

Average price of return flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is Mar, with an average price of CAD 67. The most expensive month is usually Feb, with average prices reaching CAD 83.

CAD 83
CAD 75
CAD 67
CAD 59
    Cheapest
  • CAD 71
    Jan
  • CAD 83
    Feb
  • CAD 67
    Mar
  • CAD 74
    Apr
  • CAD 68
    May
  • CAD 73
    Jun
  • CAD 77
    Jul
  • CAD 81
    Aug
  • CAD 82
    Sep
  • CAD 69
    Oct
  • CAD 73
    Nov
  • CAD 82
    Dec

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is Tue. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sun as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 51
CAD 47
CAD 43
CAD 39
  • CAD 47
    Mon
  • CAD 42
    Tue
  • CAD 44
    Wed
  • CAD 43
    Thu
  • CAD 48
    Fri
  • CAD 44
    Sat
  • CAD 50
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Tawau (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as CAD 21 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. TWU to BKI on Wed, Feb 4), while Batik Air Malaysia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 41 departing on Wed, Jan 21 and returning on Mon, Jan 26.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 50 minutes to fly from Tawau (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 66 flight per week flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6265 (16:10) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6267 (14:08)
  • To find best deals on flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Feb 4, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 21.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kota Kinabalu travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu on January 29, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at CAD 11.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kota Kinabalu, with Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (TWU-BKI) is by far the most common option on this route: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.