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Everything you should know

Direct flights
4 days a week
You can fly direct with AirAsia. Average duration is 2h 40m
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AirAsia
Most punctual • 88% on-time
Morning
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
23 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 49% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 20% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
Cheapest • Avg £151 (return)
Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)
Shortest trip • 9h 12m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau (JHB-TWU)

 
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JHB  Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl-TWU Tawau
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TWU  Tawau-JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Johor Bahru to Tawau flights

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

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johor Bahru to Tawau. It's 8% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 62% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Johor Bahru to Tawau at £90 return.
•March (£156) and August (£143) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 73% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau the cheapest?

Flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 49% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Johor Bahru to Tawau flights

Low season

July
Beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 24% increase in traveller numbers.

When to book flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru to Tawau flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johor Bahru to Tawau:

    • Earliest: departs at 15:25 and lands at 18:05
    • Latest: departs at 15:25 and lands at 18:05.

    The flight takes about 2h 40m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau.

  • How long is a flight from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

    A direct flight from Johor Bahru to Tawau takes 2h 40m, covering 1,013 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Johor Bahru to Tawau flight?

    Return flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau range from £92 to £150, with an average of £112 over the past 12 months. Anything below £92 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Johor Bahru to Tawau flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 48% above the £112 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £106 return, compared with £151 via a stopover through Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

    AirAsia is the only airline operating Johor Bahru to Tawau flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £9–£29 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Johor Bahru to Tawau spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Johor Bahru to Tawau flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

    Flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau usually depart from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) and arrive at Tawau (TWU).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

    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 Johor Bahru to Tawau route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau pass through?

    Connecting flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau most commonly pass through:

    • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 87% of one-stop connections
    • Kota Kinabalu (BKI) – 13% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Johor Bahru to Tawau. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £103 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £183, a difference of £79.

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

  • Which airlines fly from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

    Only AirAsia operates flights between Johor Bahru and Tawau.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

    Flying via Kota Kinabalu (BKI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 17m, compared to 9h 12m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Johor Bahru to Tawau flights?

    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

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

Your guide to booking Johor Bahru to Tawau flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Monday flights average £103, about £79 less than Tuesday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 49% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Johor Bahru to Tawau trip for November. Fares historically average £90 return in that month – typically £66 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Johor Bahru to Tawau?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl Airport to Tawau Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl to Tawau

Monday

AirAsia

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Wednesday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Friday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Sunday

AirAsia

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Direct returns

Tawau to Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Monday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Wednesday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Friday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Sunday

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