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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu (TWU-BKI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Tawau, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is March, where tickets cost £25 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £53 and £39 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £48, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

Low season

June

High season

March
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 27% lower on average.

When to book flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are direct flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Tawau is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to Tawau with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Tawau up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £32 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

Find which airlines fly direct from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly, +1 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +2 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly, +1 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +2 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly, +1 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +2 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly, +1 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +2 more

Friday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly, +1 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +2 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly, +1 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +2 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly, +1 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +2 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

Monday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly, +1 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +2 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly, +1 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +2 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly, +1 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +2 more

Thursday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly, +1 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +2 more

Friday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly, +1 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +2 more

Saturday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly, +1 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +2 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly, +1 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +2 more

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Top airline flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu? 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.
6.6
AirAsiaOverall score based on 206 reviews
6.2Food
5.6Entertainment
6.8Boarding
6.6Comfort
7.4Crew
Airline reviews

The flight has been delayed for nearly an hour, yet neither the captain nor the chief steward made an effort to explain the reason for the delay or offer any apologies to the passengers.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2025KUL - DMK
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The flight has been delayed for nearly an hour, yet neither the captain nor the chief steward made an effort to explain the reason for the delay or offer any apologies to the passengers.

We recently flew with AirAsia and encountered several issues. Our flight was delayed by over an hour, and both boarding and takeoff were postponed without any prior notification. Although we eventually realized there was a delay on our own, the crew did inform us afterward. To make up for lost time, the pilot took off at high speed, resulting in some turbulent moments that were quite scary. Despite these challenges, the cabin crew did an excellent job managing the situation and easing the inconvenience. Overall, while the delays and turbulence made for a stressful experience, I appreciated the crew’s efforts to keep us as comfortable as possible.

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.

Very quick turn around, plane was in good condition, alles paletti.

My flight boarding was interrupted as gate staff said I needed visa in advance for Vietnam....

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.

Boarding was nuts. Gate change. Delayed. No communication from gate staff. They seemed lost. Rest of the flight went well

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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
Tawau (TWU)

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