Cheap flights from Tawau to Kota-Kinabalu

One-way fares from US$25 · TWU → BKI · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
US$25

AirAsia · Thu, 12 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from US$25

Direct flights
Yes

AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia

Flight time
0h 50m

280 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Tawau to Kota-Kinabalu

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest US$25
  2. December 2026 US$25
  3. January 2027 US$28
  4. March 2027 US$28

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Batik Air Malaysia
Depart13:45 Wed, 4 NovTWU → BKI 0h 55m · Direct
US$25one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart19:10 Thu, 12 NovTWU → BKI 0h 50m · Direct
US$25one way, per person
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AirAsia
Depart13:10 Tue, 10 NovTWU → BKI 0h 50m · Direct
US$26one way, per person
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About flights from Tawau to Kota-Kinabalu

Tawau (TWU) and Kota-Kinabalu (BKI) are about 280 km apart. Direct flights take around 0h 50m, and recent direct fares were with AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$25, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Tawau to Kota-Kinabalu?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$25 with AirAsia, departing Thursday, 12 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$25 to US$28.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from US$25 one way.

Are there direct flights from Tawau to Kota-Kinabalu?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia.

How long is the flight from Tawau to Kota-Kinabalu?

A direct flight takes about 0h 50m. Tawau and Kota-Kinabalu are around 280 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Tawau to Kota-Kinabalu?

Recent fares on this route were with AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia.

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