Cheap flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Tawau from $25 BKI → TWU
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Tawau Airport (TWU)
The cheapest return found recently is $55 with AirAsia, 9 Dec – 13 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $25 with Batik Air Malaysia, 26 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $25, Batik Air Malaysia, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $55, 9 Dec to 13 Dec
- Usual return price
- $55 to $81
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $53 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 55 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $55 to $81.
Cheapest return found recently
$55
9 Dec – 13 Dec · AirAsia
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Tawau Airport (TWU)
Leaves 11:55 a.m. · Return leaves 7:10 p.m. · 1 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$55
9 Dec – 13 Dec · AirAsia
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Tawau Airport (TWU)
Leaves 11:55 a.m. · Return leaves 7:10 p.m. · 1 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$55 9 Dec – 13 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$53 11 Dec – 14 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 38 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $50 to $102.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 9 Dec to 1 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 4-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 9 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
25 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec – 13 Dec | $55 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 13 Dec | $55 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 14 Dec | $53 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jun 2027 – 4 Jun 2027 | $157 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $53.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: AirAsia.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $25 to $28.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$25
26 Nov · Batik Air Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Tawau Airport (TWU)
Leaves 3:45 p.m. · 55 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$25
26 Nov · Batik Air Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Tawau Airport (TWU)
Leaves 3:45 p.m. · 55 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$25 26 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$24 18 Novfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $22 to $29.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 18 Nov to 7 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 26 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov | $24 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $25 | Batik Air Malaysia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $27 | Batik Air Malaysia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Dec | $28 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Mar 2027 | $55 | AirAsia | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $24.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia.
Premium cabin fares from Kota-Kinabalu to Tawau
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 9 Dec – 13 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 26 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kota-Kinabalu to Tawau?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (38 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $59 | $52 | +11% | 22 |
| 7–13 days | $59 | $53 | +11% | 14 |
| 30–59 days | $53 | $50 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 180+ days | $60 | $60 | +13% | 11 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $27 | $25 | +13% | 38 |
| 7–13 days | $25 | $22 | +4% | 28 |
| 14–29 days | $24 | $22 | Cheapest seen | 33 |
| 30–59 days | $26 | $24 | +8% | 40 |
| 60–89 days | $29 | $28 | +21% | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $55 | $54 | +129% | 27 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Kota-Kinabalu → Lahad Datu
100 km from Tawau
$60
$35 more than flying to Tawau
21 Nov · BKI → LDU · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 9 Dec – 13 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Tawau?
The cheapest return found recently is $55 with AirAsia, 9 Dec to 13 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $53 with AirAsia, 11 Dec to 14 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $55 to $81.
How much is a one-way flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Tawau?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $25 with Batik Air Malaysia, 26 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $24 with AirAsia, 18 Nov, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $25 to $28.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Tawau?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $53, 11 Dec to 14 Dec, found 5 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $24, 18 Nov, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Tawau?
In 38 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Tawau?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $55 with AirAsia, 9 Dec to 13 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $25 with Batik Air Malaysia, 26 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Tawau?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Batik Air Malaysia on 26 Nov, takes 55 min from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Tawau?
Between 9 Dec and 1 Jun 2027, AirAsia has the cheapest return on all 4 departure dates we hold. Between 18 Nov and 7 Mar 2027, AirAsia has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Batik Air Malaysia on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work