Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau from $224 KUL, SZB → TWU
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) → Tawau Airport (TWU)
The cheapest return found recently is $224 with AirAsia, 23 Dec – 23 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $224, 23 Dec to 23 Dec
- Usual return price
- $148 to $223
- Cheapest month to fly
- May 2027, return fares from $133 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $148 to $223.
Cheapest return found recently
$224
23 Dec – 23 Dec · AirAsia
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · Return leaves 8:35 p.m. · 5 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$224
23 Dec – 23 Dec · AirAsia
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · Return leaves 8:35 p.m. · 5 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$224 23 Dec – 23 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$133 1 May 2027 – 7 May 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $116 to $157.
At $224, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
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 14 departure dates from 1 Dec to 4 May 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 0-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
241 fares on 14 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 | $160 | Batik Air Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 8 Dec | $219 | AirAsia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $192 | Batik Air Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 23 Dec | $224 | AirAsia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 28 Jan 2027 | $179 | AirAsia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 | $139 | AirAsia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027 | $166 | AirAsia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 | $275 | AirAsia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 | $242 | AirAsia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Mar 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 | $250 | Batik Air Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 | $209 | AirAsia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027 | $143 | AirAsia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 May 2027 – 7 May 2027 | $133 | AirAsia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | $144 | AirAsia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) → Tawau Airport (TWU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
May 2027 is the cheapest month — from $133.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia.
Premium cabin fares from Kuala Lumpur 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 23 Dec – 23 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 6% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $142 | $137 | +6% | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $178 | $140 | +33% | 29 |
| 60–89 days | $139 | $117 | +4% | 36 |
| 90–179 days | $157 | $116 | +17% | 43 |
| 180+ days | $134 | $125 | Cheapest seen | 23 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 23 Dec – 23 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 Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?
The cheapest return found recently is $224 with AirAsia, 23 Dec to 23 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $133 with AirAsia, 1 May 2027 to 7 May 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $148 to $223.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?
May 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $133, 1 May 2027 to 7 May 2027, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 6% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $224 with AirAsia, 23 Dec to 23 Dec, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?
Between 1 Dec and 4 May 2027, AirAsia has the cheapest return on 11 of the 14 departure dates we hold, and Batik Air Malaysia on 3.
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