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Cheap flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

TWU — BKI
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in March or April, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tawau (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£49

Good one-way deal

£12 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TWU to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 49% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, such as AirAsia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
215 reviews
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Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
215 reviews
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
215 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

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  • How popular is this Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flight route?

    Flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu have been viewed 36 times in the past calendar month.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Currently priced at £29, AirAsia will fly you from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to AirAsia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. AirAsia is priced at 7% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu on time: Malaysia Airlines (83%), AirAsia (81%), Firefly (75%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

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Top airline flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

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AirAsiaCheapest£29Average£38FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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