AirAsia
Su, Mo, Tu, We, Fr, and Sa
starting at $32
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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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Ticket prices for Tawau — Kota Kinabalu follow a predictable curve: rise, peak, and decline. This typical seasonal pattern lets you plan your purchase to avoid overpaying.
Prices rise from November 2026 to March 2027 (+117%), then decline from October 2026 to November 2026 (5%). The cheapest tickets are in October 2026–November 2026 (averaging $27), while the priciest are in November 2026–March 2027 ($41).
For savings, plan your flight for October 2026–November 2026 — you could save up to 35%. Try to avoid November 2026–March 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 38.2%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is $26 (November 2026), while the maximum is $56 (March 2027). On average, a ticket costs $37–$84.
AirAsia
Su, Mo, Tu, We, Fr, and Sa
starting at $32
The only airline operating direct flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is AirAsia. Flights operate every day except Thursday.
Tawau — Kota Kinabalu
10/15/2026
Departure
Direct flight
OD1703
starting at $36
Tawau — Kota Kinabalu
10/18/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK6265
starting at $47
Tawau — Kota Kinabalu
10/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK6265
starting at $45
Tawau — Kota Kinabalu
11/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK6269
starting at $45
Tawau — Kota Kinabalu
10/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AK6277
starting at $29
starting at $24
starting at $27
The route Tawau — Kota Kinabalu is served by several airlines: Malindo Air and AirAsia. This gives passengers more freedom in choosing flights. You can consider not only the price but also schedules, baggage policies, and onboard service. Our service compares all offers so you can find tickets from $24 and choose the most convenient option. Thanks to airline competition, you may also find promotional fares or special offers, helping you save even more. Plan your trip in advance and choose the best flights without overpaying.
The cheapest flight ticket from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu according to data for the last 48 hours costs $24
Often the best time to buy tickets from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu can be found flying in these months: November, October, March.
The fastest flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu start from 50 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Tawau — Kota Kinabalu: Malindo Air, AirAsia
The cheapest one-way flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu departs on 10/19/2026, is operated by Malindo Air and costs $24
There is no information about the cheapest roundtrip flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
Fastest flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu takes 0h 50m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, and Th
The distance between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu is 278km (172 miles). The average flight duration is 50m. There are 68 direct flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. Tawau and Kota Kinabalu are in the same time zone. Flights from Tawau begin at 7:45 AM. The latest flight from Tawau departs at 8:30 PM
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