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BKITWUSat, 03 Oct
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Lowest fareRM149AirAsia
Fastest0h 50mgate to gate
Options found31flights on this route
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Malaysia Airlines
MH-2621
11:30
2026-10-03
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)Kota Kinabalu
22H :40 M
1 Stop
KUL
· 17h 05m Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia
10:10
2026-10-04
Tawau (TWU)Tawau
Refundable 2 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 25 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
25 KG 1 Pieces
RM2,020
Flight DetailsBKI to TWU - 22H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 25 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Malaysia Airlines
MH-2611
12:40
2026-10-03
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)Kota Kinabalu
28H :50 M
1 Stop
KUL
· 23h 15m Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia
17:30
2026-10-04
Tawau (TWU)Tawau
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 25 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
25 KG 1 Pieces
RM2,020
Flight DetailsBKI to TWU - 28H :50 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 25 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Malaysia Airlines
MH-2607
15:50
2026-10-03
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)Kota Kinabalu
25H :40 M
1 Stop
KUL
· 20h 05m Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia
17:30
2026-10-04
Tawau (TWU)Tawau
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 25 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
25 KG 1 Pieces
RM2,020
Flight DetailsBKI to TWU - 25H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 25 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Malaysia Airlines
MH-2645
17:45
2026-10-03
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)Kota Kinabalu
23H :45 M
1 Stop
KUL
· 18h 10m Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia
17:30
2026-10-04
Tawau (TWU)Tawau
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 25 KGCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
25 KG 1 Pieces
RM2,020
Flight DetailsBKI to TWU - 23H :45 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 25 KG - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareRM149AirAsia06:30
Earliest departureRM2,019Malaysia Airlines05:20
Shortest durationRM149AirAsia06:30
Night
00:00-05:59
RM2,019Malaysia Airlines at 05:20Morning
06:00-11:59
RM149AirAsia at 06:30Afternoon
12:00-17:59
RM191AirAsia at 13:30Evening
18:00-23:59
RM149AirAsia at 19:10
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
GMT 8
Latitude: 5.9372100830078125
Longitude: 116.0510025024414
Tawau (TWU)
Tawau
Malaysia
GMT 8
Latitude: 4.320159912109375
Longitude: 118.12799835205078
Distance: Kota Kinabalu (BKI), Malaysia to Tawau (TWU), Malaysia - 291.96 km
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Busiest periods: Year-end peak (01 Dec – 05 Jan).
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · in 103 days
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How to travel Kota Kinabalu to Tawau
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OptionFromJourney timeAvailability
Non-stop flight Fastest₹3,48750m9 flights today
Connecting flight₹28,616Longer — includes a stop22 options
Air distance is about 292 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair. 4 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau
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MA
Malaysia Airlines Flights
from RM1,21917 flights
Fares from
RM1,219
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
17 — compare timings in the list above
AI
AirAsia Flights
from RM1498 flights
Fares from
RM149
Non-stop
8 in these results
Departures
8 — compare timings in the list above
MA
Malindo Air Flights
from RM2584 flights
Fares from
RM258
Non-stop
1 in these results
Departures
4 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
0h 50m · AirAsia
First departure of the day
05:20 · Malaysia Airlines
Last departure of the day
22:55 · Malaysia Airlines
Options in this snapshot
31
Direct / non-stop options
9
Airport codes
Kota Kinabalu–BKI, Tawau–TWU
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 31 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 9 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 05:20 and the last around 22:55. The fastest flight takes about 0h 50m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from RM149, Evening from RM149, Afternoon from RM191, Night from RM2,019. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, Saturday shows the lowest fare at RM149. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Kota Kinabalu from Tawau by air?
The direct air distance between Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Tawau (TWU) is about 292 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from BKI to TWU?
Yes. 9 non-stop flights are showing on Kota Kinabalu to Tawau for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?
Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Malindo Air are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?
The quickest non-stop Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flight currently loaded takes about 50m. Across the non-stop options showing, block time ranges from 50m to 55m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 15 KG, 25 KG and 30 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Kota Kinabalu to Tawau for the dates currently loaded is RM149. Fares on the same dates run up to RM3,036, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Kota Kinabalu to Tawau flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 05:20 and the last is around 22:55, local time at Kota Kinabalu. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 291.96 km.
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Lowest Kota Kinabalu to Tawau airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
RM149
03/10/2026
AirAsia
06:30
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
RM146
13/10/2026
AirAsia
06:30
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
RM141
12/12/2026
AirAsia
06:30
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Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau is approximately 292 KM. The flight duration ranges from 0H :50 M up to 44H :45 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 31 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Kota Kinabalu at 05:20, while the last night flight leaves at 22:55. Flights depart from Kota Kinabalu and land at Tawau.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Kota Kinabalu to Tawau
Aerial Distance
292 KM
Flight Duration
0H :50 M - 44H :45 M
Airport Codes
Kota Kinabalu - BKI, Tawau - TWU
Total Flights Available
31 flights (9 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:20
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 22:55
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
4 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
7 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
8 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
6 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
6 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
BKI: Kota Kinabalu airport. Kota Kinabalu airport may offer metro, rail, bus and taxi options. Choose public transport for daytime light-luggage arrivals; choose a cab or hotel transfer for family trips and late landings.
TWU: Tawau airport. Tawau airport may offer metro, rail, bus and taxi options. Choose public transport for daytime light-luggage arrivals; choose a cab or hotel transfer for family trips and late landings.
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