Cheap flights to Tawau
6 cities have regular scheduled flights to Tawau (TWU). 11 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Guangzhou, Johor Bahru. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Kota Kinabalu — Tawau
Sandakan — Kota Kinabalu
Johor Bahru — Tawau
Kuala Lumpur — Tawau
Macau — Singapore
Popular departure cities to Tawau
Flight insights to Tawau
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Tawau — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Tawau come from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. Kuala Lumpur leads with around 179 flights a week.
- Kuala Lumpur179 flights/week
- Kota Kinabalu154 flights/week
- Sandakan11 flights/week
- Guangzhou7 flights/week
- Johor Bahru2 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Tawau depart from Malaysia, China and Macau. Malaysia alone accounts for about 98% of all direct routes.
- Malaysiaavg $58
- Chinaavg $129
- Macauavg $188
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Tawau range from Kota Kinabalu at $21 to Guangzhou at $129 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Kuala Lumpurfrom $44
- Kota Kinabalufrom $21
- Sandakanfrom $73
- Guangzhoufrom $129
- Johor Bahrufrom $94
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Tawau from right now are Kota Kinabalu from $21, Kuala Lumpur from $44 and Sandakan from $73.
- Kota Kinabalufrom $21
- Kuala Lumpurfrom $44
- Sandakanfrom $73
- Johor Bahrufrom $94
- Guangzhoufrom $129
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Tawau is from Guangzhou at about 3h 15m, followed by Macau (3h 7m) and Kuala Lumpur (2h 49m).
- Guangzhou3h 15m
- Macau3h 7m
- Kuala Lumpur2h 49m
- Johor Bahru2h 33m
- Kota Kinabalu0h 51m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Tawau?
- There are 6+ cities with regular flights to Tawau, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Tawau depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Tawau from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Guangzhou, Johor Bahru. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Tawau?
- 11 airlines operate flights to Tawau, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Tawau?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Tawau?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.