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Cheap Flights from Senai International to Tawau

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Flight deals from Senai International to Tawau

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Senai International to Tawau? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tawau.R 830 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Senai International on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 830, select.
Tawau.R 859 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Senai International on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 859, select.
Tawau.R 871 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 871, select.
Tawau.R 871 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Aug.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 871, select.
Tawau.R 892 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 892, select.
Tawau.R 935 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 935, select.
Tawau.R 935 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Dec.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 935, select.
Tawau.R 935 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Senai International on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 935, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Senai International to Tawau

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Senai International to Tawau flights are currently cheapest in January.
Jul
from R 1,050
Aug
from R 871
Sep
from R 892
Oct
from R 871
Nov
from R 935
Dec
from R 935
Jan
from R 830
Feb
from R 939
Mar
from R 935
Apr
from R 938
May
from R 859
Jun
from R 935

Direct flights from Senai International to Tawau

Senai International to Tawau: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Senai International to Tawau below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Tawau.

Johor Bahru to Tawau: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 830
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time2 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Senai International to Tawau: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Senai International to Tawau is R 1,696. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Senai International to Tawau.
AirAsia flies direct from Senai International to Tawau.
As of July 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from Senai International to Tawau.
The cheapest month to fly from Senai International to Tawau is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Senai International Airport to Tawau Airport on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tawau but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tawau is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia offer the cheapest flight tickets to Tawau.

Flying from Senai Airport (JHB) to Tawau Airport (TWU): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Senai Airport to Tawau Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • Tawau's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Johor Bahru.

  • Choose from four weekly Senai Airport to Tawau Airport flights. The 13:55 departure with AirAsia is the earliest available. AirAsia operates the latest service of the day at 14:45.

  • To ensure you get on your JHB to TWU flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • AirAsia offers direct flights from Senai Airport to Tawau Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Tawau — and maybe even more of Malaysia if your schedule allows.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is AirAsia.

  • With a reliable 82.86% of services arriving as scheduled, AirAsia has the best on-time performance for JHB to TWU flights.

  • Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Senai Airport to Tawau Airport. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is a top stopover on the JHB to TWU route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Senai Airport (JHB) to Tawau Airport (TWU)

  • R 830 is the best price for a one-way Senai Airport to Tawau Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,696. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JHB to TWU.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Senai Airport to Tawau Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from JHB to TWU couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Senai Airport to Tawau Airport.

Handy information about Senai Airport (JHB)

  • 71.32% of flights that take off from Senai Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Senai Airport from central Johor Bahru, it takes around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to JHB? If you're boarding an early flight from Senai Airport to Tawau Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Tawau Airport (TWU)

  • Consider staying at Afeny Homestay after arriving from your Senai Airport to Tawau Airport flight. It's a quick drive from TWU and a good option if you'd like to freshen up right away.

Getting from Tawau Airport (TWU) to central Tawau

  • Tawau Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from the centre of Tawau. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Tawau Airport (TWU)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Senai Airport to Tawau Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Tawau. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • Book your flight from Senai Airport to Tawau Airport for April if you'd like to explore Tawau during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JHB to TWU sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Tawau is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-west of Tawau, a visit to Kota Kinabalu will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like DREAM, Bukit Kopungit Peak and Auditorium Galeri Azman Hashim UMS/Auditorium Sekafi.

  • If there's time to check out another side of Malaysia, consider Sandakan, roughly 177 kilometres north of Tawau. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) are the start of reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Johor Bahru to Tawau

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