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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sandakan to Tawau? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tawau.£41 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Jun, returning Mon, 30 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Sandakan on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Tawau.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Tawau on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Sandakan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £41, select.
Thu, 19 JunSDK - TWU with AirAsia
1 stop
Mon, 30 JunTWU - SDK with AirAsia
1 stop
from £41
Tawau.£41 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 May, returning Fri, 23 May.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Sandakan on Fri, 16 May, arriving in Tawau.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Tawau on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Sandakan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £41, select.
Fri, 16 MaySDK - TWU with AirAsia
1 stop
Fri, 23 MayTWU - SDK with AirAsia
1 stop
from £41
Tawau.£43 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Jun, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Sandakan on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Tawau.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Tawau on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Sandakan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.
Malaysia Airlines
Sat, 28 JunSDK - TWU with Malaysia Airlines
Direct
Malaysia Airlines
Sat, 5 JulTWU - SDK with Malaysia Airlines
Direct
from £43
Tawau.£43 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 May, returning Fri, 23 May.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Sandakan on Fri, 16 May, arriving in Tawau.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Tawau on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Sandakan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.
Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 16 MaySDK - TWU with Malaysia Airlines
Direct
Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 23 MayTWU - SDK with Malaysia Airlines
Direct
from £43
Tawau.£44 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Jun, returning Mon, 30 Jun.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Sandakan on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Tawau.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Tawau on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Sandakan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £44, select.
Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 19 JunSDK - TWU with Malaysia Airlines
Direct
Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 30 JunTWU - SDK with Malaysia Airlines
Direct
from £44
Tawau.£44 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Aug, returning Mon, 18 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Sandakan on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in Tawau.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Tawau on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Sandakan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £44, select.
Sat, 16 AugSDK - TWU with AirAsia
1 stop
Mon, 18 AugTWU - SDK with AirAsia
1 stop
from £44
Tawau.£46 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Tue, 29 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Sandakan on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Tawau.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Tawau on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Sandakan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £46, select.
Tue, 22 JulSDK - TWU with AirAsia
1 stop
Tue, 29 JulTWU - SDK with AirAsia
1 stop
from £46
Tawau.£47 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Tue, 29 Jul.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Sandakan on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Tawau.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Tawau on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Sandakan.Price includes taxes and charges.From £47, select.
Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 22 JulSDK - TWU with Malaysia Airlines
Direct
Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 29 JulTWU - SDK with Malaysia Airlines
Direct
from £47
How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Sandakan to Tawau found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sandakan to Tawau

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sandakan to Tawau flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from £41
Jun
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Jul
from £45
Aug
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Sep
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Direct flights from Sandakan to Tawau

Sandakan to Tawau: Alternative routes

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

Sandakan to Tawau: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£41
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time40 mins
Most popular airlineMASwings
Average flights per week22

Finding cheap flights from Sandakan to Tawau: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sandakan to Tawau is £41. 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.
40 minutes is the average flight time from Sandakan to Tawau.
MASwings, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Sandakan to Tawau.
As of May 2025, there are 22 flights per week flying from Sandakan to Tawau.
The cheapest month to fly from Sandakan to Tawau is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport on Friday, 16 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 40 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, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Tawau.

Flying from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport is 40 minutes.

  • Sandakan and Tawau are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.

  • Every week, there are ten Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, pick the 10:35 Malaysia Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 10:40 with Malaysia Airlines.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SDK to TWU flight.

  • Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Flying into Tawau (and then exploring more of Malaysia!) is a snap with Malaysia Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with Malaysia Airlines on this route.

  • Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SDK to TWU flights. An impressive 88.52% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.

  • Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is a top stopover on the SDK to TWU route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)

  • £19 is currently the best price for a one-way Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport flight. A return flight starts at £41. These prices may change based on availability and demand.

  • Book eight months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SDK to TWU.

  • Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SDK to TWU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Sandakan Airport (SDK)

  • Of all flights departing from Sandakan Airport, 74.17% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Sandakan Airport is around 4 miles from central Sandakan. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Need a handy hotel near SDK? If you've booked an early flight from Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

    • Amanson SigNature Hotel

    • My Dream Hotel

    • The Pavilion Hotel

Arriving at Tawau Airport (TWU)

  • Get off your Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a handy option a short journey from TWU, unpack your bags at Afeny Homestay.

Getting from Tawau Airport (TWU) to central Tawau

  • From Tawau Airport, Tawau is approximately 19 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.

When to fly to Tawau Airport (TWU)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Tawau based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Tawau is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SDK to TWU in February. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Kinabalu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tawau. Around 170 miles away to the north-west, its top attractions include DREAM, Bukit Kopungit Peak and Auditorium Galeri Azman Hashim UMS/Auditorium Sekafi.

  • Sandakan is another standout destination in Malaysia and is around 110 miles north of Tawau. No trip is complete without a visit to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).

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