Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Tawau?

Flights from Sydney to Tawau usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Tawau (TWU).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Tawau?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Sydney to Tawau.

Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Tawau pass through?

Most connecting flights from Sydney to Tawau pass through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Tawau?

On the Sydney to Tawau route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $754 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,264 – a $510 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Tawau?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Sydney to Tawau changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about $1,032 to $1,482. That means the highest observed fare was about 43% higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Tawau?

Tawau is 2 hours behind Sydney (Malaysia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Tawau flight?

Return flights from Sydney to Tawau range from $874 to $1,205, with an average of $913 over the past 12 months. Anything below $874 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Tawau?

Malaysia Airlines ($1,032) and Batik Air ($1,189) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Sydney to Tawau according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Sydney to Tawau?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $960. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Sydney to Tawau, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) had the shortest average connection time for Sydney to Tawau stopovers at 725 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

09:55 - 10:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-TWU Tawau

27h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

18:25 - 10:20TWU Tawau-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

12h 55m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,032Malaysia Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

22:15 - 12:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-TWU Tawau

17h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

17:30 - 12:10TWU Tawau-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi

$1,183Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

22:15 - 12:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-TWU Tawau

17h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

17:30 - 06:30TWU Tawau-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith