Top Airlines Flying from Manila to Tawau

Choose from 4 carriers that fly from Manila to Tawau, including Philippines AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Philippine Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Philippines AirAsia.

Find flight deals from Manila to Tawau for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from NZD 118 or round trip flights from NZD 230.

Displayed flight fares from Manila to Tawau are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flying from Manila to Tawau

The distance between Manila and Tawau is approximately 1,178.04 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 118
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 230
Off-season for travelAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,178.04 km
Popular airlinePhilippines AirAsia

When is the cheapest time to fly from Manila to Tawau?

The cheapest time for Manila to Tawau flights: Jan 25 to Feb 1 — one way flight prices from NZD 117.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Manila to Tawau, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Manila to Tawau (MNL-TWU)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Philippines AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as NZD 118 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MNL to TWU on Mon, Jan 26), while Philippines AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 230 departing on Fri, Jan 30 and returning on Wed, Feb 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Manila to Tawau with the following airlines, including: Philippines AirAsia Firefly Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Manila to Tawau is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Manila to Tawau, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jan 26, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 118.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Philippines AirAsia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Tawau travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Manila to Tawau is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Manila to Tawau on December 8, 2025 with Philippines AirAsia, with prices starting at NZD 122.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Tawau, with Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tawau Airport (MNL-TWU) is by far the most common option on this route: Tawau Airport (TWU).
  • The time difference between Tawau and Manila is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.