RM 1,528 Find Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
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17:40 - 00:30LHR-BKI
22h 50m2 stops
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01:30 - 15:55BKI-LHR
22h 25m2 stops
RM 2,494Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 26 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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10:30 - 00:30LGW-BKI
30h 00m2 stops
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01:30 - 06:30BKI-LGW
37h 00m2 stops
RM 2,612Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 26 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 00:30LGW-BKI
30h 00m1 stop
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01:30 - 06:30BKI-LGW
37h 00m1 stop
RM 2,653China Eastern
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Wed, 19 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 00:30LGW-BKI
30h 00m1 stop
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01:30 - 06:30BKI-LGW
37h 00m1 stop
RM 2,679China Eastern
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Wed, 3 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 18:00LHR-BKI
36h 30m2 stops
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19:05 - 18:35BKI-LHR
31h 30m1 stop
RM 2,884China Southern
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Wed, 3 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 18:00LHR-BKI
36h 00m1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 18:35BKI-LHR
31h 30m1 stop
RM 2,997China Southern
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Mon, 9 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
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19:20 - 10:00LHR-BKI
30h 40m2 stops
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11:00 - 06:40BKI-LHR
51h 40m2 stops
RM 3,666Etihad Airways
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Mon, 9 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
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19:20 - 10:00LHR-BKI
30h 40m2 stops
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11:00 - 06:40BKI-LHR
51h 40m2 stops
RM 3,675Etihad Airways
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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
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20:15 - 00:30LHR-BKI
20h 15m1 stop
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01:30 - 20:10BKI-LHR
26h 40m1 stop
RM 3,683Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 5 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
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17:50 - 00:30LHR-BKI
22h 40m1 stop
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01:30 - 06:30BKI-LHR
37h 00m1 stop
RM 3,850Cathay Pacific
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Everything you should know

When to travel
November
Cheapest • 15% price drop
January
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
RM 2,494
Overall average: RM 5,027
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/12Wed 10/12
LHR - BKI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
RM 1,528
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/2
STN - BKI • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kota Kinabalu

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is March, where tickets cost RM 3,742 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is RM 6,131 and RM 5,939 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is November with an average price of RM 3,382.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 72 days before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightRM 1,528
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from London Stansted Airport to Kota Kinabalu

FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • How far is Kota Kinabalu Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu Airport is 6 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the name of Kota Kinabalu’s airport?

    Kota Kinabalu is served by Kota Kinabalu Airport, also commonly referred to as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl. The airport code is BKI.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Saturday where tickets can be as cheap as RM 2,856. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are RM 4,791 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally at night, when flights cost RM 2,984 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 4,763.

  • How many direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are there each week?

    Each week there are around 475 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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Direct departures

United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +28 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +29 more

Thursday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Friday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +27 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +28 more

Saturday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +27 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +28 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to United Kingdom

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Wednesday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +28 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +29 more

Thursday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Friday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +27 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +28 more

Saturday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +30 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +31 more

Sunday

AirAsia, Batik Air, British Airways, +27 more

AirAsia, Batik Air, +28 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Malaysia AirlinesOverall score based on 278 reviews
8.1Crew
6.7Entertainment
7.0Food
7.6Boarding
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2025KUL - KCH
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We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

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