RM 1,487 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

Sun, 23 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 18:00LHR-BKI
36h 00m1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 18:15BKI-LHR
31h 10m1 stop
RM 3,087China Southern
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Fri, 29 Aug - Fri, 5 Sep
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 18:20LHR-BKI
37h 10m1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:20 - 19:00BKI-LHR
30h 40m1 stop
RM 3,138China Southern
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Thu, 27 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 18:00LHR-BKI
36h 00m1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 18:15BKI-LHR
31h 10m1 stop
RM 3,295China Southern
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Thu, 27 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 18:00LHR-BKI
36h 30m2 stops
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 18:15BKI-LHR
31h 10m1 stop
RM 3,380China Southern
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Wed, 10 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
China Eastern Logo
18:25 - 00:30LGW-BKI
23h 05m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 15:00BKI-LGW
20h 30m1 stop
RM 3,405China Eastern
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Sat, 20 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
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22:05 - 15:05LHR-BKI
34h 00m2 stops
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05:20 - 16:35BKI-LHR
18h 15m1 stop
RM 3,464
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
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22:05 - 16:45LHR-BKI
35h 40m1 stop
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23:25 - 20:00BKI-LHR
27h 35m2 stops
RM 3,473
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Sun, 30 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
17:15 - 19:25LHR-BKI
18h 10m2 stops
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
08:45 - 07:20BKI-LHR
30h 35m2 stops
RM 3,486Royal Brunei Airlines
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Mon, 15 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 00:30LGW-BKI
29h 55m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 15:10BKI-LGW
20h 40m1 stop
RM 3,837China Eastern
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
Malaysia Airlines Logo
08:10 - 14:15BHX-BKI
47h 05m2 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
22:20 - 13:40BKI-BHX
22h 20m2 stops
RM 4,578Malaysia Airlines
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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 November, where tickets cost RM 3,515 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is RM 5,463 and RM 5,205 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of RM 3,541.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightRM 1,487
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from London Gatwick 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 round-trip tickets can be as cheap as RM 2,890. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are RM 4,848 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 round-trip flights cost RM 713 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 1,138.

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

    Each week there are around 550 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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Prefer to fly direct to Kota Kinabalu?

 
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Direct departures

United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +26 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +27 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Wednesday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +26 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +27 more

Thursday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +30 more

Friday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +26 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +27 more

Saturday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +29 more

Sunday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +29 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to United Kingdom

Monday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +26 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +27 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +27 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Wednesday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +26 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +27 more

Thursday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +29 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +30 more

Friday

Air Canada, AirAsia, Batik Air, +26 more

Air Canada, AirAsia, +27 more

Saturday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +29 more

Sunday

Air Busan, Air Canada, AirAsia, +28 more

Air Busan, Air Canada, +29 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.
7.4
Malaysia AirlinesOverall score based on 270 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.5Comfort
7.0Food
6.7Entertainment
Airline reviews

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

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025ADL - KUL
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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.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

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