RM 1,428 Find Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Kota Kinabalu departing on 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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

jue., 14 may. - dom., 17 may.
China Eastern Logo
18:00 - 00:30
LGW
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BKI
23h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 15:00
BKI
-
LGW
20h 30m
1 stop
RM 2,486China Eastern
mié., 10 jun. - mar., 23 jun.
China Southern Logo
19:15 - 00:30
LHR
-
BKI
22h 15m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
01:45 - 19:20
BKI
-
LHR
24h 35m
1 stop
RM 2,517China Southern
sáb., 2 may. - mar., 19 may.
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 00:30
LHR
-
BKI
21h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:15 - 20:25
BKI
-
LHR
26h 10m
2 stops
RM 2,600Multiple Airlines
dom., 31 may. - vie., 12 jun.
China Southern Logo
19:15 - 00:30
LHR
-
BKI
22h 15m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
01:45 - 19:20
BKI
-
LHR
24h 35m
1 stop
RM 2,623China Southern
mar., 2 jun. - dom., 14 jun.
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 00:30
LHR
-
BKI
20h 10m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 18:40
BKI
-
LHR
24h 10m
1 stop
RM 2,635China Eastern
mar., 2 jun. - dom., 14 jun.
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 00:30
LHR
-
BKI
21h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:15 - 20:25
BKI
-
LHR
50h 10m
2 stops
RM 2,647Multiple Airlines
jue., 7 may. - lun., 11 may.
Malaysia Airlines Logo
08:10 - 21:35
BHX
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BKI
30h 25m
2 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
15:00 - 06:30
BKI
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BHX
22h 30m
2 stops
RM 4,613Malaysia Airlines
jue., 7 may. - lun., 11 may.
Malaysia Airlines Logo
08:10 - 22:55
BHX
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BKI
31h 45m
2 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
15:00 - 06:30
BKI
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BHX
22h 30m
2 stops
RM 4,633Malaysia Airlines
lun., 1 jun. - mar., 30 jun.
KLM Logo
17:50 - 22:55
LCY
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BKI
22h 05m
2 stops
KLM Logo
19:05 - 07:55
BKI
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LCY
19h 50m
2 stops
RM 5,769KLM
lun., 1 jun. - mar., 30 jun.
KLM Logo
17:10 - 22:55
LCY
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BKI
22h 45m
2 stops
KLM Logo
19:05 - 08:50
BKI
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LCY
20h 45m
2 stops
RM 5,982KLM
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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 flight to Kota Kinabalu?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kota Kinabalu was found on the route from London, at RM 2,486 return. The most popular connection is from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 291 in the last 3 days.

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 January, where tickets cost RM 2,548 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 5,730 and RM 5,144 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of RM 3,736.

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 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flightRM 1,428
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Stansted Airport to Kota Kinabalu

FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kota Kinabalu was found on the route from London, at RM 2,486 return. The most popular connection is from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 291 in the last 3 days.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

    Each week there are around 588 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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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 295 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.6Boarding
8.1Crew
6.7Entertainment
7.0Food
Airline reviews

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

10.0 ExcellentVip, Feb 2026
LGK - KUL
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The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

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.

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