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Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu from £359

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/9. 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.
CMH — BKI
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£804

Return from

£542

One-way from

£359
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From London to Kota Kinabalu
One-way flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Kota Kinabalu in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Kota Kinabalu in April and May 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Wed 15/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 20/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4£544
Sun 12/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 26/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4£553
Thu 16/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 22/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4£558
Wed 15/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Tue 21/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/4£570
Fri 3/522:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sun 12/519:20BKI - LHR
2 stops30h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 24/4£576
Sun 12/522:40LHR - BKI
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/518:35BKI - LHR
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£607
Fri 3/522:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sun 12/519:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 24/4£612
Wed 15/517:25LGW - BKI
2 stops24h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 21/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/4£615
Wed 15/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 20/501:30BKI - LGW
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4£618

Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Kota Kinabalu in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data were last updated on 26 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sun 12/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 15/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4£500
Sun 12/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 15/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4£542
Wed 15/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 20/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4£544
Sun 12/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 26/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4£553
Thu 16/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 22/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4£558
Sun 12/522:40LHR - BKI
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/518:35BKI - LHR
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£607
Wed 15/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 20/501:30BKI - LGW
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4£618
Sun 22/919:00LGW - BKI
1 stop22h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 2/1001:30BKI - LGW
1 stop19h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4£623
Wed 15/517:25LGW - BKI
2 stops24h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 20/501:30BKI - LGW
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4£631

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu

Explore one-way flight options to Kota Kinabalu for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to Kota Kinabalu. Book a round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu instead by using the search form above.
Thu 26/918:25LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4£359
Thu 26/918:10LGW - BKI
3 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£365
Thu 26/918:25LGW - BKI
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£456
Thu 26/921:50LHR - BKI
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£498
Thu 26/921:35LHR - BKI
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£515
Thu 26/907:50LCY - BKI
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£575
Thu 26/921:10STN - BKI
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£588

Average price of flights to Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Kota Kinabalu is currently £479 while a return flight costs £721. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kota Kinabalu (average of £850). Flying to Kota Kinabalu in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,129). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£800

February

£739

March

£750

April

£736

May

£763

June

£815

July

£904

August

£872

September

£802

October

£814

November

£846

December

£680

Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKI

Temperature

26 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Kota Kinabalu should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 26 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines and China Southern. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.9
Good
1,628 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.7
Good
4,468 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.5
Good
403 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.2
Good
565 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

The capital of the Malaysian state of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu enjoys a prime location on the shore of the South China Sea and is an inspired choice for exciting holiday and breaks. KK, as it’s also known, is surrounded by tropical rainforest and enjoys some of the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets in the world.  The city is on the beautiful island of Borneo, and Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is a major attraction, while the Koto Kinabalu National Park is also within easy reach.  Fish to your heart’s content in one of the world’s top fishing spots, or explore the history and culture of the region.  With spectacular beaches, Mount Kinabalu, historic sites and national parks within easy reach, you can easily tailor your holiday to your personal preferences.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is about 20 to 30 minutes from the city by boat, and divers from all over the world come to explore popular dive sites like the Gaya wreck. The islands and beaches throughout the national park are breathtaking, and offer a wide range of snorkelling and diving opportunities.

Learn more about the history of the city by visiting some of the local museums such as the Sabah State Museum, or take in local art at the Sabah Art Gallery or Borneo Art Gallery. Local sights such as the Atkinson Clock Tower which was built in 1902 when the city was still part of the British Commonwealth, or take a walk up to the Signal Hill Observatory for superb views. 

Be sure to see the fabulous city mosque and the Sabah state mosque, as well as the amazing Che Sui Khor Pagoda.  Each is an impressive structure and a stark contrast to the modern buildings in the downtown area.

No visit to the city would be complete without trying some of the many local foods and there are dozens of food stalls or kedai kopi (coffee shops) offering everything from Malay and Chinese to Javanese food.

Getting around Kota Kinabalu

There are minibus and van services which locals use to get around the town, and these are a budget-friendly option for travellers. Taxis are plentiful, but unlike the airport service, you will need to haggle to agree the fare you want to pay. The city is small and getting around on foot is relatively simple if you’re aware of traffic.

  • When is the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Lying between the coast and Mount Kinabalu means that rain showers are an almost daily occurrence in the city. However, they are normally short and refreshing.  Temperatures are an average of 28C (82.4F) all year round, and the hottest months are April and May. January is the coolest month and also one of the best times to plan a visit to catch the Chinese New Year celebrations. Thanks to stable weather conditions, any time of year is perfect for a holiday in the city, though it is drier in February and March. Because weather is reasonably stable and the difference between wet and dry season is not marked, flights to the city don’t fluctuate in price much over the course of the year.  School holidays and the Chinese New Year combined with the dry season make the months of January to April slightly more expensive, while the ‘wet season’ from September to the beginning of January tends to be slightly cheaper.

  • What does BKI mean?

    This is defined as Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Codes like BKI are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Booking a flight to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is your only option if you intend on flying to Kota Kinabalu. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu Airport typically cost £12, while return flights cost around £31.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around £39, however they can be found for as little as £39.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, London offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu Airport (0.0 mi away from Kota Kinabalu Airport).

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