Cheap flights from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu from £352

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — BKI
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or February, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Brighton to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£506

One-way from

£352

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£911
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 50m total
  • Brighton to Kota Kinabalu
25/9
  • 25/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • Brighton to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£72 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest flights from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Tue 9/922:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Tue 30/919:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 28/8£506
Fri 7/1117:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 14/1101:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/8£513
Fri 3/1012:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Sun 19/1019:20BKI - LGW
1 stop18h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 27/8£518
Wed 24/922:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Tue 30/901:45BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 27/8£520
Fri 31/1010:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 14/1101:30BKI - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/8£531
Fri 3/1022:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Wed 15/1019:20BKI - LHR
2 stops29h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 28/8£541
Tue 9/919:00LHR - BKI
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/923:25BKI - LHR
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£543
Fri 5/1222:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Sat 13/1219:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 26/8£554
Fri 31/1022:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Sat 15/1119:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 28/8£558
Sun 19/1022:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sat 8/1119:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 27/8£562
Fri 7/1121:00LHR - BKI
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 14/1101:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/8£576
Tue 9/911:35LGW - BKI
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/909:15BKI - LGW
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£589

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LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 3/10

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 15/10

19:20-19:00

1 stop30h 40m

£506

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 9/9

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 30/9

19:20-19:00

1 stop30h 40m

£506

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 7/11

17:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 14/11

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£513

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 3/10

12:00-18:20

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 19/10

19:20-06:50

1 stop18h 30m

£518

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 24/9

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 30/9

01:45-19:00

1 stop24h 15m

£520

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 31/10

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 14/11

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£531

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 9/9

19:00-11:15

2 stops33h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 30/9

23:25-20:00

2 stops27h 35m

£543

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 24/1

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/2

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

£546

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 5/12

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/12

19:05-18:15

1 stop31h 10m

£554

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 31/10

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 15/11

19:05-18:15

1 stop31h 10m

£558

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BH9 to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

When flying from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 29 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, China Southern, andMalaysia Airlines from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Kota Kinabalu is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Brighton. Booking flights from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Brighton from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu?

    Departing from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu will take you 23h 30m. The distance from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu is about 6992 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£372Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£432Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£562Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£629Average£804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£634Average£851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£652Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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