Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £728 and £884 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £467 on China Southern (13 Nov-18 Nov).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 62% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 06m.

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £728 and £884 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £467 on China Southern (13 Nov-18 Nov).

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £603.

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 47m.

Question 6

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

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Departing from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu will take you 36h 30m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu is about 6993 mi.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at £433. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and Royal Brunei Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £441 and £563, respectively. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu is 29 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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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).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu are British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines and China Southern. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Find a great deal and save up to 50% by booking at least 24 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at £591.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to Kota Kinabalu from London Heathrow Airport. Prices for November average £714 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £474. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a November flight can save you 27% on your journey compared to booking in August

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 17

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from London Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from London Heathrow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from London Heathrow. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Kota Kinabalu from Heathrow? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£467
One-way from	£359
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£921

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest£433	Average£540	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£441	Average£495	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	Cheapest£563	Average£695	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest£630	Average£805	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£635	Average£853	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£653	Average£696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport 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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or March, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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