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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £371

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — BKI
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or October, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from London to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 November 2025.

Thu 4/1221:00LHR - BKI
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1201:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11£534
Thu 4/1222:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Mon 8/1219:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 18/11£669
Sun 7/1222:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Sun 21/1219:05BKI - LHR
2 stops31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 20/11£722
Sun 7/1222:15LHR - BKI
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1219:05BKI - LHR
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£733
Thu 4/1217:50LHR - BKI
1 stop22h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 7/1201:30BKI - LHR
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/11£742
Sun 7/1222:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Sat 27/1219:05BKI - LHR
2 stops55h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 20/11£744
Sun 7/1222:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Fri 26/1219:05BKI - LHR
2 stops50h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 20/11£749
Mon 8/1222:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Fri 26/1201:45BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 20/11£755
Mon 8/1221:30LHR - BKI
2 stops36h 30mChina Southern
Tue 23/1201:45BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 20/11£760
Wed 10/1210:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 23/1201:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/11£763
Mon 8/1222:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Sun 21/1201:45BKI - LHR
2 stops24h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 20/11£766
Sun 7/1216:50LHR - BKI
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 22/1201:30BKI - LHR
1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/11£785

Cheap flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£448

One-way from

£371

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£626
13/1-21/1
  • 13/1-21/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 13/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LHR - BKI

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London Heathrow

Thu 15/1

16:35-11:05

2 stops34h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/1

09:20-12:05

2 stops34h 45m

£525

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 15/1

17:00-00:30

2 stops23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/1

09:20-06:30

2 stops29h 10m

£526

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 15/1

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 28/1

01:45-17:55

2 stops24h 10m

£549

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 19/2

12:10-19:00

3 stops46h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/3

09:20-06:30

2 stops29h 10m

£553

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Thu 15/1

08:25-11:05

3 stops42h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/1

18:45-16:00

3 stops29h 15m

£555

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

17:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/3

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£559

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/3

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£568

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Thu 19/2

11:50-19:00

3 stops47h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/4

22:40-23:10

2 stops31h 30m

£584

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

20:15-00:30

1 stop20h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 21/3

01:30-20:10

1 stop26h 40m

£617

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 15/1

09:20-19:00

1 stop25h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/1

11:50-06:25

1 stop26h 35m

£665

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Best time to book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of £432). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of £680). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 21 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to Kota Kinabalu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Kota Kinabalu chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% of one-stop itineraries from London to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £584.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Kota Kinabalu, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 38m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.

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 21 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, China Southern, andMalaysia Airlines from London to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,407 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from London. On average, Kota Kinabalu has 0 inbound flights from London per day from 6 airlines. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

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

    For as low as £617, China Southern can have you in Kota Kinabalu from London in 20h 15m. There are 6993 mi between London and Kota Kinabalu. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern (£450), China Southern (£470), and Royal Brunei Airlines (£581) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Kota Kinabalu. China Eastern is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £371 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from £376 and Etihad Airways from £423 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Kota Kinabalu?

    The most popular route from London to Kota Kinabalu is London Heathrow - Kota Kinabalu. You may also consider London Gatwick - Kota Kinabalu or London City - Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of £432). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of £680). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from London to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from London to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
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China EasternCheapest£450Average£554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£470Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£581Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£641Average£831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£674Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapest£749Average£900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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