Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £323

LON — BKI
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from London to Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/1117:00 -
1 stop23h 30m
Fri 19/301:30 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 7/11£427
Mon 23/1110:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Fri 19/301:30 -
1 stop37h 00m
Deal found 7/11£441
Fri 4/1209:50 -
1 stop30h 40m
Fri 11/1219:05 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 4/11£441
Tue 1/1210:30 -
2 stops30h 05m
Sun 28/201:30 -
2 stops37h 00m
Deal found 5/11£443
Mon 23/1109:50 -
1 stop24h 10m
Wed 2/1219:05 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 5/11£449
Tue 17/1122:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Mon 30/1119:05 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 5/11£452
Mon 23/1110:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Tue 1/1201:30 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 7/11£457
Tue 1/1221:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Tue 8/1201:30 -
1 stop36h 55m
Deal found 4/11£462
Wed 25/1122:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Mon 30/1119:05 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 3/11£463
Mon 23/1121:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Fri 19/301:30 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 7/11£469
Sat 5/1217:00 -
1 stop23h 30m
Thu 17/1201:30 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 5/11£483
Mon 23/1121:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Tue 1/1201:30 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 7/11£486

Find flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

£427

One-way from

£323

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£558
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 23/11-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
7/1-31/12
  • 7/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 7/1

21:30-00:35

2 stops43h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£323

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£326

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 21/2

17:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£327

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 5/3

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£332

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 5/3

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£353

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 21/2

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£362

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 21/2

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£362
Fastest return journey

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 7/1

22:00-00:30

1 stop18h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£385

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 1/2

20:05-10:00

3 stops53h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£391

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

21:35-00:35

3 stops43h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£391

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Best time to book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from London with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of £588). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,024). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £474 and £660 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £427 on China Eastern (23 Nov–19 Mar).

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

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from London to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

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

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £445.

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

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 28m.

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

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 43m.

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

Booking 25 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,China Southern, andChina Eastern 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.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 £714, China Southern can have you in Kota Kinabalu from London in 28h 30m. There are 6992 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 (£460), China Southern (£481), and Royal Brunei Airlines (£515) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Kota Kinabalu. China Eastern is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of £588). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,024). 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

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China EasternCheapest£460Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£481Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£515Average£634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£608Average£961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£682Average£861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£700Average£771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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