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Cheap flights from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu from £334

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — BKI
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 April 2026.

Sat 26/914:50
MAN
-
BKI
3 stops45h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/1012:15
BKI
-
MAN
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£676
Tue 28/408:15
MAN
-
BKI
2 stops20h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 14/515:00
BKI
-
MAN
2 stops22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3£754
Tue 28/408:55
MAN
-
BKI
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/510:30
BKI
-
MAN
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£757
Thu 23/414:55
MAN
-
BKI
2 stops25h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/405:20
BKI
-
MAN
2 stops32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3£849
Sat 26/910:35
MAN
-
BKI
1 stop17h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 1/1012:15
BKI
-
MAN
1 stop28h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 29/3£868
Thu 23/414:55
MAN
-
BKI
2 stops23h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 27/411:30
BKI
-
MAN
2 stops25h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 29/3£887

Find flight deals from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) 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 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£676

One-way from

£334

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£800
26/9-1/10
  • 26/9-1/10
  • 5 total stops
  • 71h 40m total
  • Manchester to Kota Kinabalu
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15/9
  • 15/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 55m total
  • Manchester to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£138 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Sat 26/9

08:05-14:35

2 stops23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/10

11:20-13:10

2 stops32h 50m

£725
Fastest return journey

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Tue 28/4

08:15-11:55

2 stops20h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 14/5

15:00-06:25

2 stops22h 25m

£754

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Tue 28/4

08:55-20:45

2 stops28h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 14/5

10:30-06:55

2 stops27h 25m

£757

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Thu 23/4

14:55-22:55

2 stops25h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 27/4

05:20-06:25

2 stops32h 05m

£849

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Sat 26/9

10:35-11:15

1 stop17h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/10

12:15-09:15

1 stop28h 00m

£868

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Thu 23/4

08:15-21:35

2 stops30h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 27/4

15:00-13:10

2 stops29h 10m

£887

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Tue 28/4

10:35-19:30

1 stop25h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 14/5

12:15-09:15

1 stop28h 00m

£1,854
Cheapest one-way

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Tue 15/9

20:10-22:05

3 stops42h 55m

£334

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Mon 14/9

20:20-08:50

3 stops29h 30m

£431

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Fri 11/9

12:15-00:30

2 stops29h 15m

£608

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu (average of £561). Flying from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,685). 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 Manchester to Kota Kinabalu?

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 1 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Qatar Airways, andMalaysia Airlines from Manchester 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
303 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu will take you 20h 40m. Manchester and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 7006 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £599 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines, starting at £676 and £813 round-trip. Singapore Airlines is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester 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 Manchester to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu (average of £561). Flying from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,685). 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 3 airlines flying from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest£599Average£800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£676Average£782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£813Average£1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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