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£364+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 June 2026.

Thu 17/918:00
LGW
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BKI
2 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1019:20
BKI
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LGW
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£564
Thu 10/911:35
LGW
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BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 19/901:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop36h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/6£594
Tue 24/1122:00
LHR
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BKI
1 stop36h 00m
China Southern
Tue 15/1219:05
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 8/6£606
Thu 17/921:20
LHR
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BKI
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1019:20
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£625
Sun 1/1122:00
LHR
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BKI
1 stop36h 00m
China Southern
Mon 30/1119:05
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 8/6£630
Mon 14/921:20
LHR
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BKI
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/911:00
BKI
-
LHR
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£630
Thu 10/911:35
LGW
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BKI
1 stop29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/906:00
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£636
Fri 4/917:15
LHR
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BKI
1 stop15h 55m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu 17/916:35
BKI
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LHR
2 stops20h 45m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 7/6£637
Fri 30/1022:00
LHR
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BKI
1 stop36h 00m
China Southern
Fri 27/1119:05
BKI
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LHR
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 8/6£638
Sun 20/917:15
LHR
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BKI
2 stops19h 05m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu 1/1016:35
BKI
-
LHR
2 stops20h 45m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 8/6£642
Fri 30/1016:55
LHR
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BKI
2 stops19h 30m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri 27/1121:45
BKI
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LHR
2 stops41h 35m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 8/6£643
Wed 1/717:15
LHR
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BKI
1 stop19h 25m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu 30/716:35
BKI
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LHR
1 stop20h 45m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 5/6£647

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Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 9 June 2026.

Return from

£483

One-way from

£364

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Average price

£638
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  • 1/10-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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  • 46h 20m total
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LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 25/11

17:50-00:30

1 stop22h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 28/11

01:30-15:00

1 stop21h 30m

£744

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sun 20/9

21:05-22:15

2 stops42h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 30/9

11:00-12:55

2 stops32h 55m

£814

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Wed 23/9

14:55-22:15

2 stops24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 30/9

13:00-12:55

2 stops30h 55m

£814

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Tue 22/9

21:05-22:15

2 stops42h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 30/9

13:00-12:55

2 stops30h 55m

£814

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Mon 21/9

14:55-22:15

2 stops24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 28/9

11:00-12:55

2 stops32h 55m

£814

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

14:35-22:15

2 stops24h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 29/9

13:00-07:20

2 stops25h 20m

£819

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

14:35-22:15

2 stops24h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 4/10

13:00-12:35

2 stops30h 35m

£825

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Fri 18/9

14:55-22:15

2 stops24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 29/9

13:00-12:55

2 stops30h 55m

£833

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 15/7

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 30/7

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£845

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 20/9

21:45-10:00

2 stops29h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 29/9

13:00-18:45

2 stops36h 45m

£865

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kota Kinabalu

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu takes 19 hours 13 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Kota Kinabalu are Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and China Southern.

Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From £619
China Southern
China Southern
From £425
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £473
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £593

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Kota Kinabalu are China Southern, Royal Brunei Airlines and China Eastern.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

The price you pay for your flight to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 9 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,China Southern, andChina Eastern to Malaysia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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
153 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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
7.3
Good
223 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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
310 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

Getting around Kota Kinabalu

There are minibus and van services which locals use to get around the town, and these are a budget-friendly option for travellers. Taxis are plentiful, but unlike the airport service, you will need to haggle to agree the fare you want to pay. The city is small and getting around on foot is relatively simple if you’re aware of traffic.

  • When is the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Lying between the coast and Mount Kinabalu means that rain showers are an almost daily occurrence in the city. However, they are normally short and refreshing.  Temperatures are an average of 28C (82.4F) all year round, and the hottest months are April and May. January is the coolest month and also one of the best times to plan a visit to catch the Chinese New Year celebrations. Thanks to stable weather conditions, any time of year is perfect for a holiday in the city, though it is drier in February and March. Because weather is reasonably stable and the difference between wet and dry season is not marked, flights to the city don’t fluctuate in price much over the course of the year.  School holidays and the Chinese New Year combined with the dry season make the months of January to April slightly more expensive, while the ‘wet season’ from September to the beginning of January tends to be slightly cheaper.

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

    Booking a flight to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is your only option if you intend on flying to Kota Kinabalu. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost £24, while return flights cost around £30.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around £30, however they can be found for as little as £30.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, London offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 mi away from Kota Kinabalu).

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