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Cheap flights from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu from £248

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — BKI
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in February or October, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brighton (BH9) 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 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£516

One-way from

£248

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£764
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 20/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • Brighton to Kota Kinabalu
2/3
  • 2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 35m total
  • Brighton to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest flights from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2025.

Thu 20/217:50LHR - BKI
1 stop22h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 26/201:30BKI - LHR
1 stop20h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/1£516
Thu 20/222:00LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 30mChina Southern
Wed 26/203:30BKI - LHR
2 stops22h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 21/1£517
Fri 14/310:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 21/301:30BKI - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/1£524
Sun 2/317:00LGW - BKI
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/309:15BKI - LGW
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£538
Thu 6/317:40LHR - BKI
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/316:55BKI - LHR
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£594
Fri 7/316:55LHR - BKI
2 stops19h 30mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Fri 14/321:05BKI - LHR
2 stops42h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 21/1£608
Thu 6/307:55STN - BKI
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/318:35BKI - STN
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£654
Thu 6/321:25LHR - BKI
1 stop17h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 22/305:20BKI - LHR
1 stop18h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/1£723
Mon 17/309:50LGW - BKI
2 stops18h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 26/322:20BKI - LGW
2 stops39h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/1£733
Tue 11/321:30LHR - BKI
2 stops19h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 22/322:25BKI - LHR
2 stops29h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/1£772
Sun 9/309:00LHR - BKI
2 stops27h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 24/311:20BKI - LHR
2 stops27h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/1£813
Mon 17/309:25LGW - BKI
1 stop49h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 26/320:05BKI - LGW
1 stop42h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/1£907

Find flights from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2025.

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LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 20/2

17:50-00:30

1 stop22h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 26/2

01:30-13:55

1 stop20h 25m

£516

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 20/2

22:00-02:30

1 stop20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 26/2

03:30-17:55

2 stops22h 25m

£517

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 14/3

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 21/3

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£524

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 2/3

17:00-11:30

3 stops34h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/3

09:15-06:30

2 stops29h 15m

£538

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 6/3

17:40-09:35

3 stops31h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 13/3

16:55-17:50

3 stops32h 55m

£594

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 7/3

16:55-20:25

2 stops19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 14/3

21:05-07:20

2 stops42h 15m

£608

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Thu 6/3

07:55-00:30

3 stops32h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 13/3

18:35-12:05

2 stops25h 30m

£654

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 6/3

21:25-22:50

1 stop17h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 22/3

05:20-15:25

1 stop18h 05m

£723

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 17/3

09:50-12:15

2 stops18h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 26/3

22:20-06:05

2 stops39h 45m

£733

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 11/3

21:30-00:55

2 stops19h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 22/3

22:25-19:50

2 stops29h 25m

£772

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Best time to book a flight from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 36 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BH9 to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Brighton 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 22 January 2025.

When flying from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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).

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 22 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Eastern, China Southern and Turkish Airlines from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7.4
Good
86 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Brighton 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 Brighton?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Kota Kinabalu is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kota Kinabalu from Brighton. Booking flights from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Brighton from 6 different airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £368. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Malaysia Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brighton 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Brighton to Kota Kinabalu

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China SouthernCheapest£475Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest£487Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£649Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£698Average£853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£728Average£881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£748Average£1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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