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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu from RM 1,474

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — BKI
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 August 2026.

Mon 9/1121:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop19h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 21/1101:30
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/7RM 2,539
Wed 11/1121:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop19h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 14/1101:30
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7RM 2,617
Tue 27/1021:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop19h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 26/1101:30
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/7RM 2,682
Mon 12/1022:10
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop19h 20m
China Southern
Sat 24/1019:20
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 30/7RM 2,735
Fri 18/922:10
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop19h 20m
China Southern
Fri 2/1001:45
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 30/7RM 2,764
Wed 25/1121:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop19h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 28/1101:30
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/7RM 2,895
Wed 14/1021:20
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop20h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 23/1101:30
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/8RM 2,907
Wed 14/1021:20
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop20h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 21/1101:30
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/8RM 2,919
Tue 27/1022:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop36h 00m
China Southern
Fri 27/1119:05
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 28/7RM 2,931

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 2 August 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 2,539

One-way from

RM 1,474

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 4,307
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 9/11-21/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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9/9
  • 9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (RM 1,732 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 832 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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 407,431 searches. Data last updated 2 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 25/11

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 28/11

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

RM 2,895
Fastest return journey

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 6/9

21:20-21:45

1 stop17h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 14/9

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

RM 3,519

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 6/9

21:20-00:30

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 14/9

22:50-18:40

1 stop26h 50m

RM 3,519

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

21:20-00:30

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 14/9

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

RM 3,519

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 6/9

21:20-00:30

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 20/9

22:50-18:40

1 stop26h 50m

RM 3,523

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 12/9

21:20-21:45

1 stop17h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 27/9

22:50-18:40

1 stop26h 50m

RM 3,874

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 5/1

20:05-00:55

2 stops20h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 20/1

05:20-18:25

2 stops45h 05m

RM 3,977

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 8/9

21:45-10:00

2 stops29h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 15/9

08:05-18:45

2 stops41h 40m

RM 4,177

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 11/9

21:20-21:45

1 stop17h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 23/9

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

RM 4,201

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 11/9

14:45-10:00

2 stops36h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 26/9

11:00-18:45

2 stops38h 45m

RM 4,205

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 3,385). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,741). 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 Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 4,291 and RM 5,565 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 2,539 on China Eastern (9 Nov–21 Nov).

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 2 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines from London Heathrow Airport 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Related info for your journey

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

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from London Heathrow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from London Heathrow. It is only a 5.8 km journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

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

    Airlines like China Eastern fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in about 19h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . London Heathrow Airport and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 11254 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Malaysia Airlines, at RM 3,949, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu.. Users have found that Malaysia Airlines is 12% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 3,385). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,741). 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 airline flying from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 3,949AverageRM 4,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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