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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu from RM 1,527

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — BKI
14 Sep — 21 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 15 August 2026.

Mon 7/922:10 -
1 stop37h 10m
Fri 16/1001:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 12/8RM 2,352
Wed 28/1022:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Wed 4/1119:05 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 12/8RM 2,413
Mon 2/1121:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Wed 18/1101:30 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 13/8RM 2,519
Tue 15/922:10 -
1 stop37h 10m
Tue 20/1001:45 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 11/8RM 2,524
Wed 25/1122:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Wed 9/1219:05 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 13/8RM 2,573
Fri 30/1022:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Mon 16/1119:05 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 13/8RM 2,577
Tue 27/1021:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Thu 26/1101:30 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 12/8RM 2,650

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 15 August 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 2,352

One-way from

RM 1,527

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

RM 4,369
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 7/9-16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (RM 1,333 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 794 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 27/1

20:05-00:55

2 stops20h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 12/2

05:20-18:25

2 stops21h 05m

RM 3,998

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 31/1

20:05-13:55

2 stops33h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/2

05:20-05:55

2 stops32h 35m

RM 3,998

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

15:45-00:30

2 stops24h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 26/11

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

RM 4,075

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

16:30-22:15

2 stops21h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/11

11:00-14:55

2 stops35h 55m

RM 4,083

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 25/9

20:45-10:00

2 stops30h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/10

11:00-12:45

2 stops56h 45m

RM 4,100

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 31/10

08:50-10:00

2 stops41h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/11

11:00-14:30

2 stops59h 30m

RM 4,108

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 30/10

20:55-10:00

2 stops29h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/11

08:05-18:10

2 stops42h 05m

RM 4,108

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

19:20-10:00

2 stops30h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/11

11:00-12:05

2 stops57h 05m

RM 4,108

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

13:55-10:00

2 stops36h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/11

08:05-18:10

2 stops42h 05m

RM 4,194
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 4/9

22:10-00:30

1 stop19h 20m

RM 1,527

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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 3,210). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,742). 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 4,292 and RM 5,672 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 2,352 on China Southern (7 Sept–16 Oct).

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 15 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
315 reviews
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Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
315 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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 Oman Air, China Eastern, and Turkish Airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in about 20h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 55m. London Heathrow Airport and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 11254 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 14% 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 3,210). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,742). 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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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 3,949AverageRM 4,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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