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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu from RM 2,038

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — BKI
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

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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 1 July 2026.

Sun 1/1122:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop36h 00m
China Southern
Mon 30/1119:05
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 26/6RM 2,958
Wed 16/917:15
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop19h 25m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu 1/1020:15
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop17h 05m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 29/6RM 3,456
Wed 16/922:10
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/1013:00
BKI
-
LHR
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6RM 3,590
Fri 14/817:15
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop15h 55m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu 20/820:15
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop17h 05m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 29/6RM 3,594
Sun 13/921:20
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop20h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 19/901:30
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/6RM 3,700
Mon 28/911:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1001:45
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6RM 3,753
Sun 13/921:20
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/922:20
BKI
-
LHR
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6RM 3,851
Sat 4/721:20
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop20h 10m
China Eastern
Fri 17/701:30
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 29/6RM 3,879

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 1 July 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 2,958

One-way from

RM 2,038

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 6,210
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 30m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 10m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 1,420 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 801 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 1 July 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 28/9

11:00-17:00

1 stop23h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10/10

01:45-19:20

1 stop24h 35m

RM 3,753

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 13/9

22:10-00:30

1 stop19h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 19/9

01:45-18:05

2 stops23h 20m

RM 5,053

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 22/11

08:50-22:00

2 stops29h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/11

11:35-18:10

2 stops38h 35m

RM 5,073

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 10/8

22:10-00:30

1 stop19h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 24/8

19:20-19:20

1 stop31h 00m

RM 5,220

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 15/8

14:45-08:50

3 stops35h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 22/8

22:20-14:05

2 stops22h 45m

RM 5,314

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 13/8

20:50-08:40

3 stops28h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/8

09:05-06:30

3 stops28h 25m

RM 5,436

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 30/7

08:30-00:30

2 stops33h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/8

22:20-14:05

2 stops22h 45m

RM 5,444

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 1/8

21:20-00:30

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 15/8

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

RM 5,615
Fastest return journey

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 22/11

21:25-00:55

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/11

14:40-05:35

1 stop22h 55m

RM 5,835
Cheapest one-way

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 13/8

08:45-17:45

3 stops50h 00m

RM 2,266

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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 3,378). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,728). 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?

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 July 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
312 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

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
312 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
312 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

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 Southern and Etihad Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in about 19h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 50m. 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 4,181, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu.. Users have found that Malaysia Airlines is 8% 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 3,378). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,728). 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 4,181AverageRM 4,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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