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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from RM 1,639

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — BKI
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from London to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 August 2026.

Mon 23/1117:00 -
1 stop23h 30m
Sat 26/1201:30 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 6/8RM 2,367
Mon 9/1117:00 -
1 stop23h 30m
Sat 21/1101:30 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 3/8RM 2,403
Mon 9/1121:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sat 21/1101:30 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 3/8RM 2,555
Sun 30/811:00 -
1 stop24h 20m
Thu 10/919:20 -
1 stop31h 20m
Deal found 3/8RM 2,571
Tue 1/922:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Tue 15/922:50 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 4/8RM 2,575
Tue 1/922:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Fri 11/901:30 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 2/8RM 2,604
Sat 17/1011:00 -
1 stop24h 20m
Sun 25/1019:05 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 5/8RM 2,608
Wed 16/911:00 -
1 stop24h 20m
Tue 29/901:45 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 7/8RM 2,612
Sun 30/822:10 -
1 stop37h 10m
Fri 11/919:20 -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 3/8RM 2,616
Tue 1/917:40 -
1 stop17h 40m
Sat 12/919:20 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 3/8RM 2,636
Tue 27/1021:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Thu 26/1101:30 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 3/8RM 2,644
Sat 17/1022:10 -
1 stop19h 20m
Sun 25/1019:05 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 5/8RM 2,763

Find flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 7 August 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 2,367

One-way from

RM 1,639

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 4,770
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 23/11-26/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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2/9
  • 2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 15m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (RM 612 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 770 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 7 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 26/11

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

RM 2,644

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 16/9

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 29/9

01:45-19:20

1 stop24h 35m

RM 2,767

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 25/11

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 28/11

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

RM 3,045

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

11:00-19:05

2 stops25h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 30/9

06:00-06:30

2 stops31h 30m

RM 3,303

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN London Stansted - BKI Kota Kinabalu

STNBKI

London Stansted

Tue 1/9

08:15-22:05

3 stops30h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/9

10:25-14:30

3 stops35h 05m

RM 3,679
Fastest return journey

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

22:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 22/9

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

RM 3,719

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN London Stansted - BKI Kota Kinabalu

STNBKI

London Stansted

Tue 1/9

08:15-22:05

3 stops30h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 15/9

11:00-18:45

2 stops38h 45m

RM 3,736

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 17/9

18:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 23/9

01:30-19:10

1 stop24h 40m

RM 3,736

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

09:20-19:05

3 stops26h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 15/9

22:30-22:25

2 stops30h 55m

RM 3,826

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

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Best time to book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 3,213). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,021). 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 to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 4,341 and RM 5,632 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 2,367 on China Eastern (23 Nov–26 Dec).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Kota Kinabalu?

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Kota Kinabalu chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 65% of one-stop itineraries from London to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Kota Kinabalu?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 3,003.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Kota Kinabalu?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Kota Kinabalu, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Kota Kinabalu?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

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

The best time to book flights from London to Kota Kinabalu is 21 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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?

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from London. On average, Kota Kinabalu has 0 inbound flights from London per day from 1 airline. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

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

    Airlines like China Eastern, China Southern, and Etihad Airways fly from London to Kota Kinabalu in about 19h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11254 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to Kota Kinabalu round-trip from RM 3,953.

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

    The most popular route from London to Kota Kinabalu is London Heathrow - Kota Kinabalu. You may also consider London Stansted - Kota Kinabalu or London Gatwick - Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 3,213). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 6,021). 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 London to Kota Kinabalu

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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 3,953AverageRM 4,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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