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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from RM 1,763

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — BKI
26 May — 2 Jun1
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 26 April 2026.

Mon 11/511:35
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Tue 19/501:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/4RM 3,297
Fri 12/611:35
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Fri 19/601:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/4RM 3,352
Wed 10/618:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/609:30
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4RM 3,356
Wed 21/1017:15
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops31h 55m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri 30/1021:45
BKI
-
LHR
2 stops41h 35m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 22/4RM 3,400
Mon 8/611:35
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 21/601:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop36h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/4RM 3,479
Fri 11/917:15
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops19h 00m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri 25/921:00
BKI
-
LHR
2 stops40h 25m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 24/4RM 3,523
Thu 26/1108:50
LGW
-
BKI
3 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/210:10
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4RM 3,531
Sun 13/917:15
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops19h 05m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat 19/917:10
BKI
-
LHR
2 stops20h 15m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 25/4RM 3,566
Sat 13/611:35
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 20/601:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop36h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/4RM 3,622
Mon 8/611:35
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 14/601:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/4RM 3,669
Fri 11/911:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/917:15
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4RM 3,764
Tue 2/611:35
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 14/601:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/4RM 3,800

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 26 April 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 3,297

One-way from

RM 1,763

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RM 3,638
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  • China Eastern
  • 11/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 25m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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6/6
  • 6/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 15m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 618 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 26 April 2026.
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LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 13/6

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 20/6

01:30-06:40

1 stop36h 10m

RM 3,832

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Wed 20/5

06:15-22:05

3 stops32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 27/5

18:15-12:55

2 stops25h 40m

RM 3,923

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 10/6

15:20-00:30

2 stops50h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 16/6

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

RM 3,923

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 29/5

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/6

01:30-06:40

1 stop36h 10m

RM 4,058

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 12/9

10:25-14:20

2 stops20h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 25/9

13:00-07:25

2 stops25h 25m

RM 4,307

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 8/6

14:45-00:30

2 stops26h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 14/6

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

RM 4,446

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 6/7

11:40-00:30

1 stop29h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 19/7

01:45-19:40

1 stop24h 55m

RM 4,450

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Tue 2/6

06:15-13:00

2 stops23h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 16/6

10:10-09:55

2 stops30h 45m

RM 4,581

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 29/5

21:45-10:30

2 stops29h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/6

13:20-12:45

2 stops30h 25m

RM 4,585

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

21:45-10:30

2 stops29h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 30/6

21:30-18:45

2 stops28h 15m

RM 4,612

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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

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 69 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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 2,160). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,523). 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?

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 82% 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 2,911.

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.

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 29h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10m. 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 3,280. Malaysia Airlines is 13% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The most popular route from London to Kota Kinabalu is London Gatwick - Kota Kinabalu. You may also consider London Heathrow - Kota Kinabalu or London Stansted - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 2,160). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 3,523). 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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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 3,280AverageRM 3,819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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