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£334 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest return fare
£473
Overall average: £997
China Southern
Wed 22/4Fri 8/5
LHR - BKI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£334
Typical prices: £502-£639
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Tue 16/6
LHR - BKI • 2 stops
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China Southern
Cheapest • from £473 (return)
Singapore Airlines
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Heathrow and Kota Kinabalu. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Singapore (SIN)
Cheapest • Avg £689 (return)
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Shortest trip • 17h 40m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu (LHR-BKI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

Wed, 22 Apr - Fri, 8 May
China Southern Logo
19:15 - 00:30
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BKI
22h 15m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
01:45 - 19:00
BKI
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LHR
24h 15m
1 stop
£473China Southern
Thu, 4 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
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21:00 - 00:30
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BKI
20h 30m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
01:45 - 19:00
BKI
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LHR
24h 15m
1 stop
£497China Southern
Sun, 19 Apr - Fri, 1 May
China Southern Logo
19:15 - 00:30
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BKI
22h 15m
2 stops
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01:45 - 19:00
BKI
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LHR
24h 15m
1 stop
£499China Southern
Sun, 8 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
China Southern Logo
17:15 - 00:30
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BKI
23h 15m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
01:45 - 18:35
BKI
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LHR
24h 50m
1 stop
£502China Southern
Thu, 18 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 00:30
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BKI
20h 10m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 18:40
BKI
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LHR
24h 10m
1 stop
£505China Eastern
Wed, 22 Apr - Fri, 8 May
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 00:30
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BKI
19h 20m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
01:45 - 19:00
BKI
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24h 15m
1 stop
£516China Southern
Mon, 9 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 18:00
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BKI
36h 30m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 17:00
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LHR
29h 55m
1 stop
£522China Southern
Mon, 9 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
China Southern Logo
19:35 - 00:30
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BKI
20h 55m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 17:00
BKI
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LHR
29h 55m
1 stop
£534China Southern
Sat, 18 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 00:30
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BKI
20h 30m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
01:45 - 19:00
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LHR
24h 15m
1 stop
£536China Southern
Tue, 17 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 00:30
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BKI
18h 30m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
00:30 - 17:05
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LHR
48h 35m
2 stops
£536China Southern
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu is May, where tickets cost £616 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,225 and £996 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£334
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu was £334 for a one-way ticket and £473 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    When flying out of London Heathrow Airport you will be using London Heathrow. You will be landing at Kota Kinabalu, also known as Kota Kinabalu.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Kota Kinabalu, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Kota Kinabalu, Singapore Airlines or Malaysia Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Kota Kinabalu are Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. With an average price for the route of £675 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Malaysia Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £783 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu from London Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1463 reviews
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8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
8.6Crew
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Overall were very good and I was satisfied w/ all the food and services.

10.0 ExcellentDulcie, Jan 2026
HKG - SIN
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Overall were very good and I was satisfied w/ all the food and services.

The flight arrived on time. 2×2 seating meant no one needed to sit in the middle. This was a connectibf flight from Singapore and required going to 3 counters in different levels to check a golf bag

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

The crew was very courteous and professional. the flight is relatively clean and comfortable.

Pleasant business class flight experience with good onboarding experience. Flight service team was excellent with usual book-the-chef menu available

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Service was top notch and the attention to passengers is great. Takeoff and landing was on schedule. Food selection is good

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

The business class seats were above average spaced, allowing for a truly full bed experience. Ot would be good if RB joins an international alliance for increased preference by travellers

The flight was on-time and we landed safely! But - toilets were tiny The seats were thin and very uncomfortable My seat rest wouldn’t tilt back so massive back ache after a while - the button had been removed. Seat back pocket was ripped Food was inedible- we’d ordered asian vegetarian - shockingly bad. The interior fit out was like the plane was 40 hard years yet it was a 787. No wifi.. no exterior cameras like Emirates.

Poor selection of movies and entertainment options. Disappointing food options in business.

Either the PA system of Brunei International Airport is of poor quality, or the staff making the announcement was not clear is reading the announcement. The staff at the gate also did not further announce to the passengers with regards to the rows for boarding. On board, the crew was of little to nil help. The only times they were around were during takeoff, "distributing" food and landing. And even during those times they were just there to get "their" job done with little to nil interest to "serve" the customers/passengers. They did not request the passenger in front of us to put his seat up during takeoff, they did not request the passengers to put their seat up during mealtime. The capability of the crew has dropped significantly in comparison to the old times. The crew is in need of better training.

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