Cheap flights from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu

from as little as £736

14 nights in Kota Kinabalu, departing Manchester on 19 / Jan / 2026 with Qatar Airways (price found 37 hours ago)

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Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu

Today alone, Netflights has searched over 911 flights. 19 / Jan / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Manchester/Kota Kinabalu route. There are around 158 flights on any given week from the UK to Kota Kinabalu and the cheapest month to fly right now is January.

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Min / Max Temperature (°C)
LOWEST

23 °C

AVG

27 °C

HIGHEST

31 °C

Rainfall (mm)
LOWEST

50 mm

AVG

215.8 mm

HIGHEST

350 mm

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We've compared all 158 flights that go to or via Kota Kinabalu every week, to find the best deal for you. Qatar Airways usually has the cheapest flights from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu, so keep an eye out for them in your search results. If they’re not the cheapest option, try searching by month to compare costs throughout the week.

When you fly 11291 km from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu, you can choose from seven airlines. Flights are most expensive during high season, and you can expect accommodation prices to be higher then too. Last-minute deals do crop up, but it's best to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

British Airways, Qatar Airways & Emirates are the most popular airlines for flying from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu, so look out for their deals and offers. To find the best price, try searching by month. Or, if you want to bag a last-minute offer, keep an eye on Netflights to monitor the prices.

Flights from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu usually take about 21 hrs. Once you've selected your flight, you'll need to fill out your details to book. And don’t forget to look at Netflights’ hotels and car hire – you could save even more money on your trip when you book everything in one go.

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