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Flight deals from Vancouver International to Kota Kinabalu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver International to Kota Kinabalu? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.768 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 768 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.812 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Jan, returning Wed, 11 Feb.Return flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 7 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 11 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 812 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.935 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with T'way Air and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with T'way Air, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 935 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.955 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Jan, returning Tue, 13 Jan.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 6 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 955 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.1.028 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Zipair and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.028 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.1.034 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Feb.Return flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.034 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.1.258 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Jan, returning Sat, 25 Apr.Return flight with Japan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.258 €, select.

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Vancouver International to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Vancouver International to Kota Kinabalu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Kinabalu.

Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found768 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver International to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver International to Kota Kinabalu is 768 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Vancouver International to Kota Kinabalu. But we found flights with one or more stops from 768 €.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from Vancouver International to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver International to Kota Kinabalu is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Tuesday, 26 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Vancouver International Airport and Kota Kinabalu Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kota Kinabalu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Cathay Pacific offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know

  • Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kota Kinabalu 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YVR to BKI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • Right now, 391 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 768 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YVR to BKI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from YVR to BKI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel near YVR? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport to central Kota Kinabalu has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Kota Kinabalu in February.

  • The warmest month in Kota Kinabalu is May, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YVR to BKI in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Sandakan is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).

  • Around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..

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