How long is the flight from Canada to Kota Kinabalu?

Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines can get you from Canada to Kota Kinabalu in just under 31h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 15m. There are 11639 km between Canada and Kota Kinabalu. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Canada to Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular flight routes from Canada to Kota Kinabalu are Vancouver Intl - Kota Kinabalu, Toronto Pearson Intl - Kota Kinabalu and Québec City - Kota Kinabalu.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to BKI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Canada to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Canada?

If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Canada, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 5.8 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Canada to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canada 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.

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Mon 16/1112:50 p.m. -

1 stop19h 40m

Wed 25/111:30 a.m. -

1 stop23h 40m

Deal found 8/9C$ 1,115

Sun 22/111:05 a.m. -

1 stop31h 30m

Tue 1/121:30 a.m. -

1 stop26h 30m

Deal found 9/9C$ 1,122

Tue 17/111:05 a.m. -

1 stop31h 30m

Sat 21/111:30 a.m. -

1 stop36h 05m

Deal found 10/9C$ 1,166

Sun 22/111:05 a.m. -

2 stops25h 15m

Tue 1/121:30 a.m. -

1 stop26h 30m

Deal found 9/9C$ 1,311

Tue 3/111:15 p.m. -

2 stops40h 05m

Thu 26/116:00 p.m. -

2 stops38h 20m

Deal found 9/9C$ 1,755

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VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Tue 6/10

5:25 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

2 stops38h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 882

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Tue 6/10

7:10 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

2 stops60h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,117

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Sun 22/11

1:05 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop31h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 1/12

1:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

1 stop26h 30m

C$ 1,122

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VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Tue 6/10

2:20 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop18h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,142

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Mon 5/10

1:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop19h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,162

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Tue 17/11

1:05 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop31h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 21/11

1:30 a.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop36h 05m

C$ 1,166

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Thu 21/1

1:20 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops31h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 11/2

4:05 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops36h 40m

C$ 1,341

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Wed 20/1

1:05 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop31h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/2

7:05 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops32h 55m

C$ 1,494

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Sat 10/10

1:05 a.m.-6:35 p.m.

2 stops26h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 18/10

7:00 a.m.-5:55 p.m.

2 stops25h 55m

C$ 1,501

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Fri 22/1

1:20 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

1 stop19h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/2

7:05 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops57h 40m

C$ 1,639

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific from Canada to Kota Kinabalu. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.6

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1,482 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,482 reviews

Cathay Pacific

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Canada?
If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Canada, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 5.8 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu.
How long is the flight from Canada to Kota Kinabalu?
Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines can get you from Canada to Kota Kinabalu in just under 31h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 15m. There are 11639 km between Canada and Kota Kinabalu. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from Canada to Kota Kinabalu?
The most popular flight routes from Canada to Kota Kinabalu are Vancouver Intl - Kota Kinabalu, Toronto Pearson Intl - Kota Kinabalu and Québec City - Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for flights from Canada to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Canada to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Canada to Kota Kinabalu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Canada to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Canada to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canada 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.

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