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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu from C$ 721

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — BKI
19 Apr — 26 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 March 2026.

Sun 13/910:10 p.m.
YVR
-
BKI
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/1011:30 a.m.
BKI
-
YVR
2 stops39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3C$ 1,188
Mon 31/81:05 a.m.
YVR
-
BKI
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/91:15 a.m.
BKI
-
YVR
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3C$ 1,204
Sun 13/910:10 p.m.
YVR
-
BKI
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/107:05 p.m.
BKI
-
YVR
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,233
Sun 13/910:10 p.m.
YVR
-
BKI
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 17/105:45 p.m.
BKI
-
YVR
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3C$ 1,236
Thu 17/912:30 a.m.
YVR
-
BKI
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/94:20 p.m.
BKI
-
YVR
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,237
Sun 15/1110:15 p.m.
YVR
-
BKI
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/112:40 p.m.
BKI
-
YVR
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,238
Tue 1/910:45 a.m.
YVR
-
BKI
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/912:15 p.m.
BKI
-
YVR
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3C$ 1,302

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Round-trip from

C$ 1,188

One-way from

C$ 721
13/9-25/10
  • 13/9-25/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 10m total
  • Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu
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29/4
  • 29/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Sun 12/4

5:25 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 stop28h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 16/5

12:55 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop29h 00m

C$ 1,344

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Wed 16/9

2:00 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

2 stops41h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 20/9

5:20 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops45h 25m

C$ 1,458

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Fri 21/8

2:00 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

2 stops53h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/9

7:05 p.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops31h 40m

C$ 1,680

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Fri 21/8

10:50 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop21h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 5/9

8:45 p.m.-6:50 a.m.

1 stop25h 05m

C$ 1,815
Quickest round-trip

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Thu 27/8

12:40 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop20h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/9

1:30 a.m.-9:10 a.m.

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 2,046

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Mon 31/8

9:55 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop23h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7/9

1:15 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop35h 35m

C$ 2,319

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Wed 16/9

9:15 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop24h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 19/9

1:15 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop35h 10m

C$ 2,323
Cheapest one-way

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Mon 29/6

1:05 a.m.-1:20 a.m.

1 stop33h 15m

C$ 740

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Thu 2/7

10:15 p.m.-10:30 a.m.

3 stops45h 15m

C$ 762

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Fri 1/5

9:27 a.m.-1:20 a.m.

3 stops48h 53m

C$ 796

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines from Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,741 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HEL - FRA

Short flight, so entertainment was not necessary and not applicable.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,741 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,741 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

HEL - FRA

Short flight, so entertainment was not necessary and not applicable.

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

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Vancouver. On average, Kota Kinabalu has 0 inbound flights from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are many flights that can get you from Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu in 41h 55m. Fly via Japan Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 11639 km between Vancouver and Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Flying on Japan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at C$ 873.

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

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Japan AirlinesCheapestC$ 873AverageC$ 931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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