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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu from C$ 698

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — BKI
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
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 3 February 2026.

Mon 2/212:35 p.m.
YVR
-
BKI
2 stops41h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/27:05 a.m.
BKI
-
YVR
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2C$ 1,123
Sun 13/912:25 a.m.
YVR
-
BKI
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1010:00 p.m.
BKI
-
YVR
2 stops48h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2C$ 1,133
Wed 18/210:15 p.m.
YVR
-
BKI
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/38:00 p.m.
BKI
-
YVR
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 1,549
Wed 18/210:15 p.m.
YVR
-
BKI
1 stop28h 45m
Air Canada
Wed 18/38:00 p.m.
BKI
-
YVR
1 stop27h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/2C$ 1,596

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Round-trip from

C$ 1,549

One-way from

C$ 698
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 18/2-18/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 55m total
  • Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu
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26/3
  • 26/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 20m total
  • Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu
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Kota Kinabalu

Route

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Return

Price

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Wed 18/2

10:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

1 stop28h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 18/3

8:00 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

1 stop27h 05m

C$ 1,596

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Fri 20/3

11:55 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

1 stop27h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/3

10:25 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop32h 00m

C$ 2,076

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Mon 27/7

12:50 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop20h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/8

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

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 2,248

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Thu 23/4

12:50 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop20h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 26/4

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

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 2,255

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Thu 23/4

1:50 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops40h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 27/4

5:20 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

2 stops45h 10m

C$ 2,322

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Thu 26/3

5:25 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop26h 20m

C$ 698

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Sun 19/4

1:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop32h 00m

C$ 707

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 3 February 2026.
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
1,697 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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
1,697 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,697 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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 28h 45m. Fly via Air Canada 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$ 868.

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

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

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

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Japan AirlinesCheapestC$ 868AverageC$ 946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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