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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu from C$ 558

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 24/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — BKI
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 967

One-way from

C$ 558
6/11-30/11
  • 6/11-30/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 50m total
  • Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu
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24/10
  • 24/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 30m total
  • Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Thu 6/1111:50 a.m.YVR - BKI
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1110:00 p.m.BKI - YVR
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 967
Thu 16/105:25 p.m.YVR - BKI
1 stop38h 15mT'way Air
Mon 20/1011:40 p.m.BKI - YVR
1 stop30h 45mT'way Air
Deal found 10/9C$ 1,178
Thu 16/1012:50 p.m.YVR - BKI
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 19/101:30 a.m.BKI - YVR
1 stop22h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/9C$ 1,237

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Vancouver Intl

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Kota Kinabalu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Thu 6/11

11:50 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop20h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 30/11

10:00 p.m.-8:10 a.m.

2 stops26h 10m

C$ 967

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Thu 16/10

5:25 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop38h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 20/10

11:40 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop30h 45m

C$ 1,181

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Sat 31/1

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

1 stop20h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/2

8:00 p.m.-6:50 a.m.

1 stop26h 50m

C$ 1,225

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Thu 16/10

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

1 stop20h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 19/10

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

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 1,237

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Fri 24/10

6:15 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

3 stops49h 30m

C$ 558

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

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 11 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines and Air Canada from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,559 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

I thought it will be Japan Airlines on the way back to New York too. So I was soooo disappointed. I never expected that it will be American Airlines.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,559 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

I thought it will be Japan Airlines on the way back to New York too. So I was soooo disappointed. I never expected that it will be American Airlines.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

I thought it will be Japan Airlines on the way back to New York too. So I was soooo disappointed. I never expected that it will be American Airlines.

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

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Vancouver Intl. On average, Kota Kinabalu has 0 inbound flights from Vancouver Intl per day from 2 airlines. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    There are many flights that can get you from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu in 38h 15m. Fly via T'way Air to get the fastest option. The distance from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is about 11639 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is Japan Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 892 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 1,082.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to Kota Kinabalu?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Japan AirlinesCheapestC$ 892AverageC$ 1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,082AverageC$ 1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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