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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu from C$ 492

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — BKI
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,070

One-way from

C$ 492
26/10-10/11
  • 26/10-10/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 00m total
  • Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu
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6/9
  • 6/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 55m 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 29 July 2025.

Sun 26/1012:15 a.m.YVR - BKI
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1111:50 a.m.BKI - YVR
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 1,070
Sun 7/912:10 a.m.YVR - BKI
1 stop20h 05mAir Canada
Sat 20/912:15 p.m.BKI - YVR
1 stop35h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,200
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 28/7C$ 1,237
Tue 28/101:45 p.m.YVR - BKI
2 stops41h 35mJapan Airlines
Wed 12/117:05 p.m.BKI - YVR
2 stops31h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 1,257

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Return

Price

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Sun 26/10

12:15 a.m.-5:05 p.m.

2 stops25h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/11

11:50 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

1 stop36h 10m

C$ 1,070

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Sun 7/9

12:10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop20h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 20/9

12:15 p.m.-8:35 a.m.

1 stop35h 20m

C$ 1,200

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$ 1,237

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Tue 28/10

1:45 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

2 stops41h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 12/11

7:05 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

2 stops31h 40m

C$ 1,257

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR - BKI

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Sat 6/9

5:25 p.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop25h 55m

C$ 492

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Deals found on 28/7

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

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 29 July 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.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,745.

What’s the fastest layover option from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Incheon (ICN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 6h 13m.

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 29 July 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
1,535 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,822 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver Intl to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • 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 Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 1,200 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are T'way Air and Japan Airlines, starting at C$ 1,237 and C$ 1,257 round-trip.

  • 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?

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

  • 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 29 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Japan AirlinesCheapestC$ 883AverageC$ 1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,071AverageC$ 1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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