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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,214
Typical prices: C$ 1,294-C$ 2,250
China Eastern
Sat 27/1Sat 17/2
YVR - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 582
Typical prices: C$ 733-C$ 1,138
XiamenAir
Thu 11/1
YVR - BKI • 1 stop
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Cathay Pacific
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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8CA - BKI
Cheapest • 18% average savings
YEG - BKI
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October
Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Kota Kinabalu

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Wed, 27 Jan - Wed, 17 Feb
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12:50 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
20h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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1:30 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.BKI  Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl
22h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
C$ 1,214Multiple Airlines
Mon, 25 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb
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12:50 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
20h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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1:30 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.BKI  Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl
22h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
C$ 1,255China Eastern
Fri, 20 Nov - Sat, 19 Dec
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1:35 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
20h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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1:30 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.BKI  Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl
35h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
C$ 1,255Cathay Pacific
Thu, 19 Nov - Sat, 19 Dec
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1:05 a.m. - 12:35 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
32h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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1:30 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.BKI  Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl
35h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
C$ 1,255Cathay Pacific
Wed, 17 Mar - Sun, 28 Mar
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5:15 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.YYC  Calgary-BKI Kota Kinabalu
41h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Shanghai Pu Dong
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1:30 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.BKI  Kota Kinabalu-YYC Calgary
29h 55m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles
C$ 1,331Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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12:40 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.YEG  Edmonton-BKI Kota Kinabalu
45h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Shanghai Pu Dong
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1:30 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.BKI  Kota Kinabalu-YEG Edmonton
29h 40m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Vancouver Intl
C$ 1,338Multiple Airlines
Mon, 25 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb
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1:35 p.m. - 12:20 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
31h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl
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1:30 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.BKI  Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl
35h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
C$ 1,358Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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6:00 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.YWG  Winnipeg-BKI Kota Kinabalu
29h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Shanghai Pu Dong
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1:30 a.m. - 12:44 a.m.BKI  Kota Kinabalu-YWG Winnipeg
37h 14m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Vancouver Intl
C$ 1,372Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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8:55 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.YWG  Winnipeg-BKI Kota Kinabalu
38h 35m2 stops Vancouver Intl Shanghai Pu Dong
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1:30 a.m. - 12:44 a.m.BKI  Kota Kinabalu-YWG Winnipeg
37h 14m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Vancouver Intl
C$ 1,376Multiple Airlines
Mon, 25 Jan - Wed, 17 Feb
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1:20 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu
44h 35m2 stops Incheon Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl
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1:05 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.BKI  Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl
38h 25m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Osaka Kansai Intl
C$ 1,397Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Kota Kinabalu

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What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu is the cheapest route at C$ 1,214 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a round-trip flight from Canada to Kota Kinabalu costs C$ 1,686, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from Vancouver average C$ 1,292, while Calgary runs a bit higher at C$ 1,294.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu at C$ 1,401 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at C$ 2,794.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

•October is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu with an average price of C$ 1,245 round-trip.
•December (C$ 2,808) and June (C$ 2,036) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Afternoon flights to Kota Kinabalu are the cheapest at C$ 1,608 round-trip on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at C$ 1,846.

What is a good deal for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights under C$ 1,294 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Vancouver C$ 1,162
•Calgary C$ 1,247.

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Key details for flights to Kota Kinabalu

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

C$ 582
Beat the crowds with an average 49% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 79% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights to Kota Kinabalu

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Your questions about flights to Kota Kinabalu, answered

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  • How do I know if a flight to Kota Kinabalu is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around C$ 1,294 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu are from Vancouver, starting at C$ 1,214 round-trip.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kota Kinabalu?

    Air Canada operates the most flights from Canada to Kota Kinabalu at 0 per week, while Cathay Pacific is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Canada to Kota Kinabalu. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking Kota Kinabalu flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Kota Kinabalu, a good round-trip fare is around C$ 1,294. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Kota Kinabalu in October. Round-trip fares historically average C$ 1,245, making October the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to noon to save up to C$ 238 per round-trip. Noon flights to Kota Kinabalu average C$ 1,608 compared to C$ 1,846 for morning flights.

Reviews of the top airline flying to Kota Kinabalu

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Cathay PacificOverall score based on 1533 reviews
8.1Crew
7.9Boarding
7.6Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.3Food
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The economy class was entirely too squished. I was OK, but then, when the person in front of me recline their seat, I reclined mine and the man behind me politely asked me not. I was OK as I am only 5’3” but I saw a lot of the taller men not have adequate legroom for a very long plane ride from Vancouver to Singapore. I feel like it is unsafe for people to be that cramped.

6.0 GoodRichard and Martha, Oct 2026
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The economy class was entirely too squished. I was OK, but then, when the person in front of me recline their seat, I reclined mine and the man behind me politely asked me not. I was OK as I am only 5’3” but I saw a lot of the taller men not have adequate legroom for a very long plane ride from Vancouver to Singapore. I feel like it is unsafe for people to be that cramped.

Previous flight with Cathay from LAX was delayed thus missing this flight to KL by 12 hours. This in turn missed other travel arrangements from KL. They did provide overnight accommodation in Hong Kong.

Cathay has always been great. Even allowed some leniency on my baggage weight. I believe they are also on the more leg room side of airlines.

Missed our flight with Cathay due to late Westjet plane and chaotic Toronto airport. Had to clear customs get bags and re check bags in an hour. Did not make it got lost not clear signage with bag drop off. West jet only allowed 1 checked bag for this international fluid. Cathay checked my second bag for free.

Boarding on any airline is a hot mess. Load your pivilaged passengers, then back to front. Back to front.

The flight experience was good for a long flight over the pole, but it got my wife to the Far East in time.

Problems with entertainment system eventually rectified. Cabin crew attentive and polite but a bit absent minded when it came to remembering requests, salt, sugar etc.

We flew economy light. We did not want to check bags and we had free 1 bag, but just had back packs with small personal item. Try as we may could only get bags down to 17lbs each. So we put 2 lbs from one bag into other and checked it. I think if someone has a checked bag allowance and chose not to use it , it would benefit both parties to bump carry on weight up to the next level of 22lbs or 10kgs. Just a thought.

Trip was fine. My only complaint was that when the passenger in front of me reclined her seat (which was, in essence, the whole flight except landing and take-off,) it was uncomfortably claustrophobic for me and very difficult for my husband to get in and out of his window seat. Also uncomfortable to watch the entertainment because the screen was right in your face.

Cathay much better than other options Imigration was a total mess on arrival in KL but not Cathay s fault

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