Which airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Cathay Pacific is the most popular airline that fly from Canada to Kota Kinabalu on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Kota Kinabalu with that airline and other airlines flying from Canada.

Cathay Pacific Flights to Kota Kinabalu

Cathay Pacific operates around 5 flights into Kota Kinabalu in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Hong Kong Intl, with the best round-trip Cathay Pacific deal found being C$ 952 (Vancouver Intl to Kota Kinabalu). Users have rated Cathay Pacific 7.6/10 in over 1,542 reviews on momondo.

How long does it take to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Flight times from Canada to Kota Kinabalu vary, but if you’re flying out of Toronto Pearson Intl and flying into Kota Kinabalu (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 30h 50m on average. Another popular route from Canada to Kota Kinabalu is flying from Vancouver Intl to Kota Kinabalu, which will take roughly 19h 20m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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1:40 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

19h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

1:05 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl

20h 35m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

C$ 1,037XiamenAir

Fri, 7 May - Fri, 25 Jun

1:40 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

19h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

1:05 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl

20h 35m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

C$ 1,037XiamenAir

Fri, 7 May - Fri, 18 Jun

1:40 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

19h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

1:05 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl

20h 35m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

C$ 1,112XiamenAir

Mon, 23 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

1:40 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

19h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

5:20 a.m. - 6:40 p.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl

28h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

C$ 1,125Multiple Airlines

Fri, 7 May - Fri, 18 Jun

1:40 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

19h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

3:00 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl

42h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

C$ 1,125Multiple Airlines

Fri, 7 May - Thu, 17 Jun

1:40 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

19h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

9:30 a.m. - 6:40 p.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl

24h 10m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

C$ 1,147Multiple Airlines

Fri, 7 May - Fri, 25 Jun

12:50 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

20h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

1:30 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl

22h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

C$ 1,153Multiple Airlines

Sun, 17 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb

1:40 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

19h 25m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

1:05 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl

20h 35m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

C$ 1,181XiamenAir

Fri, 7 May - Fri, 16 Jul

12:40 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

32h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:15 a.m. - 9:50 p.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl

35h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

C$ 1,232Cathay Pacific

Sat, 8 May - Thu, 17 Jun

1:05 a.m. - 12:35 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

32h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:15 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YVR Vancouver Intl

26h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

C$ 1,261Cathay Pacific

Sun, 28 Feb - Thu, 29 Apr

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12:35 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

39h 30m2 stops Tokyo Narita Kuala Lumpur Intl

8:00 p.m. - 7:57 p.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

36h 57m2 stops Singapore Changi Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,792Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

1:40 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

33h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

10:40 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

38h 45m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

C$ 2,191Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

12:35 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

33h 10m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

11:00 a.m. - 6:20 p.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

68h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

C$ 2,266Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

1:40 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

45h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:40 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

35h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

C$ 2,298Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

6:25 p.m. - 11:55 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

28h 30m2 stops New York LaGuardia Incheon Intl

10:40 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

35h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

C$ 2,329Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

12:35 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

33h 10m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

9:20 a.m. - 7:50 a.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

35h 30m3 stops Shenzhen Chengdu Vancouver Intl

C$ 2,338Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

6:45 p.m. - 6:20 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

34h 35m3 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Doha Hamad Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

9:20 a.m. - 7:50 a.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

35h 30m3 stops Shenzhen Chengdu Vancouver Intl

C$ 2,448Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

11:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

35h 10m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl London Heathrow Singapore Changi

10:40 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

38h 45m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

C$ 2,476Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

12:30 a.m. - 6:20 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

40h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

10:40 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

35h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

C$ 2,633Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

12:30 a.m. - 6:20 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-BKI Kota Kinabalu

28h 50m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

10:40 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.BKI Kota Kinabalu-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

35h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

C$ 2,846Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

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Price

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VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Fri 7/5

1:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop19h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 25/6

1:05 p.m.-6:40 p.m.

1 stop20h 35m

C$ 1,037

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Fri 7/5

1:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop19h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 18/6

1:05 p.m.-6:40 p.m.

1 stop20h 35m

C$ 1,037

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Mon 23/11

1:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop19h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/11

1:05 p.m.-6:40 p.m.

1 stop20h 35m

C$ 1,112

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Fri 7/5

1:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop19h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 18/6

5:20 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops28h 20m

C$ 1,124

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Fri 7/5

1:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop19h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 17/6

3:00 p.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops42h 40m

C$ 1,124

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Fri 7/5

1:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop19h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 25/6

9:30 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops24h 10m

C$ 1,147

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Sun 17/1

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

1 stop20h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 16/2

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

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 1,153

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Fri 7/5

1:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop19h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 16/7

1:05 p.m.-6:40 p.m.

1 stop20h 35m

C$ 1,181

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Sat 8/5

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

1 stop32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 17/6

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

1 stop35h 35m

C$ 1,232

VancouverKota Kinabalu

YVR Vancouver Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

YVRBKI

Vancouver Intl

Sun 28/2

1:05 a.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/4

1:15 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop26h 20m

C$ 1,261

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Best One-Way Price	C$ 659
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 1,037
Fastest flight time	32h 15m

The best one-way flight price to Kota Kinabalu from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 659 (Toronto Pearson Intl to Kota Kinabalu).

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The best round-trip flight price to Kota Kinabalu from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 1,037 (Vancouver Intl to Kota Kinabalu).

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The fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu from Canada takes 32h 15m (Vancouver Intl to Kota Kinabalu).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Kota Kinabalu

Is there an alternative airport near Kota Kinabalu?

Labuan Airport, Kudat Airport or Lawas Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Kota Kinabalu.

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There is 1 operator available for flights to Kota Kinabalu Airport as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Kota Kinabalu Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kota Kinabalu Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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