Statistics on Vancouver-Kota Kinabalu flights:what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go:what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu (from:Vancouver)
The average price to go to Kota Kinabalu from Vancouver airport is $ 1573 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1254 (in april) and $ 1972 (in december),which is a saving of $ 320 or a surplus of $ 400 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1406 to $1462 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kota Kinabalu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your Vancouver-Kota Kinabalu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1957 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1254,saving $ 320 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1573). Conversely,december will be the most expensive ($ 1972).
Flight Vancouver-Kota Kinabalu:when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1199 | $ 1496 | fair price |
| February | $ 1090 | $ 1537 | fair price |
| March | $ 1173 | $ 1642 | fair price |
| April | $ 1097 | $ 1254 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 1084 | $ 1296 | good price |
| June | $ 1311 | $ 1763 | fair price |
| July | $ 1600 | $ 1940 | high price |
| August | $ 1371 | $ 1812 | high price |
| September | $ 983 | $ 1441 | good price |
| October | $ 1202 | $ 1459 | fair price |
| November | $ 952 | $ 1266 | good price |
| December | $ 1509 | $ 1972 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket:if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search,go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu range from $674 to $2586. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $675 to $731),1% at the maximum price (from $2530 to $2586). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1406 to $1462 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Kota Kinabalu flight
There are 13 companies that serve Vancouver from Kota Kinabalu airport:Japan Airlines,Air Canada,Philippine Airlines,EVA Air,United,China Airlines,Cathay Pacific,Korean Air,ANA,WestJet,Austrian Airlines,Singapore Airlines and flair airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 1957 flights analyzed in previous years,Japan Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Vancouver->Kota Kinabalu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically,Vancouver-Kota Kinabalu flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date,you can save an average of $119. On the other hand,departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $271.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically,return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Vancouver departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date,you will save an average of $147. Conversely,departing from Kota Kinabalu on a saturday may cost you an additional $129.
Top prices Vancouver-Kota Kinabalu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver →Kota Kinabalu | 10-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 1187 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Vancouver →Kota Kinabalu | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 1105 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Vancouver →Kota Kinabalu | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 1107 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver →Kota Kinabalu | 19-06 to 26-06-2025 | $ 1011 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver →Kota Kinabalu | 05-10 to 25-10-2025 | $ 808 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver →Kota Kinabalu | 01-11 to 23-11-2025 | $ 856 | layover flight with Austrian Airlines |
| Vancouver →Kota Kinabalu | 04-11 to 22-11-2025 | $ 822 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver →Kota Kinabalu | 05-11 to 25-11-2025 | $ 846 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver →Kota Kinabalu | 19-12 to 23-12-2025 | $ 1211 | layover flight with Xiamen Airlines |
| Vancouver →Kota Kinabalu | 07-01 to 15-01-2026 | $ 758 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Kota Kinabalu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically,you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However,you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know:the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book,but also on the day of the week you book! So,to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Vancouver-Kota Kinabalu flight,it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu,it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1157 $,which is a saving of 416 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand,if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance,you will pay the full price (336 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore,we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
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| January | - |
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What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically,thursday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Kota Kinabalu are the cheapest. So,by buying your plane ticket on a thursday,you will save $79. Conversely,by buying it on a friday,you may end up paying $84 more.
Vancouver to Kota Kinabalu:flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 1106 $1105 to $1107 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1215 $1011 to $1418 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 808 $808 to $808 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 841 $822 to $856 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1284 $1211 to $1356 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 758 $758 to $758 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price,may,june,october,november,december and january are cheaper to travel to Kota Kinabalu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!