Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is 15 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your KUL to YVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between KUL and YVR:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Narita International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
$592 is the best price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,179. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KUL to YVR if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from KUL to YVR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Of all flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% land on time at their destination.
Central Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 4 hours 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to KUL? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're landing on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from KUL to YVR in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another essential stop in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without a visit to Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.