Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Vancouver International

Taking connecting flights is the only way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Vancouver. ANA, JAL, Cathay Pacific, Eva Airways, China Eastern, China Southern and a number of other airlines fly the route, taking at least 18 hours, with a stop scheduled somewhere along the route. Stopovers can be as short as two hours but can be much longer. Since it’s a long flight, it should be a good idea to find an airline that offers Wi-Fi and recharging power on board (airlines allow passengers to use laptops and tablets, not smartphones). To find the best prices on the flight, trying one of the clever search tools by Skyscanner is a good idea.

Flying out of Kuala Lumpur

A large, gleaming place with plenty of great shopping and restaurants, Kuala Lumpur’s international airport is one of the most popular in the entire region. With its passenger rest zones, free Wi-Fi, shopping, restaurants, business centers, gyms and showers, all open 24 hours, it’s an interesting airport to be in.

One area of difficulty many passengers complain about is the amount of time that it takes to clear security and immigration. Waits tend to be overly long, and there are often flights missed as a result.

When you arrive at the airport for your flight, then, it’s a good idea to make sure that you have three hours on hand. Getting to the airport isn’t hard. There is the KLIA Express train, and there are taxis and buses.

Arriving in Vancouver

Vancouver’s airport is often praised for its adventurous dining, and great interior décor: not many airports around the world have giant indoor waterfalls and aquariums. With air travel expanding far more quickly than ever anticipated, however, airports are overwhelmed, and it shows in the length of waits needed. Passengers arriving in Vancouver often need to wait a half-hour for their luggage on a slow day, and even longer when there are many passengers. Things can be chaotic once you step out of the airport, as well, as buses, taxis and other vehicles jostle for space.

Having a hotel room lined up is one of the easiest ways to get into the city -- you only have to head to the courtesy phone at Arrivals, and call the hotel for a free shuttle. Making reservations well in advance is a good idea, and Skyscanner can help.

If you have other plans, there is excellent public transportation. The Canada Line train, as well as the city bus service, are all excellent, affordable options.

Looking around Vancouver

Vancouver has a reputation as a gleaming, modern city, but there is so much more to it. It has history in its Gastown neighborhood, international culture in Chinatown, nature in Stanley Park and cosmopolitan fun at the Granville Public Market. The wonders of Canada are righ