What percentage of Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, a significant majority of flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City were direct, accounting for 80.6% of all flights. For flights that include a stopover, the median number of stopovers was 1. This high percentage of direct flights suggests that travelers have ample options for non-stop journeys between these two cities. The prevalence of direct routes can often lead to more convenient and quicker travel experiences.

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City?

The typical direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City has a median duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 706 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 9 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers prioritizing speed and convenience will find direct flights to be significantly faster.

How often do Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City flight prices drop?

Prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City typically drop frequently. This route is classified as experiencing frequent price fluctuations across the trailing 30 days. This pattern suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find reduced fares. Monitoring prices consistently can be beneficial for securing a good deal on this route.

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Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City

A typical journey from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City takes about 1h 30m, including connections. This is considered a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 706 kilometers. Given that almost all itineraries are non-stop on this route, you can expect a quick and direct travel experience.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City, prices typically range from $63–$140, with a median of $75. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals might require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City? The most affordable month to fly is typically September, with a median fare of just $40. Other cost-effective months include August, where the median fare is $54, and July, with a median fare of $61. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Regarding direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City, 80.6% of recent fares were for non-stop itineraries, meaning almost all itineraries are non-stop. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable flights.

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City

Regular price: $71 - $159

Prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 71 USD to 159 USD. The current lowest deal is 108 USD with AirAsia for travel from Oct 9-Oct 23.

now $108

Low $71

High $159

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City

The cheapest month to fly from KUL to HKT is September, with a median price of $40. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $118. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $40

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $118

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City

AirAsia

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Phuket City

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Phuket City (HKT)

AirAsia

$141

$119

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Phuket City

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Malindo Airways

$119

$124

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Phuket City

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Malindo Airways

$120

$124

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SZB - Phuket City

Kuala Lumpur (SZB) - Phuket City (HKT)

Northwest Regional Airlines

$224

$160

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SZB - Phuket City

Kuala Lumpur (SZB) - Phuket City (HKT)

Northwest Regional Airlines

$232

$171

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Phuket City

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Scoot

$203

$179

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City

7 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 29

$224 → $160

29%

5 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 27

$232 → $171

26%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

$172 → $122

29%

2 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 30

$235 → $189

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City

Kuala Lumpur - Phuket City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City are above the typical level at $108.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September has the lowest median price at $40, offering the best value.

⏱️ Flight duration

Short 1h 30m direct flights

The typical direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City is 1 hour 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Direct flights make up 80.6% of recent routes, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

AirAsia offers direct flights

AirAsia is a key airline providing direct flights on the Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are uncommon

Historically, only 3% of recent fares were considered good prices for this route.

Kuala Lumpur main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a great choice for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$118

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport offers another option for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Phuket City main airports to arrive at

Phuket International (HKT)

Cheapest

Phuket International Airport is a convenient arrival point for your trip to Phuket City.

📍 ~20 km from Phuket City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$118

Airports nearby Phuket City used as alternative

Krabi (KBV)

Cheapest

Krabi (KBV) is a primary alternative due to its proximity and similar flight profiles to Phuket.

📍 ~135 km from Phuket City (reachable by car or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$89

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phuket City

Historically, the best prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $62. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $206. For those booking 14-27 days out, the average price is around $133, while 7-13 days prior to travel shows an average of $157. This indicates that planning significantly ahead can lead to substantial savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City is considered to be $63 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $75. Prices tend to increase significantly for deals above the median, with 75% of prices observed at $140 or less. Therefore, if you find a flight at or below $63, it's typically a very competitive offer.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City are September, with a median price of $40, and August, with a median price of $54. July also shows a relatively low median price of $61. The annual median price for this route is $75, indicating that these specific months offer prices significantly below the yearly average. Travelers looking for the best value should consider these months for their trips.

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Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City: Overview

Insights for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City

How much is a round trip from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City

Regular price: $71 - $159

Prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 71 USD to 159 USD. The current lowest deal is 108 USD with AirAsia for travel from Oct 9-Oct 23.

now $108

Low $71

High $159

The cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City

September

Cheapest

Flights from $40

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $118

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City

AirAsia

Last-minute flights going from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Phuket City

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Phuket City (HKT)

AirAsia

$141

$119

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Phuket City

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Malindo Airways

$119

$124

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Phuket City

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Malindo Airways

$120

$124

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SZB - Phuket City

Kuala Lumpur (SZB) - Phuket City (HKT)

Northwest Regional Airlines

$224

$160

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SZB - Phuket City

Kuala Lumpur (SZB) - Phuket City (HKT)

Northwest Regional Airlines

$232

$171

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

KUL - Phuket City

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Phuket City (HKT)

Scoot

$203

$179

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City

7 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 29

$224 → $160

29%

5 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 27

$232 → $171

26%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

$172 → $122

29%

2 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 30

$235 → $189

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket City