How many flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 21.6% of flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur were non-stop. The majority of flights on this route involve at least one stopover. For those flights that do include connections, the median number of stopovers was typically two. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

What's the flight time from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur has a median duration of 9 hours and 0 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 17 hours and 0 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 6585 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when choosing between direct and connecting flights.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

Historically, good prices on flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer favorable fares. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing when planning their trips, making it a route where deals are regularly available. This trend has been observed across the trailing 30 days of data.

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Sydney to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur cover a substantial distance of 6,585 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This means you should expect a significant travel time, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

When searching for cheap flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, fares typically range from $596 to $1186, with a median price of $856. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, indicating a dynamic market for this journey.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, the data shows that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $426. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $431, followed by March at a median of $541.

Regarding direct flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, only 21.6% of recent itineraries are non-stop, meaning most itineraries connect at least once. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur takes approximately 9h 0m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 20h 15m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 9h 0m.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: A$575 - A$1,415

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.

The regular price range for this route is typically between AUD 575 and AUD 1415. The current lowest deal is AUD 558 with Scoot, for travel from Oct 31-Nov 29.

now A$558

Low A$575

High A$1,415

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur is March, with a median price of $508. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1151. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$508

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,151

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Direct flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

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Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$703

A$562

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$673

A$562

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$677

A$562

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$756

A$562

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$743

A$562

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$744

A$562

One-way

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

28 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 30

A$1,273 → A$643

50%

28 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 29

A$1,273 → A$645

49%

18 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 19

A$1,222 → A$605

50%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

A$1,212 → A$602

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Sydney - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur are near the typical level of $856.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the cheapest prices

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, with a median price of $508.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 0m

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur takes 9h 0m, while connecting flights take 20h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 78.4% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

FlyAsianXpress offers direct flights

FlyAsianXpress has offered direct flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport offers direct and connecting flights to Kuala Lumpur, providing a convenient departure point.

📍 ~9 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$557

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport serves as an alternative departure option for flights to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~46 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$813

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~44 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$557

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Cheapest

Singapore Changi is a major global hub with extensive international connectivity, offering many flight options.

📍 ~315 km from Kuala Lumpur (requires international border crossing into Singapore)

💸 Flights from ~A$489

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $889. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw average prices rise to $990, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an even higher average price of $1508. Planning your trip within this recommended window can help secure more favorable fares.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur is considered to be $596 or less. The median price for this route was $856. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of fares observed at $1186 or higher. Aiming for a fare around or below $596 generally indicates a cost-effective booking.

Historically, October and April have been the cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, with median prices of $426 and $431 respectively. March also offered relatively low prices, with a median of $541. These months are typically more affordable compared to the annual median price of $856 for this route. Travelers looking for the best value may consider planning their trips during these periods.

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Sydney to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: A$575 - A$1,415

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.

The regular price range for this route is typically between AUD 575 and AUD 1415. The current lowest deal is AUD 558 with Scoot, for travel from Oct 31-Nov 29.

now A$558

Low A$575

High A$1,415

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$508

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,151

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

FlyAsianXpress

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$703

A$562

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$673

A$562

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$677

A$562

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$756

A$562

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$743

A$562

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$744

A$562

One-way

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

28 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 30

A$1,273 → A$643

50%

28 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 29

A$1,273 → A$645

49%

18 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 19

A$1,222 → A$605

50%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

A$1,212 → A$602

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur