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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 17.7% of flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur were non-stop. The majority of travelers on this route typically opt for connecting flights. For those connecting, the median number of stopovers was 2.

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

A direct flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur typically takes 9 hours and 0 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 17 hours and 20 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 6585 kilometers.

Are non-stop flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur have been approximately 26% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1121, while connecting flights had a median price of $890. Non-stop options accounted for about 16.6% of available flights in the trailing 90 days, indicating they are less common but offer a premium for convenience.

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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. Right now, fares to Kuala Lumpur are near the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $723–$1,191 and a median of $919. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, the cheapest time to fly is often April, with a median fare of $473. Following closely are June, with a median fare of $490, and May, where the median fare is $587.

For travelers flying from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 17.7% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, including connections, takes approximately 9h 0m. For itineraries that include connections, the median travel time extends to 20h 25m, while direct flights have a median duration of 9h 0m.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: A$446 - A$796

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

The regular price range for this route is between 446 AUD and 796 AUD. The current lowest deal is 572 AUD with Scoot, for travel from Mar 5 to Mar 24.

now A$572

Low A$446

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The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur is June, with a median price of $490. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1068. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

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Flights from A$490

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Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,068

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A$751

A$686

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Tue, Oct 27

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Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

A$756

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A$751

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

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

A$751 → A$686

1 night

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A$751 → A$686

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

A$756 → A$700

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

A$767 → A$1,026

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Sydney - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near typical levels

Recent fares from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur are near the typical level of $919.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $473

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $473.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 0m

Direct flights to Kuala Lumpur typically take 9h 0m, connecting flights average 20h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 17.7% of recent flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur are direct.

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Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Kuala Lumpur, with competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$576

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport offers another option for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$765

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$579

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Cheapest

Consider Singapore Changi for its extensive global connectivity, but be aware of the international border crossing.

📍 ~300 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$536

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Historically, booking flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur 14-27 days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices. During this period, the average price was $1059. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1264. Even bookings made 60+ days in advance were typically more expensive, averaging $1254 across the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur is considered to be $723 or less. The median price for this route has been $919. Fares exceeding $1191 are typically in the higher price range.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, with a median price of $473. June also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $490. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median of $919, observed over a 270-day period. May, while listed as a cheap month, also appears as the most expensive month with a median of $587, indicating price variability.

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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$446 - A$796

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

The regular price range for this route is between 446 AUD and 796 AUD. The current lowest deal is 572 AUD with Scoot, for travel from Mar 5 to Mar 24.

now A$572

Low A$446

High A$796

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

June

Cheapest

Flights from A$490

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,068

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

A$751

A$686

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

A$756

A$700

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

A$591

A$726

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

A$581

A$726

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$767

A$813

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

A$751

A$686

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

A$751 → A$686

1 night

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A$751 → A$686

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

A$756 → A$700

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

A$767 → A$1,026

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Sydney - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near typical levels

Recent fares from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur are near the typical level of $919.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $473

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $473.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 0m

Direct flights to Kuala Lumpur typically take 9h 0m, connecting flights average 20h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 17.7% of recent flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

FlyAsianXpress offers direct flights

FlyAsianXpress has offered direct flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Kuala Lumpur, with competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$576

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport offers another option for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$765

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$579

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Cheapest

Consider Singapore Changi for its extensive global connectivity, but be aware of the international border crossing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Sydney to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Direct flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Sydney - Kuala Lumpur route insights

Recent fares near typical levels

April is historically cheapest at $473

Direct flights take 9h 0m

Connecting flights are more common

FlyAsianXpress offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Sydney main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kuala Lumpur

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What's the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

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

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

Are non-stop flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur worth the extra cost?

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Sydney to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

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How much is a round trip from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Direct flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Sydney - Kuala Lumpur route insights

Recent fares near typical levels

April is historically cheapest at $473

Direct flights take 9h 0m

Connecting flights are more common

FlyAsianXpress offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Sydney main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kuala Lumpur

Best Elite deals to Kuala Lumpur

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

What's a cheap fare from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?