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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 21.6% of flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically encountered 2 intermediate stops. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

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

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur has a duration of 9 hours. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 17 hours. The air distance between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur is approximately 6585 kilometers, which contributes to these flight durations.

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

Historically, flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur have frequently offered good prices. This route is known for its consistent availability of favorable fares across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find competitive pricing when planning their trips between these two cities.

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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 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This means you should expect a significant travel duration, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

When looking 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're wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, October stands out with a median fare of $426. April is also a budget-friendly option, with a median fare of $431. You can also find competitive prices in March, where the median fare is $541.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 21.6% of recent fares being direct flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct options exist, you will likely encounter flights with one or more stops.

A typical journey from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur takes approximately 9h 0m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median travel time is considerably longer, at 20h 15m, reflecting the impact of layovers on the overall trip duration.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: A$495 - A$1,053

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur is AUD 495 to AUD 1053. The current lowest deal is AUD 566 with Scoot for travel from Oct 5-Oct 19.

now A$566

Low A$495

High A$1,053

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

Jan

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May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

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Wed, Aug 5

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A$760

A$567

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$751

A$567

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

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A$720

A$567

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Mon, Aug 10

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A$731

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Tue, Aug 11

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Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

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A$738

A$567

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

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Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$713

A$567

One-way

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Dec 2 - Dec 30

A$1,273 → A$643

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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%

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Sydney - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are 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, with a median price of $508.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 0m

Direct flights to Kuala Lumpur typically take 9h 0m, while connecting flights average 20h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 21.6% of recent flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

FlyAsianXpress offers direct flights

FlyAsianXpress is an airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport offers the most direct and cheapest flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$557

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport is an alternative for flights from Sydney 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 Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Sydney.

📍 ~44 km from Kuala Lumpur city center (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, despite requiring an international border crossing.

📍 ~315 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$482

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Historically, booking flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur within the 28-59 day window before departure typically offers the lowest average prices. For example, flights booked in this period averaged around $889. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out saw average prices increase to approximately $1508. Planning your trip within this optimal window can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur was considered to be $596 or less. The median price observed for this route was $856. Prices above $1186 were typically in the higher range. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, October and April have been the cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, with median prices around $426 and $431 respectively. March also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $541. These figures are significantly lower than the annual median price of $856 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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$495 - A$1,053

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur is AUD 495 to AUD 1053. The current lowest deal is AUD 566 with Scoot for travel from Oct 5-Oct 19.

now A$566

Low A$495

High A$1,053

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

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$760

A$567

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$751

A$567

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$720

A$567

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$731

A$567

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$738

A$567

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Kuala Lumpur

Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Scoot

A$713

A$567

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 are 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, with a median price of $508.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 0m

Direct flights to Kuala Lumpur typically take 9h 0m, while connecting flights average 20h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 21.6% of recent flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

FlyAsianXpress offers direct flights

FlyAsianXpress is an airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport offers the most direct and cheapest flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$557

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport is an alternative for flights from Sydney 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 Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Sydney.

📍 ~44 km from Kuala Lumpur city center (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, despite requiring an 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 are near the typical level

Fly in March for the cheapest prices

Direct flights take 9h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

FlyAsianXpress offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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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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?

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

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

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

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Flights to Kuala Lumpur from other cities

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 are near the typical level

Fly in March for the cheapest prices

Direct flights take 9h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

FlyAsianXpress offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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?