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PKU

Kuala Lumpur

MalaysiaAug 2026

$60

$35

One-way

PKU

Batam

IndonesiaJun 2026

$73

$45

One-way

PKU

Singapore

SingaporeSep 2026

$63

$49

One-way

PKU

Penang

MalaysiaSep 2026

$134

$58

One-way

PKU

Kuching

MalaysiaJul 2026

$155

$70

One-way

PKU

Ho Chi Minh City

VietnamAug 2026

$160

$71

One-way

PKU

Malacca City

MalaysiaSep 2026

$134

$77

One-way

PKU

Medan

IndonesiaJun 2026

$68

$78

One-way

PKU

Bangkok

ThailandJan 2027

$144

$79

One-way

PKU

Phuket City

ThailandAug 2026

$153

$80

One-way

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Origin Intelligence — 524 Destinations from Pekanbaru Tracked

Insights for flights from Pekanbaru

About 25.8% of recent fares from Pekanbaru are non-stop flights, indicating that connecting routes are more common for travelers departing from this origin. This means you will frequently find options that include at least one layover to reach your final destination. For those seeking cheap flights from Pekanbaru, considering routes with connections can often provide more flexibility and potentially lower prices.
Right now, the cheapest fares from Pekanbaru include routes to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with prices starting at $75. You can also find economical options to Batam, Indonesia, where fares begin at $105. Another affordable destination is Penang, Malaysia, with flights available from $135.
Travelers from Pekanbaru have access to a wide array of destinations, with 524 unique cities reachable. Over the last 90 days, the majority of recent fares were for flights to Malaysia, accounting for 56% of the total. Indonesia was the second most common country, representing 13% of recent fares, followed by China at 8%. Popular destinations include Kuala Lumpur, Batam, and Penang.
The most frequently discounted destination from Pekanbaru is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Following this, Langkawi, Malaysia, appears often in recent fares, making it another popular choice for travelers. Singapore, Singapore, is also a frequently available destination, offering additional options for those flying from Pekanbaru.
When considering flight distances from Pekanbaru, the route mix shows that 48% of flights are long-haul. Medium-haul routes make up 34% of the available options, while short-haul flights account for 18%. This distribution suggests a significant number of longer-distance travel opportunities from Pekanbaru.

Most popular airlines from Pekanbaru

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Batik Air

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Lion Air

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Citilink Indonesia

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Garuda Indonesia

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Last-minute flights going from Pekanbaru soon

Mon, Jun 29

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PKU - San Francisco

EVA Air

Pekanbaru (PKU) - San Francisco (SFO)

EVA Air

$1,215

$1,417

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

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PKU - Jeddah

Scoot

Pekanbaru (PKU) - Jeddah (JED)

Scoot

$847

$909

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

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PKU - Auckland

Garuda Indonesia

Pekanbaru (PKU) - Auckland (AKL)

Garuda Indonesia

$946

$2,142

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

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PKU - Perth

Scoot

Pekanbaru (PKU) - Perth (PER)

Scoot

$493

$511

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

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PKU - Shenzhen

AirAsia

Pekanbaru (PKU) - Shenzhen (SZX)

AirAsia

$413

$379

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

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PKU - Chengdu

AirAsia

Pekanbaru (PKU) - Chengdu (TFU)

AirAsia

$425

$447

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Pekanbaru

Tokyo

TOP

JapanJan 2027

from

$410

Sydney

TOP

AustraliaOct 2026

from

$419

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Jeju City

TOP

South KoreaJan 2027

from

$317

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Osaka

TOP

JapanAug 2026

from

$366

Seoul

TOP

South KoreaSep 2026

from

$304

Perth

TOP

AustraliaNov 2026

from

$279

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Pekanbaru

-37%

PKU - Tokyo

$650  →  $410

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-35%

PKU - Osaka

$560  →  $366

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-38%

PKU - Jeju City

$509  →  $317

-31%

PKU - Sydney

$608  →  $419

Popular Airports from Pekanbaru

Pekanbaru airport insights

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Watch fares to Kuala Lumpur

Flights from Pekanbaru to Kuala Lumpur start at $35 direct.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb, Mar, Sep

Flights from Pekanbaru tend to be lower priced in February, March, and September.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median fare for flights from PKU.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Batik Air, Lion Air, Garuda Indonesia, Citilink Indonesia

These carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Pekanbaru.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$35 direct / ~$75 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Pekanbaru are to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Batam, Indonesia.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sun - Thu - Wed

The best days to find flight deals from PKU are Sunday, Thursday, and Wednesday.

Pekanbaru main airports to depart from

Sultan Syarif Kasim II International (PKU)

Cheapest

Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport is ideal for travelers seeking flights from Pekanbaru.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$75

Airports nearby Pekanbaru used as alternative

Minangkabau International (PDG)

Minangkabau International is a practical alternative due to its proximity on the same island.

📍 ~200 km from Pekanbaru (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$73

Kualanamu International (KNO)

Cheapest

Kualanamu International is a major international hub with an extensive flight network.

📍 ~370 km from Pekanbaru (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$67

Hang Nadim (BTH)

Hang Nadim is a significant regional hub offering frequent domestic connections.

📍 ~200 km from Pekanbaru (requires sea or air transit)

💸 Flights from ~$95

Sultan Thaha (DJB)

Sultan Thaha offers domestic flight availability and is located on the same island.

📍 ~200 km from Pekanbaru (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$130

Silangit International (DTB)

Silangit International is an alternative domestic gateway in North Sumatra for specific regional routes.

📍 ~280 km from Pekanbaru

💸 Flights from ~$184

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From PKU

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Kuala Lumpur

MalaysiaSep 2026

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$585

$360

Save $225

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

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From PKU

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Taipei

TaiwanJun 2026

85% AI deal score

$1,454

$914

Save $540

Batik Air

Batik Air

Business Class

From PKU

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Jakarta

IndonesiaSep 2026

84% AI deal score

$547

$344

Save $203

Batik Air

Batik Air

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From PKU

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Sydney

AustraliaJul 2026

84% AI deal score

$3,128

$2,252

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Booking Flights from Pekanbaru: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, there are 8 destinations available from Pekanbaru for under $100. The cheapest option is typically Batam, with a median price of $51. Other affordable destinations include Johor Bahru at a median of $62, and Kuantan at a median of $73. Across the trailing quarter, travelers could also find deals to Kuching for $80, Alor Setar for $83, and Penang for $91, among others.

From Pekanbaru, you can typically reach 84 unique countries. These flights connect to 524 unique cities. Historically, Malaysia accounts for 56% of these connections, with Indonesia making up 13%, and China 8% of the available routes.

In the trailing 90 days, the route from Pekanbaru to Kuala Lumpur has historically offered the most deals. This destination has seen a significant volume of deals. Other popular routes include Langkawi and Singapore, which also show consistent availability for travelers.