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Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Kuala Lumpur flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Sydney to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$357
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time8 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineMalaysia Airlines
Average flights per week130

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah and Kuala Lumpur International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur is $357. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air and Qatar Airways fly direct from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.
As of May 2024, there are 130 flights per week flying from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur is usually September.
If you're flying from Sydney, the cheapest airport near Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International – which is 45.8 km away from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. We've found flights into this airport from $357.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, 10 September 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kuala Lumpur but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. May is typically the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is November.
The cheapest airline that flies to Kuala Lumpur is Scoot. And the cheapest airline that flies to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is AirAsia X.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

Direct flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur are available with:

There's a wider choice of airlines flying this route with 1 stop on the way.

Is there a time difference between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur is 2 or 3 hours behind Sydney time, depending on what time of year you're visiting.

What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur's tropical climate is warm all year round, averaging 27-28°C. The driest months are May to July, with March to April being the wet monsoon season.

How expensive is Kuala Lumpur?

Sydney

Kuala Lumpur

Average cost of a meal

AU$18.00

AU$4.10

Average cost of a coffee

AU$4.00

AU$3.70

Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD

AU$45-AU$60

AU$30-AU$40

Essential travel information for Kuala Lumpur

  • A visa is not required to enter Malaysia if you're visiting for under 3 months.
  • Avoid trouble on your Malaysia holiday by checking the latest travel advisories for the region before you go.

Departing from Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD) is Australia's busiest airport. It's recommended that you get there 3 hours before an international flight so you'll have enough time for check-in, security screening and passport checks. You can get from Sydney to the airport 24 hours a day by train, bus, taxi or private vehicle.

Flights to Kuala Lumpur use Terminal 1, unless you're taking a domestic connection first. After checking in at a counter, self-service kiosk or online, you can make your way to the departure gate, pass the time in a lounge, get something to eat or drink or browse the duty-free outlets.

Arriving in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur has 2 airports:

Nearly all flights from Sydney arrive at Kuala Lumpur International. This has 2 terminals in separate buildings – the main KLIA terminal and klia2. Low-cost airlines use the second terminal, with most airlines using the main terminal.

The fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport to the city is on the KLIA Ekspres train, which takes 30 minutes. A taxi or hire car takes 50 minutes in normal traffic, while a bus can take longer.

Return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney

The main terminal at Kuala Lumpur International has plenty to keep passengers occupied while waiting for a return flight or during a layover. You can relax in the Sama Express Lounge, browse the duty-free stories or sample regional and international cuisine at the wide selection of eateries.

Find out what to expect on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney.

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Please note: all information is correct as of February 2019.


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