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Flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2023

Find the latest flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2023, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 640,129 searches and data was last updated on 6 December 2023.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,330

Return from

$421

One-way from

$250
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2023
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kuala Lumpur
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Kuala Lumpur

Average price of flights to Kuala Lumpur by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Kuala Lumpur is currently 0 while a return flight costs 0. Price data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kuala Lumpur (average of $394). Flying to Kuala Lumpur in January will prove the most costly (average of $614). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$934

February

$706

March

$701

April

$692

May

$639

June

$708

July

$656

August

$599

September

$673

October

$613

November

$638

December

$858

Peak Season: 

Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s capital city and a fascinating place to book flight tickets for a holiday. Various cultures, including Malay, Chinese, Indian, have inhabited the city over the years and are reflected in the architecture which is a mix of modern and historical buildings. The best example of postmodern architecture is the Petronas Towers, twin skyscrapers with an all glass shell that stretch 450 metres above the skyline. Travellers arriving on cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur at any time of year will encounter hot, humid weather, the temperature stays at a steady 28C-32C all year round. But the modern, air-conditioned buildings and retail stores make shopping a pleasant experience. Bukit Bintang, Central Market, Chinatown and Little India are also popular areas for shoppers to pick up bargains and souvenirs. Peak periods for Kuala Lumpur are the Malaysian school holidays that fall in early April, early August and mid-November to early January. Thaipusam, a key Hindu thanksgiving festival celebrated between mid-January and mid-February, attracts over one million travellers and locals each year. Book your flight to Kuala Lumpur well in advance for the best deals at this time.

Off Season:

Kuala Lumpur doesn’t really have an off season, though it does have a monsoon season from November to February which heralds torrential downpours and strong winds along the east coast. Although it can rain heavily at any time of year, many visitors prefer to avoid the wetter months of March and April, and from September to November.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kuala Lumpur. Reviews last updated 6 December 2023.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Batik Air, Scoot and AirAsia X to Kuala Lumpur. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Food

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Food

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.3
Good
65 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Food

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.1
Good
34 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Food

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

6.0
Okay
3 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Food

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

Average temperature in Kuala Lumpur by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. January sees the highest average temperature while April sees the lowest average temperature. Temperature data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

KUL

Temperature

27 - 28 °C

Average rainfall in Kuala Lumpur by month

Keep in mind the precipitation totals in Kuala Lumpur by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. Kuala Lumpur sees an average of 195.83 precipitation per year with the most occurring in November. Precipitation data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

KUL

Rainfall

120 - 280 mm

When is the best time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur?

June and July are considered the less rainy months and therefore a good time to book cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t come prepared for periodical showers and thunderstorms though, these tend to occur in the morning and late afternoon. Light cotton clothing with long sleeves, a hat and sunglasses are a must to protect from sunburn while sightseeing.

How long is the flight to Kuala Lumpur?

Flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur– 8 hrs 35 mins Flights from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur– 8 hrs 15 mins Flights from Brisbane to Kuala Lumpur– 10 hrs 10 mins Flights from Perth to Kuala Lumpur – 5 hrs 30 mins

Which airlines operate flights to Kuala Lumpur?

The major airlines operating direct flights to Kuala Lumpur from Australia are: Malaysia Airlines, Emirates and AirAsia. Direct flight to Kuala Lumpur operate out of Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide but there are plenty of other airlines over one or two stopovers, such as Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar, Thai Airways and Virgin Australia.

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

Flights land at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA) situated 45 km from the city centre. Express Rail Link trains provide fast transportation to the city centre with the KLIA Express taking approximately 28 minutes and the KLIA Transit 37 minutes. The Express Coach departs every 30 minutes with a journey time of one hour. Taxis are also available at the airport and should be paid for in advance at the ticket counter in the arrivals hall. Many hotels can arrange for a car to pick up guests, though this is generally more expensive than taking a taxi.

What is good to know if travelling to Kuala Lumpur?

Things to do in Kuala LumpurFor a respite from the city bustle, Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik Perdana) are green, verdant and home to monkeys. Petaling Street has some amazing bargains – behind the stalls. The clothes shops there offer great savings and good quality. Along Petaling Street, sample the Hokkien noodles from the stall outside Hong Leong Bank. Malaysia has one of best party beaches in South East Asia, Perhentian Kecil’s pristine shores offer plenty of entertainment after the sun goes down.

How popular are flights to Kuala Lumpur this year?

Kuala Lumpur flights are currently seeing a 367% increase in searches when contrasted with this time last year.

What does KUL mean?

KUL stands for Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB), Malacca Batu Berendum Airport (MKZ).

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