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Cheap flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur from $253

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — KUL
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kuala Lumpur are usually found in May or June, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Kuala Lumpur (MY1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$495

One-way from

$253

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$948
Scoot
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  • 29/7-2/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Sydney to Kuala Lumpur
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  • 12/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 10m total
  • Sydney to Kuala Lumpur
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($356 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Tue 29/712:50SYD - SZB
1 stop26h 10mScoot
Sat 2/814:00SZB - SYD
1 stop19h 35mScoot
Deal found 30/4$495
Sat 12/720:45SYD - KUL
1 stop26h 50mScoot
Sun 27/722:50KUL - SYD
1 stop18h 40mScoot
Deal found 29/4$497
Tue 3/620:45SYD - KUL
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/621:30KUL - SYD
Nonstop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$511
Thu 8/521:15SYD - KUL
Nonstop9h 10mAirAsia X
Thu 15/521:30KUL - SYD
Nonstop8h 20mAirAsia X
Deal found 29/4$531
Tue 13/520:45SYD - SZB
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/514:00SZB - SYD
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$626
Sat 3/521:45SYD - KUL
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Fri 16/502:20KUL - SYD
1 stop15h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 29/4$659
Tue 27/522:10SYD - KUL
Nonstop8h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 3/623:45KUL - SYD
Nonstop8h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 29/4$723
Sun 7/1216:10SYD - SZB
1 stop24h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 3/114:10SZB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,207

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur that are best for you.

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SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - SZB

SYDSZB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

12:50-13:00

1 stop26h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sat 2/8

14:00-11:35

1 stop19h 35m

$495

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - KUL

SYDKUL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/7

20:45-22:30

1 stop27h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 27/7

23:30-19:30

1 stop18h 00m

$497

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - KUL

SYDKUL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

20:45-06:00

1 stop11h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/6

21:30-07:50

Nonstop8h 20m

$511

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - KUL

SYDKUL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/5

09:15-16:25

Nonstop9h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/6

21:30-07:50

Nonstop8h 20m

$534

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - SZB

SYDSZB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

20:45-17:05

2 stops22h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Fri 16/5

14:00-19:30

1 stop27h 30m

$626

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - KUL

SYDKUL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/5

22:10-05:00

Nonstop8h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/6

23:45-10:00

Nonstop8h 15m

$723

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - SZB

SYDSZB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

19:05-13:00

1 stop20h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 5/11

14:10-07:40

1 stop14h 30m

$2,255

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - SZB

SYDSZB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/8

12:50-13:00

1 stop26h 10m

$253

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - KUL

SYDKUL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

20:45-18:15

1 stop23h 30m

$253

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - KUL

SYDKUL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/8

12:50-17:45

2 stops30h 55m

$270

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kuala Lumpur from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur (average of $345). Flying from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of $693). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Kuala Lumpur flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

The most flights from SYD to MY1 are scheduled on a Tuesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

Rainfall in Kuala Lumpur by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kuala Lumpur ranges from 120.0 - 280.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Kuala Lumpur when rainfall is around 120.0 mm.

Temperature in Kuala Lumpur by month

Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kuala Lumpur, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, such as Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines and Qantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Vietnam Airlines
7.6
Good
196 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
148 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 7.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur. 11 airlines have flights from Kingsford Smith to Kuala Lumpur on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kuala Lumpur should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 18 outbound flights to Kuala Lumpur per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?

    Scoot, at $495, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include AirAsia X and Malaysia Airlines. Users have found that Scoot is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur one-way?

    $253 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scoot. You may also be able to find cheap deals on AirAsia X and Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting from $272 and $467, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur consider choosing MAI(89%), Firefly(88%) or AirAsia X(82%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $305. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Kuala Lumpur Intl) can be booked for $233 on average our data indicates $3,746 when flying from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    The most popular stopover on flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur is Singapore.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Singapore travellers tend to visit Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay more than anywhere else. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those on a stopover in Singapore in need of a car hire can book one at Singapore Changi for about $118.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Kuala Lumpur flights?

    Sydney to Kuala Lumpur flights have a stopover in Denpasar least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Kuala Lumpur flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur (average of $345). Flying from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur in December is currently the most expensive (average of $693). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$434Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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VietJet AirCheapest$434Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsia XCheapest$521Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$635Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$661Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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XiamenAirCheapest$667Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$685Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$717Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Garuda IndonesiaCheapest$792Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Batik AirCheapest$858Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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