Cheap flights to Malaysia

Most popular in	December	High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Cheapest in	November	Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average price	$583	Price for this month
Cheapest price	$325	From Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Cheapest prices for Malaysia flights by month

January

$782

February

$607

March

$583

April

$574

May

$535

June

$661

July

$610

August

$539

September

$551

October

$591

November

$524

December

$947

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Malaysia is November. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

When is the best time to fly to Malaysia?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

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Price	453 - 1018 AUD
Temperature	31.8 - 33.5 °C
Rainfall	139.4 - 333 mm

Peak season

Malaysia averages temps between 21C to 32C year round, so it’s ideal if you’re seeking a warm holiday destination. There are two distinct seasons, wet and dry, which dictate when people will arrive on flights to Malaysia. The dry season extends from May to September, and is the period when most travellers search for cheap flights to Malaysia. Keep in mind that June to August is Malaysian school holidays when booking your flight tickets, so the main cities of Singapore and Kuala Lumpur will be busier than normal. Despite the heavy rains, December to January is also a busy period as people look for cheap flight deals to celebrate Christmas, New Year’s Day and Chinese New Year.

Off Season

September to December is low season in Malaysia as the monsoon rains makes sightseeing less attractive. Tropical downpours can last for two to three hours and there is high humidity, but if you don’t mind packing wet weather gear then you’ll enjoy lower prices on flights to Malaysia at this time.

When is the best time to book flights to Malaysia?

Book flights to Malaysia well in advance to avoid price hikes closer to peak seasons, especially round the Christmas / New Year period. Fares are also generally more expensive during weekends, so aim to fly midweek if you can. Major local festivals can make flight deals to Malaysia harder to find, so try to avoid these dates if possible to get the lowest priced fares.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Malaysia?

The cheapest flights to Malaysia are usually found when departing on a Friday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Saturday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

Flights in the morning are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Malaysia. Flights in the afternoon are usually the most expensive.

How long is the flight to Malaysia?

Flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur – 8 hrs 30 mins

Flights from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur – 8 hrs

Flights from Perth to Kuala Lumpur – 5 hrs 40 mins

Which airlines operate flights to Malaysia?

Malaysia is a busy flight corridor between Europe and Australasia, so it has excellent international air links and a good choice of direct or 1-stop flights. Search for cheap flights to Malaysia with low-cost airlines such as Air Asia X, Jetstar Asia, Tigerair and Malaysia Airlines. Other popular airlines flying this route from Australia include: Singapore Airlines, Qantas and Emirates.

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are Malaysia’s two main international airports. They offer a range of first class facilities (Changi Airport currently holds the title for the The World’s Best Airport) plus dedicated express rail links to reach the city centre quickly and conveniently.