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Cheap flights from Australia to Malaysia from $172

SYD — KUL
25 Sep — 2 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Malaysia

Fri 28/820:50 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Fri 4/922:10 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Deal found 21/8$344
Tue 20/1017:20 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Sat 24/1022:10 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Deal found 21/8$345
Thu 19/1120:40 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Thu 26/1122:55 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Deal found 21/8$347
Tue 13/1023:15 -
Nonstop5h 50m
Sat 24/1022:10 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Deal found 25/8$352
Thu 12/1105:15 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Wed 18/1114:15 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Deal found 22/8$354
Sun 18/1023:15 -
Nonstop5h 50m
Wed 28/1022:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 24/8$355
Sun 18/1000:45 -
Nonstop5h 55m
Fri 30/1022:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 25/8$356
Sat 17/1005:35 -
1 stop11h 50m
Sat 24/1022:10 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Deal found 24/8$359
Mon 16/1117:00 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Thu 3/1214:15 -
Nonstop5h 40m
Deal found 22/8$362
Mon 19/1000:45 -
Nonstop5h 55m
Thu 29/1011:15 -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 21/8$363
Sat 29/820:50 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Sat 5/922:10 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Deal found 21/8$365
Thu 22/1005:35 -
1 stop7h 35m
Tue 10/1107:20 -
2 stops12h 20m
Deal found 25/8$558

Find flight deals from Australia to Malaysia

Round-trip from

$335

One-way from

$172

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$639

Good round-trip deal

$646 or less

Good one-way deal

$295 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 25/10-29/10
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • Australia to Malaysia
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 29/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • Australia to Malaysia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
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PerthKuala Lumpur

PER Perth - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

PERKUL

Perth

Tue 3/11

07:25-15:20

1 stop7h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 7/11

14:00-21:45

1 stop7h 45m

$604

MelbournePenang

MEL Melbourne - PEN Penang Intl

MELPEN

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

14:00-21:20

1 stop10h 20m

Penang Intl

Tue 20/10

22:20-12:45

1 stop11h 25m

$616

PerthKuala Lumpur

PER Perth - SZB Kuala Lumpur Subang

PERSZB

Perth

Tue 1/9

05:35-13:10

1 stop7h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Tue 8/9

21:30-17:10

2 stops19h 40m

$633

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

SYDKUL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/10

09:50-15:45

Nonstop8h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 25/10

19:50-07:10

Nonstop8h 20m

$634

MelbournePenang

MEL Melbourne - PEN Penang Intl

MELPEN

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

22:35-16:20

1 stop20h 45m

Penang Intl

Sat 17/10

11:05-21:20

1 stop31h 15m

$637

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

SYDKUL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

09:50-15:45

Nonstop8h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 23/10

19:35-06:55

Nonstop8h 20m

$640

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

SYDKUL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

21:35-06:20

1 stop11h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 23/10

19:35-06:55

Nonstop8h 20m

$655

PerthKuala Lumpur

PER Perth - SZB Kuala Lumpur Subang

PERSZB

Perth

Sat 24/10

12:30-21:40

1 stop9h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sat 31/10

17:30-19:40

2 stops26h 10m

$669

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

SYDKUL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

08:35-15:40

Nonstop9h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 13/9

19:55-06:15

Nonstop8h 20m

$675

PerthKuala Lumpur

PER Perth - KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl

PERKUL

Perth

Wed 9/9

18:25-06:20

1 stop11h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 12/9

11:35-04:20

1 stop16h 45m

$681

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Malaysia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malaysia from Australia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Malaysia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Malaysia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Malaysia (average of $667). Flying from Australia to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,196). 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 AU to MY?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Australia to Malaysia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 55% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to Malaysia

The most flights from AU0 to MY0 are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

How often are flights from Australia to Malaysia delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Australia and Malaysia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to Malaysia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to Malaysia flights?

Over the past year, AirAsia X have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Malaysia?

The price you pay for your flight from Australia to Malaysia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to Malaysia?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Malaysia flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andScoot from Australia to Malaysia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
234 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
331 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
AirAsia X
6.4
Okay
48 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
86 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Malaysia?

    Airlines like Batik Air and Scoot fly from Australia to Malaysia in about 5h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4138 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Malaysia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is AirAsia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $120. However, be on the lookout for offers from Batik Air and Etihad Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Australia to Malaysia for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Malaysia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Malaysia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Malaysia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Malaysia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Malaysia 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 Australia to Malaysia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Malaysia (average of $667). Flying from Australia to Malaysia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,196). 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 Australia to Malaysia

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Batik AirCheapest$134Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ScootCheapest$180Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Indonesia AirAsiaCheapest$199Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapest$239Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$241Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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VietJet AirCheapest$256Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsia XCheapest$342Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Garuda IndonesiaCheapest$379Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$458Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$484Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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