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$270+ Cheap flights to Sumatra

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— KNO
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sumatra in 2026

Find the latest flights to Sumatra in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Return from

$639

One-way from

$270

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,073
31/1-7/2
  • 31/1-7/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Sydney to Medan
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 19/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 15m total
  • Sydney to Sumatra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Fri 20/220:05SYD - PDG
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/216:20PDG - SYD
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$628
Sat 31/120:05SYD - KNO
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/207:00KNO - SYD
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$639
Sun 22/213:35SYD - PDG
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/308:00PDG - SYD
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$661
Fri 6/213:35SYD - KNO
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/210:30KNO - SYD
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$704
Tue 21/420:50SYD - PDG
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/511:35PDG - SYD
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$704
Sun 15/320:05SYD - PDG
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/308:00PDG - SYD
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$706
Fri 18/913:00SYD - PDG
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1008:25PDG - SYD
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$742
Sat 14/210:45SYD - KNO
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/214:40KNO - SYD
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$752
Fri 6/213:35SYD - KNO
1 stop30h 40mScoot
Fri 13/216:35KNO - SYD
1 stop22h 15mScoot
Deal found 6/1$898
Tue 12/513:00SYD - KNO
1 stop29h 50mScoot
Thu 14/516:35KNO - SYD
1 stop16h 10mScoot
Deal found 5/1$1,012
Fri 6/312:45SYD - TKG
1 stop30h 45mGaruda Indonesia
Mon 9/307:20TKG - SYD
1 stop23h 25mGaruda Indonesia
Deal found 8/1$1,216

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/1

20:05-15:50

1 stop23h 45m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sat 7/2

07:00-09:15

2 stops22h 15m

$639

SydneyPadang

SYD - PDG

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/2

13:35-12:10

1 stop26h 35m

Padang Tabing

Sun 1/3

08:00-06:50

2 stops18h 50m

$661

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

13:35-16:15

1 stop30h 40m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Fri 13/2

10:30-06:15

2 stops15h 45m

$704

SydneyPadang

SYD - PDG

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/4

20:50-15:40

1 stop21h 50m

Padang Tabing

Fri 1/5

11:35-08:20

1 stop17h 45m

$704

SydneyPadang

SYD - PDG

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

20:05-12:10

1 stop20h 05m

Padang Tabing

Thu 26/3

08:00-09:15

1 stop21h 15m

$706

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

10:45-22:20

1 stop15h 35m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sat 28/2

14:40-09:15

1 stop14h 35m

$752

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

13:35-16:15

1 stop30h 40m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Fri 13/2

16:35-18:50

1 stop22h 15m

$898

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

13:00-15:50

1 stop29h 50m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Thu 14/5

16:35-11:45

1 stop16h 10m

$1,012

SydneyBandar Lampung

SYD - TKG

SYDTKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

12:45-15:30

1 stop30h 45m

Bandar Lampung Radin Inten II

Mon 9/3

07:20-10:45

1 stop23h 25m

$1,216

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

13:35-15:50

1 stop30h 15m

$270

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sumatra

How long is the flight to Sumatra?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Sumatra takes 17 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Sumatra from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sumatra?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Sumatra are Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Garuda Indonesia.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $496
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $493
Garuda Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
From $560
AirAsia
AirAsia
From $369

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sumatra?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Sumatra are Scoot, Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia.

Rainfall in Sumatra by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sumatra ranges from 80.0 - 270.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 270.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Sumatra when rainfall is around 80.0 mm.

Temperature in Sumatra by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sumatra, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sumatra

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sumatra. 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 Sumatra. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, andMalaysia Airlines to Indonesia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Garuda Indonesia
8.0
Very Good
87 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
289 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Scoot
6.7
Okay
313 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

FAQs about flying to Sumatra

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sumatra if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sumatra on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sumatra?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sumatra.

  • How much is a return flight to Sumatra?

    A return flight to Sumatra will typically cost around $335, however they can be found for as little as $296.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sumatra depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sumatra, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Medan Kuala Namu Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Medan Kuala Namu Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Medan Kuala Namu Intl?

    Yes. Medan Kuala Namu Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Anara Sky Kualanamu Hotel is the closest property to Medan Kuala Namu Intl (0.0 km away from Medan Kuala Namu Intl).

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