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$330+ Cheap flights to Sumatra

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— KNO
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sumatra in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sumatra
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sumatra. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 August 2026.

Tue 3/1113:25 -
1 stop30h 25m
Sat 12/1217:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 8/8$702
Sat 14/1120:05 -
2 stops25h 55m
Mon 23/1112:40 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 10/8$711
Tue 17/1120:05 -
1 stop23h 45m
Sat 26/1214:40 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 8/8$742
Mon 24/813:05 -
1 stop28h 55m
Thu 27/815:45 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 10/8$767
Tue 13/1014:00 -
2 stops30h 00m
Sun 8/1108:05 -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 11/8$777
Sat 28/1110:25 -
1 stop33h 35m
Sun 13/1216:50 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 8/8$798
Wed 28/1022:15 -
1 stop15h 15m
Sun 1/1106:55 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 12/8$805
Thu 29/1009:50 -
1 stop11h 10m
Tue 3/1110:30 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 10/8$812
Sat 28/1120:05 -
1 stop23h 45m
Sun 13/1214:40 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 10/8$814
Mon 24/820:35 -
2 stops15h 05m
Thu 27/809:20 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 10/8$827
Tue 8/922:15 -
1 stop22h 45m
Thu 24/912:05 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 10/8$1,016
Thu 24/908:35 -
1 stop29h 55m
Thu 1/1007:55 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 10/8$1,043

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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 13 August 2026.

Return from

$702

One-way from

$330

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$848
3/11-12/12
  • 3/11-12/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • Sydney to Medan
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 19/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 25m total
  • Sydney to Sumatra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($204 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyPadang

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PDG Padang Tabing

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/11

20:05-18:00

2 stops25h 55m

Padang Tabing

Mon 23/11

12:40-12:10

1 stop19h 30m

$711

SydneyMedan

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/8

13:05-15:00

1 stop28h 55m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Thu 27/8

15:45-10:00

1 stop15h 15m

$767

SydneyPadang

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PDG Padang Tabing

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

14:00-16:00

2 stops30h 00m

Padang Tabing

Sun 8/11

08:05-18:50

2 stops30h 45m

$777

SydneyMedan

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

22:15-09:30

1 stop15h 15m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sun 1/11

06:55-07:10

1 stop20h 15m

$805

SydneyMedan

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

09:50-17:00

1 stop11h 10m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Tue 3/11

10:30-20:00

1 stop29h 30m

$812

SydneyMedan

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/8

20:35-08:40

2 stops15h 05m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Thu 27/8

09:20-06:15

1 stop17h 55m

$827

SydneyMedan

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/9

13:00-15:15

1 stop29h 15m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sat 12/9

18:00-19:00

1 stop22h 00m

$837

SydneyMedan

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/9

08:35-21:25

1 stop15h 50m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sat 19/9

09:20-08:20

1 stop20h 00m

$839

SydneyMedan

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

22:15-08:00

2 stops37h 45m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sat 26/12

11:00-09:15

1 stop18h 15m

$855
Fastest return journey

SydneyMedan

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - KNO Medan Kuala Namu Intl

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

07:55-20:40

2 stops16h 45m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sun 13/12

16:35-12:10

1 stop15h 35m

$882

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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 21 hours 13 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 Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia.

Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $472
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $685
Garuda Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
From $818
Scoot
Scoot
From $246

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sumatra?

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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Sumatra?

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Sumatra. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 13 August 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
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very Good
94 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Scoot
6.7
Okay
327 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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, Scoot 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 $295, however they can be found for as little as $294.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sumatra depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sumatra, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 10 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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