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$363+ Cheap flights to Sumatra

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KNO
7 Aug — 14 Aug1
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 8 July 2026.

Sat 17/1014:00
SYD
-
KNO
1 stop29h 15m
Scoot
Sat 24/1016:00
KNO
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Scoot
Deal found 3/7$638
Sat 10/1021:35
SYD
-
KNO
1 stop21h 40m
Scoot
Thu 22/1016:00
KNO
-
SYD
1 stop16h 45m
Scoot
Deal found 5/7$641
Fri 31/713:00
SYD
-
KNO
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/810:25
KNO
-
SYD
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$702
Fri 31/720:35
SYD
-
KNO
1 stop21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/806:55
KNO
-
SYD
1 stop33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$710
Sat 10/1014:00
SYD
-
KNO
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 22/1016:00
KNO
-
SYD
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$712
Fri 31/713:00
SYD
-
KNO
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/806:55
KNO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$715
Sat 1/820:35
SYD
-
KNO
1 stop21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/806:55
KNO
-
SYD
1 stop33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$727
Mon 10/820:35
SYD
-
PDG
1 stop23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/817:20
PDG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$746
Thu 20/820:35
SYD
-
PDG
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/807:55
PDG
-
SYD
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$774
Wed 12/822:15
SYD
-
PDG
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/812:35
PDG
-
SYD
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$789
Wed 12/822:15
SYD
-
PDG
1 stop21h 05m
Batik Air
Mon 24/817:20
PDG
-
SYD
1 stop22h 40m
Batik Air
Deal found 4/7$801
Fri 30/1013:25
SYD
-
PDG
1 stop26h 45m
Scoot
Tue 3/1117:35
PDG
-
SYD
1 stop14h 35m
Scoot
Deal found 6/7$1,008

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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 8 July 2026.

Return from

$702

One-way from

$363

Popular in

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Cheapest in

July

Average price

$510
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 31/7-11/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 50m total
  • Sydney to Medan
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 15m total
  • Sydney to Sumatra
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SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/7

13:00-15:15

1 stop29h 15m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Tue 11/8

10:25-19:00

1 stop29h 35m

$702

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/7

13:00-15:15

1 stop29h 15m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Fri 7/8

06:55-06:15

1 stop20h 20m

$715

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/7

13:00-19:15

2 stops33h 15m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Mon 10/8

06:55-19:00

1 stop33h 05m

$732

SydneyPadang

SYD - PDG

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/8

20:35-16:45

1 stop23h 10m

Padang Tabing

Mon 17/8

17:20-19:00

1 stop22h 40m

$746

SydneyPadang

SYD - PDG

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/8

20:35-16:00

2 stops22h 25m

Padang Tabing

Thu 27/8

07:55-19:20

2 stops32h 25m

$774

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

08:35-09:40

1 stop28h 05m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Mon 24/8

10:25-19:00

1 stop29h 35m

$811

SydneyPadang

SYD - PDG

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

20:35-16:00

2 stops22h 25m

Padang Tabing

Mon 24/8

11:55-19:00

1 stop28h 05m

$815

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/8

22:15-08:00

2 stops36h 45m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Wed 26/8

06:55-06:15

1 stop20h 20m

$896
Fastest return journey

SydneyPadang

SYD - PDG

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/10

13:25-12:10

1 stop26h 45m

Padang Tabing

Tue 3/11

17:35-12:10

1 stop14h 35m

$1,008

SydneyBandar Lampung

SYD - TKG

SYDTKG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

11:45-13:25

1 stop29h 40m

Bandar Lampung Radin Inten II

Wed 4/11

14:10-10:45

1 stop16h 35m

$1,151

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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 6 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 $480
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $697
Garuda Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
From $898
Scoot
Scoot
From $250

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 71 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 8 July 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
1,564 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
1,564 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,564 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
1,564 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
312 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,564 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
325 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,564 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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.

  • 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 (12 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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