$266+ Cheap flights to Malaysia

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KUL
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights to Malaysia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Malaysia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Wed 3/1220:05SYD - PEN
1 stop16h 30mScoot
Wed 10/1210:35PEN - SYD
1 stop22h 45mScoot
Deal found 26/11$621
Thu 27/1120:05SYD - KUL
1 stop25h 05mScoot
Mon 1/1219:10KUL - SYD
1 stop20h 40mScoot
Deal found 26/11$621
Wed 3/1220:05SYD - BKI
1 stop18h 00mScoot
Wed 10/1220:00BKI - SYD
1 stop13h 20mScoot
Deal found 26/11$627
Wed 3/1221:50SYD - KUL
Nonstop8h 40mAirAsia X
Wed 10/1208:55KUL - SYD
Nonstop8h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 26/11$643
Wed 3/1221:50SYD - KUL
Nonstop8h 40mAirAsia X
Tue 9/1208:55KUL - SYD
Nonstop8h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 25/11$647
Tue 9/1220:05SYD - KUL
1 stop27h 50mScoot
Tue 16/1219:10KUL - SYD
1 stop14h 10mScoot
Deal found 26/11$653

Flights to Malaysia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Malaysia in 2025, 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 27 November 2025.

Return from

$538

One-way from

$263

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$760

Good round-trip deal

$923 or less

Good one-way deal

$543 or less
VietJet Air
  • VietJet Air
  • 13/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Sydney to Kuala Lumpur
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 29/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 20m total
  • Sydney to Malaysia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($242 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Malaysia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Malaysia.

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Locate flights to Malaysia that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 27 November 2025.
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - SZB

SYDSZB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

20:05-13:10

1 stop20h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Tue 10/3

14:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

$543

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - SZB

SYDSZB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

20:45-13:00

1 stop18h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 11/6

14:00-19:30

1 stop27h 30m

$555

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - SZB

SYDSZB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

20:05-13:10

1 stop20h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sun 8/3

14:00-18:50

1 stop25h 50m

$575

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - KUL

SYDKUL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

21:50-03:30

Nonstop8h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 24/2

08:55-20:35

Nonstop8h 40m

$580

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - SZB

SYDSZB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

20:45-13:00

1 stop18h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 29/4

14:00-19:30

1 stop27h 30m

$609

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

13:35-08:30

1 stop21h 55m

Penang Intl

Thu 12/3

06:55-06:15

2 stops20h 20m

$621

SydneyLangkawi

SYD - LGK

SYDLGK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

20:05-14:45

1 stop21h 40m

Langkawi

Tue 10/2

10:50-06:15

2 stops16h 25m

$623

SydneyPenang

SYD - PEN

SYDPEN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 31/3

21:45-16:10

1 stop21h 25m

Penang Intl

Sat 2/5

06:00-20:00

1 stop12h 00m

$626

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - SZB

SYDSZB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

20:05-13:10

1 stop20h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 11/3

14:00-18:50

1 stop25h 50m

$632

SydneyKuala Lumpur

SYD - SZB

SYDSZB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

20:05-13:10

1 stop20h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Fri 27/2

14:00-18:50

1 stop25h 50m

$663

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight to Malaysia

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Malaysia

How long is the flight to Malaysia?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Malaysia takes 17 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Malaysia from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Malaysia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Malaysia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Malaysia should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Malaysia

The most flights from Sydney to Malaysia are scheduled on a Wednesday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malaysia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Malaysia are Scoot, AirAsia X and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Malaysia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malaysia ranges from 120.0 - 280.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Malaysia when rainfall is around 120.0 mm.

Temperature in Malaysia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malaysia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Malaysia?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Malaysia in the last few years. This data was updated on 27 November 2025.
The most popular places in Malaysia to fly to are Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. Reviews last updated 27 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andMalaysia Airlines to Malaysia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

FAQs about flying to Malaysia

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Malaysia 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 Malaysia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Malaysia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Batik Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Malaysia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Malaysia?

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malaysia. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost $19, while return flights cost around $48.

  • How much is a return flight to Malaysia?

    A return flight to Malaysia will typically cost around $257, however they can be found for as little as $107.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Malaysia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Malaysia, Darwin offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Kuala Lumpur Intl have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    Yes. Kuala Lumpur Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Plaza Premium Lounge Klia 2 is the closest property to Kuala Lumpur Intl (0.0 km away from Kuala Lumpur Intl).

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