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$383+ 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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KNO
12 Jun — 19 Jun1
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 May 2026.

Sat 8/813:00
SYD
-
KNO
1 stop29h 15m
Scoot
Sun 23/816:00
KNO
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 12/5$539
Mon 8/613:00
SYD
-
PDG
1 stop30h 45m
Scoot
Tue 16/617:20
PDG
-
SYD
1 stop23h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 13/5$582
Fri 31/713:00
SYD
-
KNO
1 stop29h 15m
Scoot
Mon 10/816:00
KNO
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 9/5$589
Sun 9/820:35
SYD
-
KNO
1 stop21h 40m
Scoot
Sun 16/816:00
KNO
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 13/5$617
Sat 8/820:35
SYD
-
KNO
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/816:00
KNO
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$635
Fri 29/513:00
SYD
-
PDG
1 stop25h 55m
Scoot
Sat 6/612:35
PDG
-
SYD
1 stop27h 45m
Scoot
Deal found 10/5$635
Sun 9/820:35
SYD
-
KNO
1 stop21h 40m
Scoot
Sat 19/916:00
KNO
-
SYD
1 stop16h 45m
Scoot
Deal found 13/5$660
Fri 31/713:00
SYD
-
KNO
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/816:00
KNO
-
SYD
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$669
Wed 16/920:35
SYD
-
KNO
1 stop21h 40m
Scoot
Wed 14/1016:00
KNO
-
SYD
1 stop24h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 12/5$683
Mon 8/613:00
SYD
-
PDG
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/617:20
PDG
-
SYD
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$700
Fri 29/513:00
SYD
-
PDG
1 stop25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/608:05
PDG
-
SYD
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5$733
Fri 19/613:00
SYD
-
PDG
1 stop25h 55m
Scoot
Tue 30/617:20
PDG
-
SYD
1 stop23h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 12/5$809

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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 May 2026.

Return from

$539

One-way from

$383

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$795
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 8/8-23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Sydney to Medan
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  • Scoot
  • 10/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Sydney to Sumatra
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyPadang

SYD - PDG

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

13:00-16:45

1 stop30h 45m

Padang Tabing

Tue 16/6

17:20-19:20

1 stop23h 00m

$582

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/7

13:00-15:15

1 stop29h 15m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Mon 10/8

16:00-19:20

1 stop24h 20m

$589

SydneyPadang

SYD - PDG

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

13:00-11:55

1 stop25h 55m

Padang Tabing

Sat 6/6

12:35-19:20

1 stop27h 45m

$635

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/7

13:00-17:25

2 stops31h 25m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Mon 10/8

16:00-11:45

1 stop16h 45m

$669

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/8

20:35-17:25

2 stops23h 50m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sun 16/8

17:50-19:20

2 stops22h 30m

$669

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/8

13:00-15:15

1 stop29h 15m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sun 23/8

06:00-19:20

3 stops34h 20m

$682

SydneyPadang

SYD - PDG

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

13:00-16:45

1 stop30h 45m

Padang Tabing

Tue 16/6

17:20-22:15

2 stops25h 55m

$700

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/8

20:35-17:25

2 stops23h 50m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sat 19/9

17:50-11:45

2 stops14h 55m

$744

SydneyPadang

SYD - PDG

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/6

13:00-11:55

1 stop25h 55m

Padang Tabing

Tue 30/6

17:20-19:20

1 stop23h 00m

$809

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/9

20:35-15:15

1 stop21h 40m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Thu 15/10

07:10-08:20

2 stops21h 10m

$823

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Best time to book a flight to Sumatra

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sumatra

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

Booking 69 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.

How long is the flight to Sumatra?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Sumatra takes 23 hours 21 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 $461
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $670
Garuda Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
From $800
AirAsia
AirAsia
From $342

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).

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 May 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
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Garuda Indonesia
8.0
Very Good
89 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
307 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
325 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 45 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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