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Cheapest return flight
£186
Typical prices: £35-£58
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 5/1Tue 9/1
KCH - SBW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£159
Typical prices: £18-£30
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 30/1
KCH - SBW • 1 stop
Direct flights
You can fly direct with AirAsia. Average duration is 40m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 83% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 41% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Kuching to Sibu (KCH-SBW)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Kuching to Sibu

Tue, 5 Jan - Sat, 9 Jan
Malaysia Airlines Logo
21:00 - 10:30KCH  Kuching-SBW Sibu
13h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
19:10 - 09:40SBW  Sibu-KCH Kuching
14h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£186Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 5 Jan - Sat, 9 Jan
Malaysia Airlines Logo
18:00 - 18:20KCH  Kuching-SBW Sibu
24h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
19:10 - 09:40SBW  Sibu-KCH Kuching
14h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£205Malaysia Airlines
Sat, 20 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
Malaysia Airlines Logo
21:00 - 18:20KCH  Kuching-SBW Sibu
21h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:15 - 20:15SBW  Sibu-KCH Kuching
9h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£215Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 5 Feb - Sat, 13 Feb
Batik Air Logo
16:10 - 16:30KCH  Kuching-SBW Sibu
24h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Batik Air Logo
17:20 - 18:50SBW  Sibu-KCH Kuching
25h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£389Batik Air
Fri, 5 Feb - Sat, 13 Feb
Batik Air Logo
16:10 - 16:30KCH  Kuching-SBW Sibu
24h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Batik Air Logo
17:20 - 18:50SBW  Sibu-KCH Kuching
25h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£390Batik Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Kuching to Sibu flights

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How much is a return flight from Kuching to Sibu?

Return flights from Kuching to Sibu typically range from £35 to £58. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £186 on Malaysia Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kuching to Sibu?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kuching to Sibu. It's 9% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuching to Sibu?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Kuching to Sibu at £26 return.
•July (£62) and August (£60) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 137% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Kuching to Sibu the cheapest?

Flights from Kuching to Sibu are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 43% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Kuching to Sibu flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£159
Beat the crowds with an average 45% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 36% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Kuching to Sibu

When to book flights from Kuching to Sibu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kuching to Sibu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Kuching to Sibu flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Kuching to Sibu?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuching to Sibu:

    • Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 07:40
    • Latest: departs at 20:25 and lands at 21:05.

    The flight takes about 40m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Kuching to Sibu?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Kuching to Sibu.

  • How long is a flight from Kuching to Sibu?

    A direct flight from Kuching to Sibu takes 40m, covering 125 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Kuching to Sibu?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Kuching to Sibu flight?

    Return flights from Kuching to Sibu range from £35 to £58, with an average of £44 over the past 12 months. Anything below £35 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Kuching to Sibu flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the £44 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Kuching to Sibu?

    AirAsia is the only airline operating Kuching to Sibu flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Kuching to Sibu?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £7–£23 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Kuching to Sibu?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Kuching to Sibu spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuching to Sibu flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Kuching to Sibu changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £186 to £390. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Kuching to Sibu looking right now?

    One-way fares from Kuching to Sibu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £351, which is 1,378% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Kuching to Sibu?

    Flights from Kuching to Sibu usually depart from Kuching (KCH) and arrive at Sibu (SBW).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Kuching to Sibu?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Kuching to Sibu?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kuching to Sibu route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 15m.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kuching to Sibu?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Kuching to Sibu. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £40 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £50, a difference of £10.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Kuching to Sibu?

    Only AirAsia operates flights between Kuching and Sibu.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Kuching to Sibu flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Kuching to Sibu flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average £40, about £10 less than Tuesday fares (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 43% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kuching to Sibu trip for January. Fares historically average £26 return in that month – typically £36 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Kuching to Sibu?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Kuching Airport to Sibu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kuching to Sibu

Monday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Tuesday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Wednesday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Thursday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Friday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Saturday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Sunday

AirAsia

AirAsia

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Direct returns

Sibu to Kuching

Monday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Tuesday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Wednesday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Thursday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Friday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Saturday

AirAsia

AirAsia

Sunday

AirAsia

AirAsia

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