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£180 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

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Cheapest return fare
£255
Typical prices: £265-£363
Scoot
Thu 12/3Thu 19/3
SYD - KUL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£288
Typical prices: £303-£415
AirAsia X
Wed 25/2Sun 1/3
SYD - KUL • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur (SYD-KUL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Scoot Logo
13:35 - 20:55
SYD
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KUL
10h 20m
1 stop
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19:10 - 12:20
KUL
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SYD
14h 10m
1 stop
£255Scoot
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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20:05 - 10:10
SYD
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KUL
17h 05m
1 stop
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21:35 - 09:15
KUL
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SYD
8h 40mdirect
£284Multiple Airlines
Wed, 25 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
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21:50 - 03:30
SYD
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KUL
8h 40mdirect
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08:55 - 20:35
KUL
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SYD
8h 40mdirect
£288AirAsia X
Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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10:45 - 16:25
SYD
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KUL
8h 40mdirect
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09:15 - 20:35
KUL
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SYD
8h 20mdirect
£289AirAsia X
Tue, 5 May - Sat, 16 May
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20:50 - 04:00
SYD
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KUL
9h 10mdirect
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22:00 - 08:20
KUL
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SYD
8h 20mdirect
£293AirAsia X
Sun, 15 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
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21:50 - 03:30
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KUL
8h 40mdirect
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21:35 - 09:15
KUL
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SYD
8h 40mdirect
£294AirAsia X
Sat, 7 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
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10:45 - 16:25
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KUL
8h 40mdirect
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08:55 - 20:35
KUL
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SYD
8h 40mdirect
£296AirAsia X
Wed, 11 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
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21:50 - 03:30
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KUL
8h 40mdirect
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21:35 - 09:15
KUL
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SYD
8h 40mdirect
£339AirAsia X
Wed, 18 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
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21:50 - 03:30
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KUL
8h 40mdirect
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21:35 - 09:15
KUL
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SYD
8h 40mdirect
£340AirAsia X
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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20:05 - 11:00
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KUL
17h 55m
2 stops
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16:00 - 12:20
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SYD
17h 20m
2 stops
£341Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Kuala Lumpur flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport departing in March.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Kuala Lumpur, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost £302 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £590 and £488 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £376 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£180
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (55% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Sydney to Kuala Lumpur flights

  • What is the best way to travel onwards from the airport in Kuala Lumpur?

    Taking the KLIA Express Train is by far the best mode of transport from Kuala Lumpur International Airport as it is both fast and affordable. The train departs from the airport station frequently so you don’t have to wait for it long, and the journey to the city centre takes approximately 30 minutes. To buy a ticket, find one of the ticket counters in the Arrivals Hall.

  • Can I use the Internet at Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

    Yes, you can use the Internet while at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, but keep in mind that it is only offered free of charge for up to three hours. For those who don’t have their own devices with them, there are Internet kiosks in the airport that you can use for a short time for free.

  • What facilities does the airport in Kuala Lumpur offer?

    Kuala Lumpur International is one of the most modern airports in the world and very well adjusted to meet travellers’ needs, in particular of those who are between flights with long layovers. To make the time pass faster, the airport features movie and TV lounges, a fitness centre, spa services, a business centre, a Rest N Go zone and play areas for children.

  • Is it possible to fly non-stop from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    If you wish to fly straight to Kuala Lumpur from Sydney without any stops along the way, consider booking your tickets with AirAsia X or Malaysia Airlines. These are among the few airlines to offer direct flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport was £180 for a one-way ticket and £255 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    When flying out of Sydney you will be using Sydney Kingsford Smith. You will be landing at Kuala Lumpur, also known as Kuala Lumpur Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Kuala Lumpur flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Airlines or AirAsia X?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur are Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia X. With an average price for the route of £480 and an overall rating of 7.3, Malaysia Airlines is the most popular choice. AirAsia X is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £348 and an overall rating of 6.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kuala Lumpur from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kuala Lumpur with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kuala Lumpur from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £317 or less one-way and £377 or less round-trip.
  • Make sure your stomach isn’t growling during the flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur and enjoy a meal before boarding the plane. Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport houses a wide range of food joints so finding something to suit your tastes should not be a problem. Apart from a number of Asian restaurants like Wok On Air, you can pick Spanish bar MoVida or Lebanese dishes at Beqaa.
  • Those who are driving to Sydney Airport and want to leave their car there for the duration of their trip to Kuala Lumpur can compare all the parking options on the airport website and book their space in advance. This not only saves time on the day of your flight, but should also mean you get a better rate.
  • Travellers in transit or those who land late at the airport in Kuala Lumpur and would like to go straight to bed have the option of renting budget-friendly sleeping pods at The Capsule by Container Hotel. Alternatively, you can book a room at the on-site Sama-Sama Express Hotel.
  • If you are looking for a quiet place to have a few moments to yourself or meditate after your flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, you can head to the Silent Room that’s open to all travellers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
  • Dying for a shower after your flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur? If you aren’t afraid of cold water you can use public shower facilities for free at the airport in Kuala Lumpur. If, however, a cold shower doesn’t sound very tempting, you can pay a small fee at the Sama-Sama Express Hotel to enjoy a hot stream.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Monday

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Friday

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Kuala Lumpur Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Malaysia AirlinesOverall score based on 290 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Crew
7.5Comfort
7.6Boarding
6.7Entertainment
Airline reviews

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
KCH - KUL
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Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

All fine - you get what you pay for ! and it is a bargain

AirAsia kept us waiting for hours due to a technical issue with the plane, then eventually cancelled the flight. Unfortunately there is no-one to call or speak with at AirAsia, no customer service department at all, so I flew with another airline instead. Now I am going through the fun process of trying to get a refund from AirAsia. I strongly recommend that no-one flies with them, it's just not worth it.

The best part was Tony Fernandes actually reinstated the Buttercake menu. It has gone missing after Covid & i made a complaint in one of my Tweets back in October 2022. Both flight D170 & D171 landed very smoothly- kudos to both pilots!

The worst experience in any flight I have ever had, delayed for more than 10 hours, lost my other flight so I lost one day during my trip. Didn’t gave me facilities with my luggage either. Never again

I was next to a quite large person. Soni essentially had 2/3 of my seat for myself and couldn't sit properly. Even though there were some other seat available, the staff refuse that I occupy another seat.

Pros: The staff was very friendly. Cons: Long delay. The food is terrible.

I’m a frequent Traveler on all types of airlines, including budget. This was the worst flight experience I’ve ever had. Something was wrong with AirAsia’s systems and we were the whole flight was rescheduled to the following day, the third flight it happened to. Apart from an email which gave the new date the web and app said the original flight date which meant that there were hundreds of people queueing at the airport to try and find out what was going on. People waited six hours to talk to customer service who gave advice that didn’t match the web or app. Nightmare. just advertising for spending the extra hundred dollars I’ve ever seen.

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