Cheap Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

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Cheap Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Scoot
Sun, 2 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
SYD
Sydney
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
AU$495 Return, just found
AU$495
Return
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Select Scoot flight, departing Sun, 2 Nov from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, returning Tue, 25 Nov, priced at AU$495 just found
Scoot
Fri, 20 Mar - Wed, 22 Apr
SYD
Sydney
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
AU$498 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$498
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Scoot flight, departing Fri, 20 Mar from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, returning Wed, 22 Apr, priced at AU$498 found 5 hours ago
AirAsia X
Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
SYD
Sydney
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
AU$566 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$566
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select AirAsia X flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, returning Tue, 4 Nov, priced at AU$566 found 2 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
SYD
Sydney
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
AU$788 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$788
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 17 Mar from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, returning Tue, 24 Mar, priced at AU$788 found 1 hour ago
Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
SYD
Sydney
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
AU$805 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$805
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, returning Tue, 4 Nov, priced at AU$805 found 2 hours ago
Vietnam Airlines
Fri, 5 June - Sun, 14 June
SYD
Sydney
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
AU$818 Return, just found
AU$818
Return
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Select Vietnam Airlines flight, departing Fri, 5 June from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, returning Sun, 14 June, priced at AU$818 just found
Vietjet Air
Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
SYD
Sydney
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
AU$844 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$844
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Vietjet Air flight, departing Thu, 12 Mar from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, returning Sun, 29 Mar, priced at AU$844 found 3 days ago
Philippine Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 9 June
SYD
Sydney
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
AU$898 Return, found 21 hours ago
AU$898
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Tue, 12 May from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, returning Tue, 9 June, priced at AU$898 found 21 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
SYD
Sydney
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
AU$915 Return, just found
AU$915
Return
just found
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 19 Nov from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, returning Wed, 26 Nov, priced at AU$915 just found
Xiamen Airlines
Fri, 14 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
SYD
Sydney
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
AU$978 Return, just found
AU$978
Return
just found
Select Xiamen Airlines flight, departing Fri, 14 Nov from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, returning Mon, 17 Nov, priced at AU$978 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

August is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$415 - AU$502 per traveller.

Alternative airports near Kuala Lumpur

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Kuala Lumpur Airport?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price quoted for a round-trip journey between Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) and Kuala Lumpur Airport was AU$495. Great fares don't stick around for long, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from SYD to KUL?
When it comes to cancellation fees, every airline has its own set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your escape, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Sydney Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Kuala Lumpur Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from SYD to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL)?
You'll have 6 600 kilometres to cover on the long-haul Sydney to Sepang route. Wear layers of comfortable clothes and consider taking a neck pillow with you.
Which airlines fly direct from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL)?
There are a few airlines that travel directly from SYD to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL). Malaysia Airlines (MH) is a popular choice, offering 56 flights a month. You could also check out the deals on offer with AirAsia X (D7). This airline operates 13 flights a month between Sydney and Sepang.
Are Sydney Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices change all the time, so there are no guarantees. While last-minute deals between Sydney Airport and Kuala Lumpur Airport are possible, it's also a good idea to keep a close eye on prices well before you fly. In fact, some air carriers publish their prices up to 12 months ahead of the departure date. Expedia is constantly updating the best airfare bargains around, so check back often and be ready to pounce when the price dips.

Travel information

Origin airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Destination airport
Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Airlines serving
Batik air , British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, Vietjet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Australia, Xiamen Airlines
Return price
AU$494
Distance
6546 km
Average flight time
5 hours 51 mins

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SYD to KUL Flights

Sydney and Kuala Lumpur Airports

At the world’s longest continuously running international airport, you’ll find food, drinks, showers, free Wi-Fi, pharmacies, an observation deck, and even a children’s cinema, all 8 km south of Sydney CBD. Flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur bring you from Sydney Airport (SYD) international Terminal 1 to the largest and busiest airport in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) has efficient travel down to a science. It is one of the first airports in Asia Pacific to adopt bar-coded boarding passes. The Passenger Terminal Complex soothes anxious travellers with its emphasis on natural light filtering in from geometric skylights. There is a 5-star on-site hotel and nearly 70,000 square metres of retail space in the international terminal alone.

Getting to and from the airport when you fly to Kuala Lumpur is easy via public transportation. From Sydney, bus route 400 will drop you at all terminals, and Airport Link underground connects from the city centre. If you prefer to drive, there is short- and long-term parking at the international terminal. When you reach your destination, take Express Rail Link (ERL) frrm either of two stations at the airport for a 30-minute ride into the city. Taxis, limousines and both public and private buses are on hand as well. For a super convenient way to get around, rental cars in Kuala Lumpur are a safe bet.

Route Information

Sydney to Kuala Lumpur flights take about 8 1/2 hours and cover 6,612 km. AirAsia and Malaysia Air make the trip several times a day, and it’s easy to find discount Sydney airfare.

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