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Flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $705. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sydney.$671 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $671, select.
Sydney.$675 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $675, select.
Sydney.$677 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $677, select.
Sydney.$679 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $679, select.
Sydney.$681 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with VietJet Air and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $681, select.
Sydney.$685 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with VietJet Air and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $685, select.
Sydney.$689 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $689, select.
Sydney.$691 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Mon, 13 Jul.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah.Price includes taxes and charges.From $691, select.
Sydney.$692 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $692, select.
Sydney.$697 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Sydney on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $697, select.
Sydney.$697 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Sydney on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $697, select.
Sydney.$697 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Sydney on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $697, select.
Sydney.$697 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Sydney on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $697, select.
Sydney.$698 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Sydney on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $698, select.
Sydney.$699 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia X departs from Sydney on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $699, select.
Sydney.$702 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $702, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in August.
Mar
from $910
Apr
from $705
May
from $677
Jun
from $698
Jul
from $697
Aug
from $675
Sep
from $702
Oct
from $681
Nov
from $679
Dec
from $869
Jan
from $724
Feb
from $740

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney

Kuala Lumpur to Sydney: Alternative routes

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Kuala Lumpur to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$671
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time8 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineMalaysia Airlines
Average flights per week299

Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney is $671. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney.
Malaysia Airlines, KLM and Oman Air fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney.
As of March 2026, there are 299 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Airport on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): What you need to know

  • Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) jetting off from here.

  • Expect to be travelling for 8 hours 25 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is three hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is located in Sydney.

  • The busiest route is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), with 33 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from KUL to SYD is the 7:50am Turkish Airlines option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 11:45pm with Malaysia Airlines.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to SYD, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Flying during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • Reach your destination without the detour from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) can be booked from here.

  • At KUL, you'll find a good selection of carriers that operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, such as:

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between KUL and SYD is Malaysia Airlines.

  • AirAsia X is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to SYD departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

    • Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)

  • Travelling from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 56 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, data shows 59% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • SZB is about 19 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your Kuala Lumpur to SYD flight:

  • As far as flight punctuality goes, Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 72%.

About Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)

Getting from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

  • The centre of Sydney is about 8 kilometres from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do a little research before you go.

  • It'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is $310. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $671. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.

  • To snag cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to SYD, book your ticket four months ahead of your planned departure.

  • September is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Kuala Lumpur to SYD is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)

  • It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). July is when most people travel to Sydney. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.

  • The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Kuala Lumpur to SYD plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC.

More about Sydney

  • After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sydney:

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Sydney itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Sydney Opera House.

Explore more of Australia

  • Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the southwest, popular attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 129 kilometres northeast of Sydney. Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach are key reasons to visit.

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