Statistics on Melbourne-Malaysia flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to Malaysia from Melbourne
The average price to go to Malaysia from Melbourne is $ 564 (round trip). It varies from $ 502 (Kuala Lumpur) to $ 612 (Kuching) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Melbourne-Malaysia flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Johor Bahru.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | $ 502 | march, may (the cheapest), june, august, october, november | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Melbourne-Kuala Lumpur |
| Penang | $ 512 | march, may, june, august, october, november (the cheapest) | 2 to 3 months | Flight price Melbourne-Penang |
| Kota Kinabalu | $ 610 | march (the cheapest), may, june, august, october, november | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Melbourne-Kota Kinabalu |
| Kuching | $ 612 | march, may, june, august (the cheapest), october, november | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Melbourne-Kuching |
| Johor Bahru | $ 581 | march, may, june, august (the cheapest), october, november | 7 to 8 months | Flight price Melbourne-Johor Bahru |
Round-trip airfare price Melbourne-Malaysia month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 672 to $ 877 | very high price |
| February | $ 498 to $ 617 | fair price |
| March | $ 412 to $ 487 | good price |
| April | $ 505 to $ 677 | fair price |
| May | $ 411 to $ 498 | good price |
| June | $ 447 to $ 547 | good price |
| July | $ 546 to $ 649 | fair price |
| August | $ 414 to $ 487 | good price |
| September | $ 512 to $ 653 | fair price |
| October | $ 418 to $ 542 | good price |
| November | $ 409 to $ 550 | good price |
| December | $ 618 to $ 842 | high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64644 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Malaysia from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to Malaysia from Melbourne
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur is $ 502. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Kuala Lumpur flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a monday
come back on a thursday
Data analysis:
Travel to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in may to get the best price ($ 411, saving $ 92 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 502). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 672, which is $ 171 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Kuala Lumpur and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Penang in Malaysia
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Penang is $ 512. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Penang flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a thursday
Data analysis:
Travel to Penang in Malaysia in november to get the best price ($ 409, saving $ 104 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 512). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 722, which is $ 210 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Penang and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu is $ 610. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Kota Kinabalu flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a thursday
Data analysis:
Travel to Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia in march to get the best price ($ 480, saving $ 131 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 610). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 858, which is $ 249 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Kota Kinabalu and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Kuching in Malaysia
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Kuching is $ 612. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Kuching flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Kuching in Malaysia in august to get the best price ($ 485, saving $ 128 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 612). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 877, which is $ 265 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Kuching and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Johor Bahru in Malaysia
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Johor Bahru is $ 581. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Johor Bahru flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a thursday
Data analysis:
Travel to Johor Bahru in Malaysia in august to get the best price ($ 448, saving $ 133 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 581). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 794, which is $ 214 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Johor Bahru and other statistics
Top prices Melbourne-Malaysia
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 01-08 to 07-08-2025 | $ 231 | direct flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 04-08 to 17-08-2025 | $ 225 | direct flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 06-08 to 10-08-2025 | $ 224 | direct flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 08-08 to 14-08-2025 | $ 230 | direct flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 12-08 to 19-08-2025 | $ 274 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 13-08 to 18-08-2025 | $ 228 | direct flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 14-08 to 28-08-2025 | $ 274 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 21-08 to 26-08-2025 | $ 275 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 25-08 to 29-08-2025 | $ 261 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Kuala Lumpur | 06-11 to 18-11-2025 | $ 275 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to buy plane tickets to go to Malaysia (from Melbourne)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur
The price of tickets to Kuala Lumpur fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur, you should buy your ticket on a wednesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Kuala Lumpur page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 434 , which is $ 68 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 154 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Kuala Lumpur flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Penang
The price of tickets to Penang fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Penang, you should buy your ticket on a friday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Penang page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Penang in Malaysia 2 to 3 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 458 , which is $ 54 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 315 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Penang flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu
The price of tickets to Kota Kinabalu fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Kota Kinabalu, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Kota Kinabalu page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 592 , which is $ 19 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 193 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Kota Kinabalu flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Kuching
The price of tickets to Kuching fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Kuching, you should buy your ticket on a thursday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Kuching page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Kuching in Malaysia 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 597 , which is $ 16 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 236 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Kuching flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Johor Bahru
The price of tickets to Johor Bahru fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Johor Bahru, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Johor Bahru page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Johor Bahru in Malaysia 7 to 8 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 534 , which is $ 47 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 74 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Johor Bahru flight ticket and other statistics