Statistics on Sydney-Malaysia flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to Malaysia from Sydney
The average price to go to Malaysia from Sydney is $ 574 (round trip). It varies from $ 528 (Penang) to $ 630 (Kota Kinabalu) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Sydney-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 | $ 538 | march (the cheapest), may, june, august, september, october, november | 2 to 3 months | Flight price Sydney-Kuala Lumpur |
| Penang | $ 528 | march, may, june, august (the cheapest), september, october, november | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Sydney-Penang |
| Kota Kinabalu | $ 630 | february, march, may (the cheapest), june, august, september, october, november | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Sydney-Kota Kinabalu |
| Kuching | $ 606 | march, may, june, july, august (the cheapest), september, october, november | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Sydney-Kuching |
| Johor Bahru | $ 563 | february, march, may (the cheapest), june, august, september, november | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Sydney-Johor Bahru |
Round-trip airfare price Sydney-Malaysia month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 721 to $ 916 | very high price |
| February | $ 541 to $ 624 | fair price |
| March | $ 441 to $ 528 | good price |
| April | $ 567 to $ 667 | fair price |
| May | $ 406 to $ 512 | good price |
| June | $ 483 to $ 566 | good price |
| July | $ 549 to $ 667 | fair price |
| August | $ 404 to $ 517 | good price |
| September | $ 493 to $ 596 | good price |
| October | $ 468 to $ 579 | fair price |
| November | $ 461 to $ 552 | good price |
| December | $ 682 to $ 873 | high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 64010 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Malaysia from Sydney 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 Sydney
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia
The average price for a round trip flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur is $ 538. 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 Sydney-Kuala Lumpur flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in march to get the best price ($ 441, saving $ 97 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 538). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 721, which is $ 184 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-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 Sydney to Penang is $ 528. 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 Sydney-Penang flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a monday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Penang in Malaysia in august to get the best price ($ 404, saving $ 125 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 528). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 771, which is $ 243 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-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 Sydney to Kota Kinabalu is $ 630. 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 Sydney-Kota Kinabalu flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia in may to get the best price ($ 499, saving $ 131 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 630). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 916, which is $ 287 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-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 Sydney to Kuching is $ 606. 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 Sydney-Kuching flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a monday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Kuching in Malaysia in august to get the best price ($ 485, saving $ 122 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 606). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 876, which is $ 270 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-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 Sydney to Johor Bahru is $ 563. 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 Sydney-Johor Bahru flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Johor Bahru in Malaysia in may to get the best price ($ 421, saving $ 143 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 563). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 824, which is $ 262 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Sydney-Johor Bahru and other statistics
Top prices Sydney-Malaysia
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Kuala Lumpur | 01-03 to 09-03-2025 | $ 341 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Kuala Lumpur | 03-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 339 | direct flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kuala Lumpur | 07-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 348 | direct flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kuala Lumpur | 08-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 316 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Kuala Lumpur | 09-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 350 | direct flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kuala Lumpur | 10-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 342 | direct flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kuala Lumpur | 03-04 to 08-04-2025 | $ 355 | direct flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Kuala Lumpur | 06-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 326 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Sydney → Kuala Lumpur | 12-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 352 | direct flight with Airasia X |
| Sydney → Penang | 15-08 to 22-08-2025 | $ 344 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to buy plane tickets to go to Malaysia (from Sydney)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney 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 Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. 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 2 to 3 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 483 , which is $ 55 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 ($ 140 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Kuala Lumpur flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney 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 Sydney to Penang, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. 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 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 515 , which is $ 14 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 ($ 163 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Penang flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney 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 Sydney to Kota Kinabalu, you should buy your ticket on a monday. 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 $ 611 , 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 ($ 137 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Kota Kinabalu flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney 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 Sydney to Kuching, you should buy your ticket on a friday. 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 $ 579 , which is $ 28 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 ($ 93 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Kuching flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Sydney 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 Sydney to Johor Bahru, you should buy your ticket on a monday. 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 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 528 , which is $ 35 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 62 more than the average price).
When to buy your Sydney-Johor Bahru flight ticket and other statistics