On this page, you can find and book flights for the Kuala Lumpur — Kuching route. This 981 km flight is a popular domestic destination, with approximately 179 flights operated weekly.
Direct connections between the cities are provided by Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Batik Air. Ticket prices fluctuate constantly, so we recommend using the low-fare calendar to find the best deal and checking in advance how to get to the departure airport and how to organize transportation in Kuching.
The table shows direct flights Kuala Lumpur → Kuching on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 45 min. Regular flights are operated by AirAsia, Batik Air (Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd dba Batik Air Malaysia), Malaysia Airline and Firefly. Departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport airports, arrivals at Kuching International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Kuala Lumpur — Kuching by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 102 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 366 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Kuala Lumpur → Kuching, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 326 | high | May | AED 351 | high | Sep | AED 236 | low |
| Feb | AED 326 | high | Jun | AED 346 | high | Oct | AED 231 | low |
| Mar | AED 241 | low | Jul | AED 251 | low | Nov | AED 226 | low |
| Apr | AED 276 | medium | Aug | AED 271 | medium | Dec | AED 341 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Kuching is consistently warm, with air temperatures peaking at 30.1°C in May. December is the wettest month of the year, with 421.72 mm of rainfall, while July is considered the driest period, featuring up to 10 clear days.
The most affordable airfares are typically found in October, with flights starting AED 102. Prices peak in June, when the minimum fare starts AED 366.
As a compromise between weather conditions and ticket costs, we recommend considering September, when the price starts AED 103. It is best to avoid traveling in December and January if you want to minimize the risk of being caught in the season of prolonged tropical downpours.
More than 15 airlines operate on this route, including major carriers Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Batik Air. Thanks to a high flight frequency of up to 179 departures per week, passengers can choose between direct flights and convenient connections. A detailed weekly schedule and a full list of available operators are provided in the interactive table below.
Flights Kuala Lumpur — Kuching depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and arrive at Kuching International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With a distance of 981 km between the cities, the average travel time for a direct flight is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Regular service is provided by over 15 carriers, with Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Batik Air being the most frequent operators.
Yes, there are many direct flights daily on this route, making it very convenient for quick travel.
All flights from Kuala Lumpur arrive at Kuching International Airport (KCH).
Flight prices are dynamic and depend on the season; you can check the current minimum price in the low-fare calendar on this page.
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