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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuching Airport to Kuala Lumpur? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM180. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kuala Lumpur.RM180 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar, returning Mon, 9 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM180, select.
Kuala Lumpur.RM180 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb, returning Fri, 27 Feb.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Kuching on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM180, select.
Kuala Lumpur.RM180 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM180, select.
Kuala Lumpur.RM180 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM180, select.
Kuala Lumpur.RM180 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM180, select.
Kuala Lumpur.RM181 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb, returning Tue, 3 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM181, select.
Kuala Lumpur.RM181 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM181, select.
Kuala Lumpur.RM181 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM181, select.
Kuala Lumpur.RM181 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM181, select.
Kuala Lumpur.RM182 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM182, select.
Kuala Lumpur.RM182 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM182, select.
Kuala Lumpur.RM183 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM183, select.
Kuala Lumpur.RM183 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM183, select.
Kuala Lumpur.RM183 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuching on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Kuching.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM183, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuching to Kuala Lumpur flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jan
from RM310
Feb
from RM180
Mar
from RM180
Apr
from RM180
May
from RM181
Jun
from RM180
Jul
from RM180
Aug
from RM182
Sep
from RM181
Oct
from RM182
Nov
from RM181
Dec
from RM335

Direct flights from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur

Alternative Kuching to Kuala Lumpur routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah

18km from central Kuala Lumpur
Closest
from RM467
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Kuala Lumpur International

46km from central Kuala Lumpur
Cheapest
from RM180
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Kuching to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM180
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time1 hr, 53 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week1,270

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

There are 2 airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah and Kuala Lumpur International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur is RM181. 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.
1 hour and 53 minutes is the average flight time from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur.
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur.
As of January 2026, there are 635 flights per week flying from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur is usually March.
If you're flying from Kuching Airport, the cheapest airport near Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International – which is 45.8 km away from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. We've found flights into this airport from RM181.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuching Airport to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 53 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 Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In January, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. May is typically the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kuala Lumpur.

Flying from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 50 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur.

  • Kuala Lumpur and Kuching (where Kuching International Airport is located) are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

  • The most popular route is from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). There are 150 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from KCH to KUL is the 00:40 AirAsia option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 23:00 with AirAsia.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your KCH to Kuala Lumpur flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur ticket. Start your journey at KCH and land at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

  • These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur:

  • Travelling from central Kuching to KCH takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Looking for a hotel close to KCH? If you're boarding an early flight from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:

  • 75.33% of flights that depart Kuching International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur

  • RM87 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight. A round-trip ticket right now is RM181. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Book one month before you want to fly. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from KCH to Kuala Lumpur.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from KCH to Kuala Lumpur is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur.

Airports in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur is roughly 64 kilometres. It'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.

  • Consider booking a hotel near KUL if you have a late flight from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Grab a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car and explore Kuala Lumpur and beyond with your own wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and GoSoCar are popular outlets to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from KCH to Kuala Lumpur.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • The centre of Kuala Lumpur is about 24 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). Once your flight from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.

  • The trip will take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to SZB. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your KCH to Kuala Lumpur flight:

  • The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, WAHDAH or Agtran and get going in the blink of an eye.

  • Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from SZB one week in advance often means better deals and a bigger choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur

  • Visit Kuala Lumpur during peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

  • The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from KCH to Kuala Lumpur around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Kuala Lumpur

  • After booking your flight from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:

  • All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Merdeka Square, Petronas Twin Towers and Central Market Cultural Performances are attractions you won't want to skip in Kuala Lumpur.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.

  • If you want to check out another side of Malaysia, consider Johor Bahru, about 290 kilometres south-east of Kuala Lumpur. Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Popular Book Store at Johor Bahru City Square and Danga Bay are the start of reasons to visit.

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