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Flight deals from Adelaide Airport to Kuala Lumpur

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Adelaide Airport to Kuala Lumpur? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $519. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kuala Lumpur.$247 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Adelaide on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $247, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$281 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Adelaide on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $281, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$283 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Adelaide on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $283, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$283 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Adelaide on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $283, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$285 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Adelaide on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$288 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Adelaide on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$291 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Adelaide on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $291, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$291 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $291, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$296 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $296, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$308 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Adelaide on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $308, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$316 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Adelaide on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$462 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Adelaide on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $462, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$480 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Adelaide on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $480, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$483 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Adelaide on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $483, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$496 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Adelaide on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $496, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$501 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Adelaide on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $501, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from $247
Apr
from $281
May
from $291
Jun
from $291
Jul
from $283
Aug
from $296
Sep
from $283
Oct
from $288
Nov
from $285
Dec
from $308
Jan
from $480
Feb
from $316

Direct flights from Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur

Alternative Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur routes

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

Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah

18km from central Kuala Lumpur
Closest
from $299
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Kuala Lumpur International

46km from central Kuala Lumpur
Cheapest
from $247
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Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$247
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time7 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week186

Finding cheap flights from Adelaide 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 Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur is $416. 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.
7 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur.
Turkish Airlines, Oman Air and Qatar Airways fly direct from Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur.
As of March 2026, there are 186 flights per week flying from Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur.
The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur is usually March.
If you're flying from Adelaide 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 $416.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Adelaide Airport to Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, 24 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 42 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 March, the average temperature is usually around 26°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, Indonesia AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Kuala Lumpur.

Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Kuala Lumpur is 7 hours 5 minutes.

  • Kuala Lumpur is two hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide, where Adelaide Airport is located. Kuala Lumpur observes the UTC+8 timezone.

  • With five weekly departures between the two airports, Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the most popular route. Board Malaysia Airlines's 09:50 flight to get your trip from ADL to KUL underway.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ADL to Kuala Lumpur flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

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

  • Begin your trip at ADL and travel straight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Adelaide Airport to Kuala Lumpur tickets.

  • Book your favourite seat with Malaysia Airlines. This leading carrier operates direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Kuala Lumpur.

  • We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from ADL to Kuala Lumpur with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:

    • Changi International Airport (SIN)

    • Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)

    • Perth Airport (PER)

  • The journey from central Adelaide to ADL takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • In search of a hotel close to ADL? If you've booked an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Kuala Lumpur, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Adelaide Airport, 75.6% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kuala Lumpur

  • $247 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight. A return ticket right now is $416. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Book seven months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from ADL to Kuala Lumpur.

  • November is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on Adelaide Airport to Kuala Lumpur tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from ADL to Kuala Lumpur is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Kuala Lumpur by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

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

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Adelaide Airport to Kuala Lumpur. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:

  • Explore without limits with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and find adventure across Kuala Lumpur and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from ADL to Kuala Lumpur.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • Once your flight from Adelaide Airport to Kuala Lumpur has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Kuala Lumpur is roughly 24 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SZB. Settle in and get cosy after your ADL to Kuala Lumpur flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Sixt, WAHDAH and Agtran make picking up a Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.

  • Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride one week before your arrival at SZB can get you a lower rate.

Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur

  • Travel to Kuala Lumpur in peak season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Adelaide Airport to Kuala Lumpur in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.

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

  • Search for cheap tickets from ADL to Kuala Lumpur in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.

More about Kuala Lumpur

  • Start your Kuala Lumpur trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Adelaide Airport to Kuala Lumpur, explore our selection of hotels including:

  • All great journeys should include some 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

  • You've seen Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to discover other parts of Malaysia. Journey around 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to check off its leading attractions. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 290 kilometres south-east of Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru is another favourite stop in Malaysia. No visit is complete without checking out Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Popular Book Store at Johor Bahru City Square and Danga Bay.

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