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Flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 5,638. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Darwin.R 2,147 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr.One-way flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,147, select.
Darwin.R 2,319 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,319, select.
Darwin.R 2,337 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Mar.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,337, select.
Darwin.R 2,482 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,482, select.
Darwin.R 3,817 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,817, select.
Darwin.R 4,173 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,173, select.
Darwin.R 5,070 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,070, select.
Darwin.R 5,083 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,083, select.
Darwin.R 5,093 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,093, select.
Darwin.R 5,381 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,381, select.
Darwin.R 6,718 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,718, select.
Darwin.R 7,743 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,743, select.
Darwin.R 8,106 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,106, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur to Darwin flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from R 2,337
Apr
from R 2,147
May
from R 3,817
Jun
from R 4,173
Jul
from R 5,381
Aug
from R 5,070
Sep
from R 5,093
Oct
from R 6,718
Nov
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Dec
from R 5,083
Jan
from R 7,743
Feb
from R 8,106

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin

Kuala Lumpur to Darwin: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Darwin.

Darwin

6km from central Darwin
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Bathurst Island

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Kuala Lumpur to Darwin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,147
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time5 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week3

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin is R 5,638. 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.
5 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin.
AirAsia flies direct from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin.
As of March 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin Airport on Friday, 3 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 10 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 Darwin 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 Darwin is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Darwin is AirAsia .

Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin International Airport (DRW): What you need to know

  • Kuala Lumpur's main base, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin International Airport (DRW).

  • 5 hours 10 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Kuala Lumpur to Darwin International Airport flight.

  • Darwin is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Kuala Lumpur. Darwin International Airport is located in Darwin, which is in the UTC+9:30 timezone.

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) is the most popular route. You can select from 4 direct services a week between KUL and DRW.

  • Leave enough time to make your flight from Kuala Lumpur to DRW. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

Airports in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin International Airport (DRW) operate from here.

  • You can get away on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin International Airport with AirAsia. This top carrier operates services from KUL.

  • The top choice among passengers flying between KUL and DRW is AirAsia.

  • The most punctual carrier on this route is AirAsia. Its services land as planned 65.71% of the time.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to DRW leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

    • Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)

  • Located around 56 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur, KUL can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • In search of a comfortable hotel close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:

  • 59% of flights leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport reach their destination on time.

Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • SZB is around 19 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.

  • Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your Kuala Lumpur to DRW flight:

  • 72% of all departures from Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

About Darwin International Airport (DRW)

  • Have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near DRW and fast-forward to bedtime:

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Kuala Lumpur to Darwin International Airport flight.

Getting from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to central Darwin

  • Darwin International Airport is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Darwin. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin International Airport (DRW)

  • At the moment, R 2,147 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,638. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to DRW, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Kuala Lumpur to Darwin International Airport ticket.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Kuala Lumpur to DRW.

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

The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin International Airport (DRW)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin International Airport (DRW). Plan your visit to Darwin in December if you prefer a quieter experience.

  • Book a Kuala Lumpur to DRW plane ticket departing in October if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Darwin to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • July sees temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Darwin

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Darwin right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin International Airport:

  • Your visit to Darwin won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that should be on your list include Mindil Beach, Mindil Beach Park and Charles Darwin National Park.

Explore more of Australia

  • Add a new chapter to your Australia adventure with a visit to Katherine East, located about 274 kilometres southeast of Darwin. Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre is just one of the top attractions to put on your itinerary.

  • If you're looking to explore another major stop in Australia, head for Katherine, about 274 kilometres southeast of Darwin. Katherine Outback Experience, Katherine River and Jurassic Cycad Gardens are among its highlights.

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