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Best Southeast Asia Flight Deals from Australia

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Kuala Lumpur
5h 35mNonstop
from RM 971per person
Penang
9h 50m2 stops
from RM 1,150per person
Langkawi
8h 05m2 stops
from RM 1,191per person
Kota Kinabalu
8h 45m2 stops
from RM 1,333per person
Miri
12h 25m3 stops
from RM 1,540per person
Kuching
11h 00m2 stops
from RM 1,934per person
Johor Bahru
11h 10m2 stops
from RM 2,076per person
Kota Bharu
26h 40m4 stops
from RM 2,296per person
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Southeast Asia

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Southeast Asia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Southeast Asia?

The cheapest ticket to Southeast Asia from Australia found in the last 5 days was to Singapore, at RM 753 return. The most popular route is Adelaide (ADL) to Singapore (SIN) and the cheapest return ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was RM 753.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Southeast Asia?

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to Southeast Asia is February, when tickets cost RM 898 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 2,089 and RM 1,564 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Southeast Asia?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Southeast Asia is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost RM 2,063 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Southeast Asia is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 3,474.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to Southeast Asia?

To get a below-average price on a flight from Australia to Southeast Asia, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Southeast Asia?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Southeast Asia is Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL), with an average flight price of RM 882.

Good to know

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

RM 500
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)
Flight from Perth to Kuala Lumpur Airport

Flights from Australia to Southeast Asia: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Australia to Southeast Asia 
AndreaFlew with Qantas Airways-Jul 2026
Taking the train is easy. If not allow at least 2 hours if it’s a morning flight. Also if you have to pay extra baggage. Ensure it’s paid before you go through immigration. Enjoy!
ScoutFlew with Jetstar-Mar 2026
There will be no internet or phone reception from the moment you start boarding. Send your goodbye messages before boarding. Wish they offered at least free wifi for messaging apps like WhatsApp. This seems to be common in Europe and great to include.
Goh Hua ShengFlew with Turkish Airlines-Feb 2026
early check in at the counter is available just that the downside would be arriving at an odd timing if stopping in singapore.
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas Airways-Jan 2026
leave time to get to next gate. some are a long walk.
StephenFlew with Jetstar-Jan 2026
Pack light bring snacks and entertainment. It’s just a seat.
RonaldFlew with Philippine Airlines-Jun 2024
- eat before flying. - bring your own entertainment like movies, tv
FrankFlew with Scoot-May 2024
Download movies etc in advance so you don’t reply on WiFi onboard

FAQs for booking flights from Australia to Southeast Asia

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Australia to Southeast Asia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Australia to Southeast Asia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Australia to Southeast Asia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Australia to Southeast Asia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Australia to Southeast Asia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Australia to Southeast Asia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Australia to Southeast Asia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Australia to Southeast Asia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Southeast Asia?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Southeast Asia is Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as RM 1,350. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are RM 2,691 on average.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Australia to Southeast Asia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to Southeast Asia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1600 reviews
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

2.0 MediocreJanine, Jul 2026
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I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

Crew were so busy Anna so awesome. I was in a seat that got my food nearly last but the crew were Just awesome.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

Could not really fault anything. We had a really short time between flights (about 45 mins), and had to get across the other side of the terminal. But we made it and crew were helpful. Food was good and service for the kids was great.

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

Orange juice change to mineral water . Should keep the orange juice.

Cabin crew as always are leaps and bounds the crowning glory of MH. Friendliness and natural warmth are such incredible traits. Food was very good on this flight also; and flexibility in meal time to accomodate rest was a plus point. Early arrival and landing as the first morning inbound at T4 LHR meant I was off the plane and in the queue for an Uber in less than 15 minutes!

I had purchased extra leg room for all legs of the flight but due to a delay in leaving Perth I was put on another flight but with Emirates. My luggage was initially lost but later found and my suitcase was broken. I ended up losing my upgrades

Good value for money. Food was below expectations but acceptable.

Check in was seamless, and easy, with friendly understanding staff and helpful Flight took off early - was good experience Meal was sub standard with only 4 pieces of chicken and container full of rice

We were upgraded to better seats. No entertainment. Food mediocre

Flight was half an hour delayed and gate was changed only once but not very far. Weather was good so smooth flight. So all in all was a good flight on a Sunday.

I did not book or take this flight. This was a fraudulent credit card purchase using my (now cancelled) card. Air Asia was advised that this was a fraudulent booking a week before the flight. If this service was allowed AirAsia is contributing to credit fraud. If they didn’t take that seriously how serious are they about protecting your details?

Compared with other LCC, Air Asia is a lot better

We had an emergency seat to more comfortable and more leg room. It was good for a budget airline

Liked the food. It’s was delicious! The cleanliness was average.. we saw dried liquid stains on the seat head in front. The flight was delayed. My experience with other airlines is that the flight crew usually announces an apology for the delay . Maybe air Asia doesn’t deem it necessary.. In summary the only positive that stood out was the food.

Efficient turnaround, flight on-time. Pre-ordered food arrived hot and was pretty good for the price.

Air Asia is a favourite of mine. Well run, good planes, great staff and great value.

For a low cost airline they provide excellent value and modern planes. It did not feel cheap. But onboard drinks and meals are expensive and do not offer great value. Overall, a good experience.

Boarding was not as per sequence Light snacks were not available Window had hair oil stains and water condensation

Boarding took forever. It's also weird that we paid more (for preferred seats) to get on the plane last. Inflight WiFi never worked the entire trip. I want my money back.

WiFi didn’t work on both sectors so made killing time harder - planes clean modern and good flight crew - would do again if WiFi works

We had 2 attempts to land at Singapore Changing during a thunderstorm. Everything was delayed by 1 hour plus.

Was on scoot plus. The only good thing about the flight was the spacious seats. Tables and armrests were extremely dirty Food: bad Entertainment: non existent Wifi: unable to connect, then was painfully slow that we couldn’t even send messages Good thing we had a night flight, so we just slept throughout.

We were delayed, but there was never any update given. Everyone was standing at the gate as boarding was supposed to commence at 13:10 for a 13:55 flight. We didn't actually start getting on the shuttles to the plane, until after 14:00. No updates, no information given at all.

Scoot refused to change my flight even though I had booked a flexible ticket. MyTrip wanted to charge me an extra $271 for a ticket that was only listed as $217. I complained about this to scoot and they didn't give a shite. So never again will you be getting money from me Scoot. You can Scoot off.

Me and my Partner were in seats 6A and 6B. (Which we paid a premium for). Unfortunately the person is seat 6C was large and because of his size my Partner was squashed to the point of discomfort and unable to sit properly. We requested to be moved to some empty seats and two hours into the flight the crew moved us. Perhaps it’s time airlines began checking passenger sizes to ensure they don’t encroach into fellow passengers seating space!

I paid an additional fee for specific seats because I was flying with my two children. I even checked in online and confirmed my seats, so at the airport did not think to double check my seats. The lady at the check in desk gave me different seats that were not together, nor did she say anything, even though she could see I was flying with children. Got to the plane and only realized what had happened then. Scoot refused to refund me that extra fee or take responsibility for what had happened.

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