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Only AirAsia operates flights between Johor Bahru and Alor Setar.

Flights from Johor Bahru to Alor Setar usually depart from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) and arrive at Alor Setar (AOR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Firefly: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johor Bahru to Alor Setar.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 434 return, compared with RM 562 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 41–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

Connecting flights from Johor Bahru to Alor Setar most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 93% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB) – 7% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Johor Bahru to Alor Setar route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 407 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 557, a difference of RM 150. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johor Bahru to Alor Setar route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 29 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johor Bahru to Alor Setar flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johor Bahru to Alor Setar:

• Earliest: departs at 08:25 and lands at 09:40
• Latest: departs at 09:45 and lands at 11:00.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of RM 463. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johor Bahru to Alor Setar takes 1h 15m, covering 1,002 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 289 to RM 1,752. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johor Bahru to Alor Setar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 190, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Johor Bahru to Alor Setar flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 30m, compared to 6h 33m via Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

Return flights from Johor Bahru to Alor Setar range from RM 374 to RM 598, with an average of RM 463 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 374 counts as a good deal.