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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Darwin from $462

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
KUL — DRW
21 may. — 28 may.1
1 adult
mar. 21/5
mar. 28/5

Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) to Darwin (DRW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 mayo 2024.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,013

Round-trip from

$455
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Darwin?

Our data shows that December tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Darwin from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $981 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $802. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in October.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Darwin (KUL - DRW)?

When flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Darwin, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Singapore Airlines flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Singapore Airlines for the route between Kuala Lumpur Intl and Darwin. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 mayo 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Singapore Airlines flights travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
mié. 6/1121:25KUL - DRW
1 stop15h 55mSingapore Airlines
sáb. 9/1115:45DRW - KUL
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,000
mié. 6/1119:50KUL - DRW
1 stop17h 30mSingapore Airlines
sáb. 9/1115:45DRW - KUL
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,004
jue. 13/611:00KUL - DRW
1 stop26h 15mSingapore Airlines
mar. 18/615:45DRW - KUL
1 stop23h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,368
mié. 22/520:40KUL - DRW
1 stop16h 35mSingapore Airlines
mié. 29/515:45DRW - KUL
1 stop15h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,627
mié. 22/520:40KUL - DRW
1 stop16h 35mSingapore Airlines
mar. 28/515:45DRW - KUL
1 stop17h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$3,492
mié. 22/520:40KUL - DRW
1 stop16h 35mSingapore Airlines
sáb. 25/515:45DRW - KUL
1 stop20h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$3,523
mar. 21/522:15KUL - DRW
1 stop15h 00mSingapore Airlines
vie. 31/515:45DRW - KUL
1 stop7h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$3,907
mar. 21/520:40KUL - DRW
1 stop16h 35mSingapore Airlines
sáb. 25/515:45DRW - KUL
1 stop20h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$4,615
mar. 21/518:40KUL - DRW
2 stops20h 30mSingapore Airlines
mar. 28/515:45DRW - KUL
1 stop19h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$5,137

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Kuala Lumpur Intl and Darwin. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 mayo 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Qantas Airways flights we've found at this time heading from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
mié. 6/1116:10KUL - DRW
2 stops17h 40mQantas Airways
vie. 8/1100:25DRW - KUL
2 stops21h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,414
mié. 6/1121:30KUL - DRW
2 stops41h 50mQantas Airways
sáb. 9/1113:30DRW - KUL
2 stops32h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,416
mié. 6/1116:10KUL - DRW
2 stops17h 40mQantas Airways
vie. 8/1100:25DRW - KUL
2 stops33h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,422
sáb. 15/614:40KUL - DRW
2 stops32h 25mQantas Airways
sáb. 22/612:15DRW - KUL
2 stops33h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$1,640
mar. 21/508:50KUL - DRW
2 stops30h 25mQantas Airways
lun. 27/501:20DRW - KUL
2 stops44h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$4,315

Cheap Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Prices were last updated on 16 mayo 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
mié. 12/622:35KUL - DRW
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
lun. 17/600:25DRW - KUL
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$711
jue. 13/613:15KUL - DRW
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun. 17/600:25DRW - KUL
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$775
mié. 12/613:30KUL - DRW
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
lun. 17/600:25DRW - KUL
2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$816
jue. 13/613:15KUL - DRW
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun. 17/600:25DRW - KUL
2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$837
mar. 11/602:40KUL - DRW
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
lun. 17/600:25DRW - KUL
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,121
sáb. 15/610:05KUL - DRW
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 22/612:15DRW - KUL
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,193
jue. 13/613:15KUL - DRW
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
mar. 18/614:15DRW - KUL
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,260
mié. 12/622:35KUL - DRW
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
mar. 18/615:45DRW - KUL
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,331
mié. 12/613:30KUL - DRW
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
mar. 18/614:15DRW - KUL
2 stops9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,364

Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Kuala Lumpur Intl and Darwin in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 mayo 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
mié. 12/622:35KUL - DRW
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
lun. 17/600:25DRW - KUL
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$711
jue. 13/613:15KUL - DRW
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun. 17/600:25DRW - KUL
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$775
mié. 12/613:30KUL - DRW
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
lun. 17/600:25DRW - KUL
2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$816
jue. 13/613:15KUL - DRW
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun. 17/600:25DRW - KUL
2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$837
mié. 6/1121:25KUL - DRW
1 stop15h 55mSingapore Airlines
sáb. 9/1115:45DRW - KUL
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,000
mié. 6/1119:50KUL - DRW
1 stop17h 30mSingapore Airlines
sáb. 9/1115:45DRW - KUL
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,004
mar. 11/602:40KUL - DRW
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
lun. 17/600:25DRW - KUL
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,121
sáb. 15/610:05KUL - DRW
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 22/612:15DRW - KUL
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,193
jue. 13/613:15KUL - DRW
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
mar. 18/614:15DRW - KUL
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,260

Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 mayo 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
vie. 24/514:20KUL - DRW
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
lun. 27/500:25DRW - KUL
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,104
mié. 22/520:40KUL - DRW
1 stop16h 35mSingapore Airlines
mié. 29/515:45DRW - KUL
1 stop15h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,627
mié. 22/520:40KUL - DRW
1 stop16h 35mSingapore Airlines
mar. 28/515:45DRW - KUL
1 stop17h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$3,492
mié. 22/520:40KUL - DRW
1 stop16h 35mSingapore Airlines
sáb. 25/515:45DRW - KUL
1 stop20h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$3,523
mar. 21/522:15KUL - DRW
1 stop15h 00mSingapore Airlines
vie. 31/515:45DRW - KUL
1 stop7h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5$3,907
mar. 21/508:50KUL - DRW
2 stops30h 25mQantas Airways
lun. 27/501:20DRW - KUL
2 stops44h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$4,315
mar. 21/515:25KUL - DRW
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 29/517:30DRW - KUL
3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$4,438
mar. 21/515:25KUL - DRW
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
dom. 26/517:30DRW - KUL
3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$4,571
mar. 21/509:10KUL - DRW
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
jue. 30/501:20DRW - KUL
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$4,588

One-way flights to Darwin from Kuala Lumpur Intl

Search for one-way flight options from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 mayo 2024.
Users travelling one-way from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin can select one of these great deals. Users can also find round-trip Kuala Lumpur to Darwin flights by using the search form above.
vie. 12/713:30KUL - DRW
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$462
sáb. 6/710:05KUL - DRW
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$504
lun. 8/708:50KUL - DRW
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$593
vie. 12/723:35KUL - DRW
3 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$614
vie. 12/706:05KUL - DRW
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$626
sáb. 6/707:35KUL - DRW
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$635
lun. 8/702:40KUL - DRW
2 stops13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$739
mar. 9/722:35KUL - DRW
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$789
mar. 9/723:25KUL - DRW
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$796

Find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 mayo 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$711 - $2,800

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kuala Lumpur IntlDarwin

KUL - DRW

KULDRW

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mié. 12/6

1 stop23h 15m

Darwin

lun. 17/6

1 stop23h 10m

$711

Kuala Lumpur IntlDarwin

KUL - DRW

KULDRW

Kuala Lumpur Intl

jue. 13/6

1 stop8h 35m

Darwin

lun. 17/6

1 stop23h 10m

$775

Kuala Lumpur IntlDarwin

KUL - DRW

KULDRW

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mié. 12/6

1 stop8h 20m

Darwin

lun. 17/6

2 stops16h 25m

$816

Kuala Lumpur IntlDarwin

KUL - DRW

KULDRW

Kuala Lumpur Intl

jue. 13/6

1 stop8h 35m

Darwin

lun. 17/6

2 stops16h 25m

$837

Kuala Lumpur IntlDarwin

KUL - DRW

KULDRW

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mié. 6/11

1 stop15h 55m

Darwin

sáb. 9/11

1 stop28h 20m

$1,000

Kuala Lumpur IntlDarwin

KUL - DRW

KULDRW

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mié. 6/11

1 stop17h 30m

Darwin

sáb. 9/11

1 stop28h 20m

$1,004

Kuala Lumpur IntlDarwin

KUL - DRW

KULDRW

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mié. 6/11

2 stops17h 40m

Darwin

vie. 8/11

2 stops21h 55m

$1,414

Kuala Lumpur IntlDarwin

KUL - DRW

KULDRW

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mié. 6/11

2 stops41h 50m

Darwin

sáb. 9/11

2 stops32h 50m

$1,416

Kuala Lumpur IntlDarwin

KUL - DRW

KULDRW

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mié. 12/6

2 stops45h 05m

Darwin

lun. 17/6

2 stops39h 00m

$2,800

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 16/5

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Average price of flights to Darwin by month

Plan your trip from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin is currently $640 while a return flight costs $1,197. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Darwin (average of $304). Flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Darwin in June is currently the most expensive (average of $453). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$497

February

$530

March

$531

April

$468

May

$522

June

$678

July

$617

August

$540

September

$507

October

$455

November

$486

December

$504

Temperature and rainfall in Darwin by month

Plan your trip to Darwin by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DRW

Temperature

25 - 29 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Darwin. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Darwin. Reviews last updated 16 mayo 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and China Eastern from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.6
Good
967 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.2
Good
507 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin from Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    Most people fly into Darwin (DRW) if they book a flight to Darwin from Kuala Lumpur Intl. On average, Darwin has 0 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl per day from 0 airlines. Darwin is conveniently located just 6.4 km from Darwin’s city centre.

  • Can I find flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Darwin for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Darwin for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $711, but on average you can expect to pay $1,250.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Darwin for under $2,200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Darwin within the next 7 days for less than $2,200.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Darwin round-trip?

    Flying on Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Darwin, with prices starting at $1,000. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,414 round trip.

  • What does KUL to DRW mean?

    Great question - KUL to DRW just means Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Darwin Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin that include extra baggage allowance?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Darwin offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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  • How recently were the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Darwin flight deals updated?

    The Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Darwin flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 16/5.

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