Statistics on London-Kuala Lumpur flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kuala Lumpur (from: London)
The average price to go to Kuala Lumpur from London airport is $ 883 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 775 (in march) and $ 1125 (in august), which is a saving of $ 108 or a surplus of $ 242 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $702 to $756 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kuala Lumpur before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Kuala Lumpur plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60885 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kuala Lumpur from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 775, saving $ 108 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 883). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1125).
Flight London-Kuala Lumpur: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 705 | $ 829 | good price |
| February | $ 724 | $ 846 | good price |
| March | $ 682 | $ 775 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 739 | $ 852 | good price |
| May | $ 696 | $ 777 | good price |
| June | $ 741 | $ 819 | good price |
| July | $ 835 | $ 1007 | fair price |
| August | $ 880 | $ 1125 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 799 | $ 873 | fair price |
| October | $ 788 | $ 869 | fair price |
| November | $ 711 | $ 802 | good price |
| December | $ 844 | $ 1019 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Kuala Lumpur
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Kuala Lumpur range from $540 to $1349. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $540 to $594), 1% at the maximum price (from $1295 to $1349). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $702 to $756 (22% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Kuala Lumpur flight
There are 13 companies that serve London from Kuala Lumpur airport: Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, EasyJet, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Saudia, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Uk, British Airways, Air China and Royal Jordanian.
Data analysis:
Of the 60885 flights analyzed in previous years, Malaysia Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the London->Kuala Lumpur route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Kuala Lumpur flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 284 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Kuala Lumpur flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $25. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $41.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kuala Lumpur to London departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $19. Conversely, departing from Kuala Lumpur on a saturday may cost you an additional $27.
Top prices London-Kuala Lumpur
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Kuala Lumpur | 20-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 677 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Kuala Lumpur | 12-06 to 27-06-2024 | $ 605 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Kuala Lumpur | 19-06 to 27-06-2024 | $ 579 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Kuala Lumpur | 02-09 to 15-09-2024 | $ 650 | layover flight with Saudia |
| London → Kuala Lumpur | 18-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 631 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Kuala Lumpur | 02-10 to 18-10-2024 | $ 660 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Kuala Lumpur | 13-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 650 | layover flight with Saudia |
| London → Kuala Lumpur | 03-12 to 22-12-2024 | $ 678 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Kuala Lumpur | 05-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 584 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Kuala Lumpur | 13-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 584 | layover flight with Air China |
When to book your flight London - Kuala Lumpur to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Kuala Lumpur flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Kuala Lumpur, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 824 $, which is a saving of 59 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (214 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Kuala Lumpur flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 681 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 738), 4 to 5 months ($ 706) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 694 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 841), 4 to 5 months ($ 744), 5 to 6 months ($ 715), 9 to 10 months ($ 811), 10 to 11 months ($ 814) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 706 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 747), 3 to 4 months ($ 744), 4 to 5 months ($ 756), 5 to 6 months ($ 717), 6 to 7 months ($ 708), 11 to 12 months ($ 773) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 734 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 799), 4 to 5 months ($ 798), 5 to 6 months ($ 815), 7 to 8 months ($ 771), 8 to 9 months ($ 797) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 710 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 746), 6 to 7 months ($ 770), 7 to 8 months ($ 739) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 751 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 783), 7 to 8 months ($ 790), 8 to 9 months ($ 798), 11 to 12 months ($ 808) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 882 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1003), 7 to 8 months ($ 952), 8 to 9 months ($ 1001), 9 to 10 months ($ 947), 11 to 12 months ($ 908) |
| August | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 862 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1111), 8 to 9 months ($ 952), 9 to 10 months ($ 943), 10 to 11 months ($ 908) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 777 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 854), 5 to 6 months ($ 866), 6 to 7 months ($ 846), 7 to 8 months ($ 841), 8 to 9 months ($ 867), 9 to 10 months ($ 805), 10 to 11 months ($ 828), 11 to 12 months ($ 852) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 681 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 773), 5 to 6 months ($ 856), 6 to 7 months ($ 838), 9 to 10 months ($ 804), 10 to 11 months ($ 810), 11 to 12 months ($ 865) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 643 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 752), 2 to 3 months ($ 690), 6 to 7 months ($ 783), 7 to 8 months ($ 768) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 758 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 993), 2 to 3 months ($ 962), 3 to 4 months ($ 801), 7 to 8 months ($ 989) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Kuala Lumpur are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $6 more.
London to Kuala Lumpur: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1134 $650 to $7087 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 992 $578 to $1641 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1485 $1025 to $3113 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1267 $772 to $1810 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 819 $631 to $885 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 803 $650 to $946 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 824 $687 to $1456 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1185 $678 to $4884 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1244 $682 to $4894 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 770 $688 to $943 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 774 $584 to $960 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 936 $831 to $1189 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, september, october and february are cheaper to travel to Kuala Lumpur. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!