Cheap Flights from DXB to KUL: When to Fly from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur

 

The cheapest times to fly from DXB to KUL are

• May 28th to June 17th
• September 3rd to November 25th
• December 24th to March 11th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DXB to KUL is early to mid October. Prices can be as high as $684 for Thursday flights during early to mid August, or as low as $326 for Tuesday flights around early to mid October.

 

When to Fly to Kuala Lumpur

Flying from Dubai (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) will usually cost between $419 to $511 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid October with an average ticket price of $416. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid August, with an average price of $563. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $147 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $447 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DXB to KUL flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DXB to KUL route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the DXB to KUL flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Dubai. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.08, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Thursdays are the most expensive days to fly to Kuala Lumpur, and Fridays are the most expensive days to return to Dubai. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $18 (4%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $447. Return trip prices are from the KUL to DXB flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DXB to KUL can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 7 hour 11 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Hacking DXB to KUL

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from DXB to KUL — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DXB to KUL? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 41 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Astana, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, Air-India Express, AirAsia, AirAsia X, Bangkok Airways, Biman, Cathay Dragon, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Eastern, China Southern, Emirates, Ethiopian, Flynas, Gulf Air, IndiGo, Iraqi, Korean Air, Kuwait Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Nepal Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Royal Brunei, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, SriLankan, THAI, Turkish Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Vistara, Xiamen, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Dubai International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 3446 miles or 5546 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DXB to KUL?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DXB to KUL flight is about 7 hour 11 minutes.

How many flights go between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 88 available flights from DXB to KUL.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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