Kuala Lumpur Intl

$65+ Cheap flights from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKK — KUL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/237:00 am
BKK
-
KUL
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/2510:45 pm
KUL
-
BKK
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:35 am
BKK
-
KUL
1 stop7h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/185:05 pm
KUL
-
BKK
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$140
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/29:05 am
BKK
-
KUL
1 stop7h 20m
Scoot
Thu 7/97:05 am
KUL
-
BKK
1 stop13h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 1/25$141
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/510:55 pm
BKK
-
KUL
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/82:50 pm
KUL
-
BKK
Nonstop2h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$146
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/296:35 am
BKK
-
KUL
1 stop7h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/25:05 pm
KUL
-
BKK
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/306:35 am
BKK
-
KUL
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/25:05 pm
KUL
-
BKK
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/257:05 am
BKK
-
KUL
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/410:00 pm
KUL
-
BKK
Nonstop2h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$159
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/286:35 am
BKK
-
KUL
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/26:05 pm
KUL
-
BKK
1 stop5h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/26:00 am
BKK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 7/95:45 pm
KUL
-
BKK
Nonstop2h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/25$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2510:55 pm
BKK
-
KUL
1 stop6h 05m
Scoot
Wed 3/411:10 am
KUL
-
BKK
1 stop7h 15m
Scoot
Deal found 1/26$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/27:45 pm
BKK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 4/53:05 pm
KUL
-
BKK
Nonstop2h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/24$165

Find flight deals from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL). 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$140
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$65
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$141

Good round-trip deal

$222 or less

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-Kuala Lumpur Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-Kuala Lumpur Intl flights.
From Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl
One-way flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Suvarnabhumi

Fly to

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BangkokKuala Lumpur

BKK - KUL

BKKKUL

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 2/7

6:35 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 3/4

10:00 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$180

BangkokKuala Lumpur

BKK - KUL

BKKKUL

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 2/6

5:40 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 3/4

10:00 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$180

BangkokKuala Lumpur

BKK - KUL

BKKKUL

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 3/5

5:40 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 3/8

2:50 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$180

BangkokKuala Lumpur

BKK - KUL

BKKKUL

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 2/28

5:40 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/2

10:00 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$198

BangkokKuala Lumpur

BKK - KUL

BKKKUL

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 5/2

9:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$205

BangkokKuala Lumpur

BKK - KUL

BKKKUL

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 2/7

8:05 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 3/1

6:05 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$216

BangkokKuala Lumpur

BKK - KUL

BKKKUL

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 2/4

5:40 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 2/7

10:00 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$216

BangkokKuala Lumpur

BKK - KUL

BKKKUL

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 2/6

5:40 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 2/27

4:20 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$216

BangkokKuala Lumpur

BKK - KUL

BKKKUL

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 2/6

5:40 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$92

BangkokKuala Lumpur

BKK - KUL

BKKKUL

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 3/3

8:05 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$92

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Compare providers for flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport-Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kuala Lumpur Intl from Suvarnabhumi with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of $99). Flying from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $123). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKK to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 26, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur Intl. 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Thai Airways, Thai AirAsia, and Malaysia Airlines from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in 2h 15m. Fly via Malaysia Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 759 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $100, Batik Air will fly you from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and back. In addition to Batik Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from AirAsia and Thai AirAsia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $104 and $110, respectively. Batik Air is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are AirAsia ($50), Batik Air ($50), and Scoot ($56).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport on time: ANA (77%), Royal Jordanian (70%), British Airways (70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport? While on average our users pay $305, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $117. The most popular route (Bangkok Suvarnabhumi - Kuala Lumpur Intl), is priced around $109.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (average of $99). Flying from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $123). 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Batik AirCheapest$100Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirAsiaCheapest$104Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
Thai AirAsiaCheapest$110Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$159Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Thai AirwaysCheapest$175Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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