⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Osaka to Kuala Lumpur flights

Osaka (KIX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): 3,071 miles (4,943 km) great-circle, about 6h 40m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $432 round-trip on Scoot, with 1 stop, departing May 5, 2026.

TRScootTR821
Depart
KIX
Osaka, Japan
15:50
2026-05-05
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Arrive
KUL
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Returns 15:50
2026-05-07
Stops
1 stop
Distance
3,071 mi
Est. nonstop time
6h 40m
Trip type
Round-trip
$432
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Osaka to Kuala Lumpur fare fly?

$432 round-trip, Scoot TR821, departing 2026-05-05 at 15:50, returning 2026-05-07. The recorded itinerary left on a Tuesday, returning on a Thursday 2 nights later; the fare was observed 10 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Osaka from Kuala Lumpur?

  • Distance: 3,071 miles (4,943 km) great-circle, heading southwest.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 6h 40m.
  • Departure airport: Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka, Japan, UTC+9 on May 5, 2026.
  • Arrival: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Malaysia, UTC+8 on May 5, 2026.
  • Time difference: Kuala Lumpur is 1 hour behind Osaka on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Japan to Malaysia.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 69 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Scoot TR821, 1 stop, round-trip, 2 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Osaka to Kuala Lumpur fare compare with other routes from KIX?

At $432, it ranked 13th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from KIX (median $608). That is 14.1 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the KIX median of 24.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from KIX of similar length: Almaty (3,126 mi) at $606 and Phuket (2,964 mi) at $282.

KIX to KUL is the only one of 30 KIX routes where Scoot priced cheapest. It is the 15th longest of the 30 routes we track from KIX.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Of 18 departure airports with a fare to Kuala Lumpur, Osaka (KIX) ranked 16th at $432. Lowest: $94 from Singapore (SIN); highest: $579 from Shanghai (PVG); 11 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): AirAsia (7), Scoot (4), VietJet Air (2), Batik Air Malaysia (1), HK Express (1) and Spring Airlines (1), plus 2 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Asia/Tokyo, Asia/Kuala_Lumpur; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Osaka to Kuala Lumpur flight questions

How far is Osaka from Kuala Lumpur by plane?

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Osaka is about 3,071 miles (4,943 km) from Kuala Lumpur on a great-circle line from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), heading southwest. It is the 15th longest of the 30 routes we track from KIX. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Osaka to Kuala Lumpur?

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About 6h 40m nonstop by our estimate for 3,071 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Scoot fare was with 1 stop. 18 airports in our feed had a fare to Kuala Lumpur; this one ranked 16th, and 11 of the 18 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Osaka and Kuala Lumpur?

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On May 5, 2026, Osaka was on UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) and Kuala Lumpur on UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur), so Kuala Lumpur was 1 hour behind Osaka: noon in Osaka was 11:00 in Kuala Lumpur. Neither Asia/Tokyo nor Asia/Kuala_Lumpur shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Osaka to Kuala Lumpur?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $432 per person round-trip on Scoot flight TR821, departing May 5, 2026, returning May 7, 2026, with 1 stop. At $432, it ranked 13th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from KIX (median $608). That is 14.1 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the KIX median of 24.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Osaka to Kuala Lumpur?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Kuala Lumpur, 11 of the 18 recorded fares were nonstop. From KIX, 8 of 30 were. Routes from KIX of similar length: Almaty (3,126 mi) at $606 and Phuket (2,964 mi) at $282.

Which airports serve flights from Osaka to Kuala Lumpur?

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It departs Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan, and arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. An international flight, Japan to Malaysia. KIX to KUL is the only one of 30 KIX routes where Scoot priced cheapest.

Where else near Kuala Lumpur can you fly from Osaka?

Phuket (HKT) $282Bangkok (BKK) $375Bali (DPS) $451Guangzhou (CAN) $406Ishigaki (ISG) $120Miyako City (MMY) $389All flights from Osaka →

Other cities with flights to Kuala Lumpur

From Singapore (SIN) $94From Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) $126From Phuket (HKT) $130From Jakarta (CGK) $156From Bangkok (BKK) $165From Bangkok (DMK) $178

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