How long is the flight from Australia to Sumatra?

Flight times from Australia to Sumatra vary, but if you’re flying out of Sydney Kingsford Smith and flying into Los Angeles (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 13h 40m on average. Another popular route from Australia to Sumatra is flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles, which will take roughly 14h 20m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Sumatra

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Flights to Medan

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Scoot

10 Mar

SYD

23h 45m

1 stop

KNO

4 Apr

KNO

16h 00m

1 stop

SYD

$570

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10 Mar

SYD

23h 45m

1 stop

KNO

4 Apr

KNO

23h 30m

2 stops

SYD

$635

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Multiple Airlines

10 Mar

SYD

24h 00m

2 stops

KNO

4 Apr

KNO

26h 20m

2 stops

SYD

$681

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Multiple Airlines

15 Nov

SYD

42h 30m

2 stops

KNO

22 Nov

KNO

14h 35m

1 stop

SYD

$708

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Multiple Airlines

15 Nov

SYD

26h 10m

1 stop

KNO

22 Nov

KNO

16h 55m

1 stop

SYD

$719

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15 Nov

SYD

20h 50m

2 stops

KNO

22 Nov

KNO

24h 10m

2 stops

SYD

$729

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2 Dec

SYD

13h 45m

2 stops

KNO

9 Dec

KNO

21h 05m

1 stop

SYD

$787

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2 Dec

SYD

25h 45m

2 stops

KNO

9 Dec

KNO

33h 15m

2 stops

SYD

$808

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2 Dec

SYD

14h 50m

1 stop

KNO

9 Dec

KNO

21h 05m

1 stop

SYD

$817

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Multiple Airlines

28 Nov

BNE

31h 15m

3 stops

KNO

5 Dec

KNO

36h 20m

3 stops

BNE

$857

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Multiple Airlines

28 Nov

BNE

31h 15m

3 stops

KNO

5 Dec

KNO

18h 25m

1 stop

BNE

$892

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28 Nov

BNE

16h 25m

2 stops

KNO

5 Dec

KNO

18h 25m

1 stop

BNE

$914

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Flights to Padang

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Multiple Airlines

13 Nov

SYD

19h 20m

2 stops

PDG

16 Nov

PDG

30h 50m

2 stops

SYD

$579

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18 Nov

SYD

23h 50m

2 stops

PDG

30 Nov

PDG

30h 50m

2 stops

SYD

$669

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15 Nov

SYD

39h 30m

2 stops

PDG

29 Nov

PDG

26h 00m

1 stop

SYD

$670

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16 Nov

SYD

19h 20m

2 stops

PDG

1 Dec

PDG

26h 00m

1 stop

SYD

$672

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18 Nov

SYD

23h 50m

2 stops

PDG

29 Nov

PDG

26h 00m

1 stop

SYD

$673

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17 Nov

SYD

19h 20m

2 stops

PDG

29 Nov

PDG

26h 00m

1 stop

SYD

$679

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16 Nov

SYD

19h 20m

2 stops

PDG

27 Nov

PDG

12h 55m

1 stop

SYD

$702

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12 Nov

MEL

27h 50m

2 stops

PDG

1 Dec

PDG

14h 35m

1 stop

MEL

$705

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17 Nov

SYD

19h 20m

2 stops

PDG

27 Nov

PDG

12h 55m

1 stop

SYD

$711

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13 Nov

MEL

37h 45m

2 stops

PDG

1 Dec

PDG

14h 35m

1 stop

MEL

$713

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9 Nov

MEL

34h 05m

2 stops

PDG

1 Dec

PDG

14h 35m

1 stop

MEL

$714

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10 Nov

MEL

17h 40m

2 stops

PDG

1 Dec

PDG

14h 35m

1 stop

MEL

$720

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Recent return flight deals from Australia to Sumatra

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20:05 - 15:50SYD-KNO

23h 45m1 stop

16:35 - 12:35KNO-SYD

16h 00m1 stop

$570Scoot

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Tue, 10 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr

20:05 - 11:25SYD-PDG

19h 20m2 stops

08:00 - 18:50PDG-SYD

30h 50m2 stops

$579Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 13 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov

12:15 - 08:00SYD-KNO

23h 45m1 stop

08:50 - 11:50KNO-SYD

23h 00m1 stop

$946Singapore Airlines

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Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

16:10 - 08:00SYD-KNO

19h 50m1 stop

08:50 - 11:50KNO-SYD

23h 00m1 stop

$1,011Singapore Airlines

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Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

00:30 - 08:30MEL-KNO

12h 00m1 stop

09:20 - 09:25KNO-MEL

20h 05m1 stop

$1,077Malaysia Airlines

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Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

00:30 - 16:00MEL-KNO

19h 30m1 stop

16:50 - 09:25KNO-MEL

12h 35m1 stop

$1,084Malaysia Airlines

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Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

11:10 - 21:55SYD-KNO

14h 45m2 stops

10:25 - 10:45KNO-SYD

20h 20m1 stop

$1,189Garuda Indonesia

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Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

11:10 - 21:55SYD-KNO

14h 45m2 stops

05:40 - 10:45KNO-SYD

25h 05m1 stop

$1,205Garuda Indonesia

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Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

07:15 - 20:40BNE-KNO

16h 25m1 stop

18:00 - 06:00KNO-BNE

33h 00m1 stop

$1,304Batik Air

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Fri, 28 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec

07:45 - 17:00MEL-KNO

13h 15m2 stops

10:30 - 05:40KNO-MEL

15h 10m2 stops

$1,701Batik Air

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Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

20:05-15:50

1 stop23h 45m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sat 4/4

16:35-12:35

1 stop16h 00m

$570

SydneyPadang

SYD - PDG

SYDPDG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

20:05-11:25

2 stops19h 20m

Padang Tabing

Sun 16/11

08:00-18:50

2 stops30h 50m

$579

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

12:15-08:00

1 stop23h 45m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sat 28/2

08:50-11:50

1 stop23h 00m

$946

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

16:10-08:00

1 stop19h 50m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sat 28/2

08:50-11:50

1 stop23h 00m

$1,011

MelbourneMedan

MEL - KNO

MELKNO

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

00:30-08:30

1 stop12h 00m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Mon 16/3

09:20-09:25

1 stop20h 05m

$1,076

MelbourneMedan

MEL - KNO

MELKNO

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

00:30-16:00

1 stop19h 30m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Mon 16/3

16:50-09:25

1 stop12h 35m

$1,084

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

11:10-21:55

2 stops14h 45m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sat 28/2

10:25-10:45

1 stop20h 20m

$1,189

SydneyMedan

SYD - KNO

SYDKNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

11:10-21:55

2 stops14h 45m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Sat 28/2

05:40-10:45

1 stop25h 05m

$1,205

BrisbaneMedan

BNE - KNO

BNEKNO

Brisbane

Fri 28/11

07:15-20:40

1 stop16h 25m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Fri 5/12

18:00-06:00

1 stop33h 00m

$1,304

MelbourneMedan

MEL - KNO

MELKNO

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

07:45-17:00

2 stops13h 15m

Medan Kuala Namu Intl

Mon 16/3

10:30-05:40

2 stops15h 10m

$1,701

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Sumatra flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sumatra?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Sumatra. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $895. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Australia because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,061.

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Summary info about Sumatra flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$271
Best Round-Trip Price	$570
Fastest flight time	13h 40m

The best one-way flight price to Sumatra from Australia in the last 72 hours is $271 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Medan Kuala Namu Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Sumatra from Australia in the last 72 hours is $570 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Medan Kuala Namu Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sumatra from Australia takes 13h 40m (Melbourne to Padang Tabing).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Sumatra

Which airlines fly to Sumatra?

Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Garuda Indonesia are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sumatra according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sumatra. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Sumatra on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Sumatra?

The best day of the week to fly to Sumatra is Tuesday due to prices being at their lowest. Flying out on a Wednesday should be a backup plan since this day tends to be less expensive as well. Saturday, on the other hand, is the most expensive day to fly to Sumatra.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Sumatra?

Prices for flights to Sumatra refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Sumatra?

There are 8 operators available for flights to Sumatra as of October 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Sumatra?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Sumatra.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sumatra?

The required travel and health documents for your Sumatra trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sumatra. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Can I find flights to Sumatra with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Sumatra which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Sumatra.

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