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Only AirAsia operates flights between Johor Bahru and Kuching.

Flights from Johor Bahru to Kuching usually depart from Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) and arrive at Kuching (KCH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johor Bahru to Kuching.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average S$ 127 return, compared with S$ 251 via a stopover through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge S$ 13–S$ 126 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia and Firefly. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Most connecting flights from Johor Bahru to Kuching pass through Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Johor Bahru to Kuching route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at S$ 120 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at S$ 135, a difference of S$ 15. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johor Bahru to Kuching route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johor Bahru to Kuching flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johor Bahru to Kuching:

• Earliest: departs at 07:45 and lands at 09:10
• Latest: departs at 19:05 and lands at 20:30.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of S$ 128. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johor Bahru to Kuching takes 1h 25m, covering 1,194 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about S$ 123 to S$ 1,165. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johor Bahru to Kuching are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about S$ 168, which is 137% above the typical average for this route.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Johor Bahru to Kuching flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Kuching Airport (KCH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around S$ 21 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Hertz
· Avis
· Agtran
· EPTA

Return flights from Johor Bahru to Kuching range from S$ 94 to S$ 176, with an average of S$ 128 over the past 12 months. Anything below S$ 94 counts as a good deal.