AirAsia
AirAsia operates out of its main hub in the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. This budget airline has eight daily direct flights from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, with the same number of return flights. Prices for an one way flight range from 23 to 112 SGD (Singapore Dollars; approximately $23 to $80) before taxes. The average is around 45 SGD. Flexibility in travel times, dates, and non-weekend travel helps to lower prices. By booking well in advance (more than two weeks), tickets can be purchased for as low as 1 SGD. All prices as of October 2009.
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Tiger Airways
Tiger Airways' main hub is at the budget terminal at the Singapore Changi Airport. Tiger makes 28 weekly direct flights to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Discounted flights (up to 30% off) can be purchased directly from its Web site. Even on the day of departure, flights are offered for as low as 30 SGD ($21). By booking more than a couple of weeks ahead of departure, flights sometimes cost as little as .01 SGD. Flexibility in booking makes prices cheaper. All prices are as of October 2009 and before taxes.
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Jetstar Airways
Australia's Jetstar Airways has its main hub at the Melbourne Airport and serves the greater Southeast Asian and Oceania area. Jetstar operates two to three daily direct flights from Singapore's Changi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Prices for a JetSaver Light ticket (carry-on baggage only) range anywhere from $5 to $70 Australian (approximately $4 to $64) before taxes. Booking flexibility and online purchases can ensure cheaper rates. Prices are as of October 2009 and subject to change.
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Article Written By Patrick M. Lind
Patrick M. Lind has been freelance writing since 2007 and has worked as an editor and journalist for ChicagoSporting.com. He received a Master of Arts in history from the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Middle East.
