Airfare of the Week: Malaysia Airlines Business Class Osaka-Sydney from $2,391 Return
Our newest Airfare of the Week belongs to Malaysia Airlines, which has round-trip Business Class fares from Osaka (KIX) to Sydney (SYD) from AU$2,391.
Malaysia Airlines is a member of the Oneworld alliance, so you can earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points & status credits with this airfare. This fare could be useful if you take multiple trips to Japan each year, and want to “nest” your next flights.
Here are the full details of this great Business Class airfare from Osaka to Sydney…
Sample itinerary & pricing
You can book this fare on the Malaysia Airlines website. Note that it is cheaper through some online travel agencies (OTAs), but there are risks of booking through these!
Melbourne is also a valid destination for this fare, at just ~$10 more. It is cheaper through certain OTAs, but this comes with added risks!
Note that fares and availability are subject to change. This fare may not be available by the time you read this article, and you might need to be flexible with travel dates. We recommend booking ASAP to avoid disappointment!
Travel dates & fare rules
Here are the details of this airfare:
- Book by 23 February 2026
- Travel between 10 February 2026 and 30 November 2026
- Minimum stay at the destination of two days
- Maximum stay at the destination of three months
- Stopovers permitted in Kuala Lumpur for JPY7000 (~$AU65) each
On-board product
The flights between Osaka (KIX) and Kuala Lumpur are operated by an Airbus A330. Business Class on Malaysia Airlines’ A330 has lie-flat seats in an alternating 1-2-2 and 1-2-1 configuration.
On the flights between Kuala Lumpur and Australia, Malaysia Airlines flies its latest Airbus A330neo, with modern seats in a 1-2-1 configuration.
On all flights, you’ll receive Malaysia Airlines’ signature hospitality, including their famous satay!
Earning points & status credits with this airfare
This fare books into “Z” class. As Malaysia Airlines is a member of Oneworld, you could earn points and status credits for this airfare in programs including:
- Qantas Frequent Flyer
- British Airways Club
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards
- American Airlines AAdvantage
Unfortunately, Qantas punishes its frequent flyers for flying on some partners, including Malaysia Airlines. In this case, “Z” Class, despite being a Business Class fare, only earns Qantas points and status credits at the “Flexible Economy” rate. This means you’ll earn 160 status credits and 14,400 Qantas Points from this fare.
Other Oneworld programs are less punitive. For example, you could earn 17,908 Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points with this airfare – enough for a one-way Business Class flight on Qantas and other Alaska partners up to 1,500 miles.
Join the discussion on the AFF forum
Have you booked this airfare, or do you have a question about it? Join the discussion on the Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) forum!
In our dedicated “Airfare of the Week” thread, linked below, you can also find more information about how to book these fares or suggest a great airfare deal to be featured in a future Airfare of the Week article.
