Qatar Airways’ business class offers pajamas, private pods, and anytime dining.
Qatar Airways’ economy class allows only one carry-on item, not the usual 1+1 rule.
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— KUL
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $1,383 |
Round-trip from | $777 |
One-way from | $474 |
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Mon 9/111:55 amEWR - KUL
1 stop21h 00mAir India
Sun 11/28:05 amKUL - EWR
1 stop35h 50mAir India
Deal found 6/30$777
Tue 9/309:45 pmEWR - KUL
3 stops31h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/911:15 pmKUL - EWR
3 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/30$881
Sun 10/191:20 amJFK - KUL
1 stop24h 05mChina Airlines
Mon 11/102:35 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop41h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/28$940
Sat 9/61:55 amJFK - KUL
1 stop30h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/168:10 amKUL - JFK
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/28$943
Thu 9/43:45 pmJFK - KUL
1 stop28h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/169:40 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/29$946
Tue 9/2311:55 amJFK - KUL
1 stop21h 00mAir India
Tue 11/48:05 amKUL - JFK
1 stop35h 50mAir India
Deal found 6/28$955
Tue 8/268:30 amEWR - KUL
2 stops49h 20mKorean Air
Tue 9/1611:10 pmKUL - EWR
2 stops27h 31mKorean Air
Deal found 6/30$964
Sat 10/181:30 pmJFK - KUL
1 stop28h 30mANA
Tue 3/102:15 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop33h 15mANA
Deal found 6/27$967
Wed 9/101:25 pmEWR - KUL
2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/32:15 pmKUL - EWR
1 stop40h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$974
Wed 9/242:00 amJFK - KUL
1 stop40h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/52:15 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop32h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$975
Thu 9/2510:20 amEWR - KUL
1 stop31h 40mANA
Sun 10/52:15 pmKUL - EWR
1 stop39h 40mANA
Deal found 6/28$980
Mon 9/156:45 amJFK - KUL
1 stop22h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/1710:50 amKUL - JFK
1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/29$983
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NewarkKuala Lumpur
EWR - KUL
EWRKUL
Newark
Mon 9/1
11:55 am-8:55 pm
1 stop21h 00m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Sun 11/2
8:05 am-7:55 am
1 stop35h 50m
$777
NewarkKuala Lumpur
EWR - KUL
EWRKUL
Newark
Tue 9/30
9:45 pm-5:10 pm
3 stops31h 25m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 10/9
11:15 pm-7:45 pm
3 stops32h 30m
$881
New YorkKuala Lumpur
JFK - KUL
JFKKUL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 10/19
1:20 am-1:25 pm
1 stop24h 05m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Mon 11/10
2:35 pm-7:20 pm
1 stop41h 45m
$940
New YorkKuala Lumpur
JFK - KUL
JFKKUL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 9/6
1:55 am-8:45 pm
1 stop30h 50m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Tue 9/16
8:10 am-8:35 pm
1 stop24h 25m
$943
New YorkKuala Lumpur
JFK - KUL
JFKKUL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 9/4
3:45 pm-8:10 am
1 stop28h 25m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Tue 9/16
9:40 pm-4:05 pm
1 stop30h 25m
$946
New YorkKuala Lumpur
JFK - KUL
JFKKUL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 9/23
11:55 am-8:55 pm
1 stop21h 00m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Tue 11/4
8:05 am-6:55 am
1 stop35h 50m
$955
NewarkKuala Lumpur
EWR - KUL
EWRKUL
Newark
Tue 8/26
8:30 am-9:50 pm
2 stops49h 20m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Tue 9/16
11:10 pm-2:41 pm
2 stops27h 31m
$964
New YorkKuala Lumpur
JFK - KUL
JFKKUL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 10/18
1:30 pm-6:00 am
1 stop28h 30m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Tue 3/10
2:15 pm-11:30 am
1 stop33h 15m
$967
NewarkKuala Lumpur
EWR - KUL
EWRKUL
Newark
Wed 9/10
1:25 pm-10:10 am
2 stops32h 45m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Wed 12/3
2:15 pm-5:20 pm
1 stop40h 05m
$974
New YorkKuala Lumpur
JFK - KUL
JFKKUL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 9/24
2:00 am-6:00 am
1 stop40h 00m
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Wed 10/8
2:15 pm-11:00 am
1 stop32h 45m
$975
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Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific offers a free stopover program in Hong Kong for up to 7 days.
CX Economy offers 32” pitch seats, better than Delta’s 30”-31” pitch.
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Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines’ Economy offers 30” legroom and travel sets for flights over five hours.
Turkish Airlines’ Business Class offers fully reclining seats with aisle access.
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ANA
ANA’s business class offers 35”-wide seats with 24” 4K UHD screens.
ANA’s premium economy offers 19.3”-wide seats with leg and footrests.
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United Airlines
United’s Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.
United’s Premium Plus offers upgraded comfort with extra legroom and amenity kits.
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Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines provides free unlimited Wi-Fi for all passengers, enhancing connectivity.
SQ’s premium economy offers 38” legroom, extra storage, and upgraded meals.
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When is the best time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.
Booking 12 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
How long is the flight to Kuala Lumpur?
On average, a flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur takes 26 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Kuala Lumpur from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Kuala Lumpur?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Kuala Lumpur should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur?
The most popular airlines flying from New York to Kuala Lumpur are Singapore Airlines, ANA and Turkish Airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur?
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Kuala Lumpur are SAUDIA, Emirates and Cathay Pacific.
Rainfall in Kuala Lumpur by month
Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kuala Lumpur ranges from 4.7 - 11.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.0 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Kuala Lumpur when rainfall is around 4.7 in.
Temperature in Kuala Lumpur by month
Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kuala Lumpur, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kuala Lumpur. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kuala Lumpur. Reviews last updated June 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, ANA, and Japan Airlines to Malaysia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.5
Overall
8.4
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentChris,Mar 2025
SEA - ICN
Boarding
8.5
Overall
8.4
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentChris,Mar 2025
SEA - ICN
Boarding
8.5
Overall
8.4
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentChris,Mar 2025
SEA - ICN
Boarding
8.5
Overall
8.4
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentChris,Mar 2025
SEA - ICN
Boarding
8.5
Overall
8.4
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentChris,Mar 2025
SEA - ICN
Boarding
8.5
Overall
8.4
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentChris,Mar 2025
SEA - ICN
FAQs about flying to Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia airport overview
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is situated approximately 31 miles (50km) south of Kuala Lumpur. It is one of south-east Asia’s largest airports, and is ranked as the 13th busiest airport in the world with around 35 million passengers per year.
The airport is a veritable city, spanning an enormous 100 km2 (38 m2) and employing a 25,000-strong workforce, which results in efficient service throughout all operations.
The passenger terminal complex consists of three buildings – the Satellite Building, Contact Pier and the main terminal building (Terminal 1). The Satellite building, in addition to housing a vast array of restaurants, cafes and shops, serves international flights departing from and arriving at Kuala Lumpur International. The Contact Pier is reserved for passengers of Malaysia Airlines, while Terminal 1 caters to the needs of all passengers arriving, departing or in transit.
Although not as extravagant as Singapore and Seoul Incheon, Kuala Lumpur International is modern, clean and easy to navigate. With a host of excellent retail outlets and dining establishments, you won’t have any trouble killing time. Better yet, an advanced railway system gets you to Kuala Lumpur Sentral in less than 30 minutes.
Take note that carrying alcohol into Kuala Lumpur is generally prohibited. Alcoholic beverages are sealed in special bags and are only allowed to be opened once you have departed.