Kuala Lumpur

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— KUL
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Flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2025

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 22, 2025.

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Wed 12/318:55 pmJFK - KUL
3 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/3111:05 pmKUL - JFK
3 stops32h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/20$1,158
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Wed 12/3110:05 amJFK - KUL
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/3110:05 pmKUL - JFK
2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,231
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Wed 12/318:55 pmJFK - KUL
3 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/1511:05 pmKUL - JFK
3 stops32h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/21$1,240
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Tue 12/309:40 amEWR - KUL
1 stop32h 05mANA
Thu 1/222:15 pmKUL - EWR
1 stop40h 05mANA
Deal found 12/22$1,251
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Mon 12/299:40 amEWR - KUL
1 stop32h 05mANA
Thu 1/222:15 pmKUL - EWR
1 stop40h 05mANA
Deal found 12/22$1,271
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Tue 12/308:55 pmJFK - KUL
3 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/2211:05 pmKUL - JFK
3 stops32h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/20$1,304
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Wed 12/319:10 pmEWR - KUL
2 stops38h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/315:00 pmKUL - EWR
2 stops27h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,329
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Mon 12/2912:55 pmJFK - KUL
2 stops38h 50mXiamenAir
Thu 1/225:45 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop30h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/20$1,343
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Wed 12/319:15 pmLGA - KUL
2 stops44h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/312:15 pmKUL - LGA
2 stops41h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,396
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Tue 12/308:55 pmJFK - KUL
3 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/2011:05 pmKUL - JFK
3 stops32h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/21$1,487
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Sat 12/278:05 pmJFK - KUL
1 stop21h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/1011:45 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,494
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Wed 12/3110:00 amEWR - KUL
2 stops42h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/3111:05 pmKUL - EWR
3 stops45h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/20$1,502

Find flight deals to Kuala Lumpur

Find the latest flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 22, 2025.

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From New York to Kuala Lumpur
One-way flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur

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NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Mon 2/2

2:00 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/9

2:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop40h 05m

$761

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/3

1:05 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/10

2:15 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 15m

$766

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

1:05 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/10

2:15 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 15m

$766

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Mon 1/19

11:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops34h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 1/26

2:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop40h 05m

$769

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Mon 2/23

4:25 pm-10:20 am

2 stops28h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 3/4

5:00 pm-7:28 am

2 stops27h 28m

$771

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Tue 2/3

12:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops33h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 2/10

2:15 pm-7:04 am

2 stops29h 49m

$771

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Thu 2/26

7:30 am-10:20 am

2 stops37h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 3/4

5:00 pm-7:28 am

2 stops27h 28m

$771

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Mon 2/23

3:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops30h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/3

8:30 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops35h 27m

$771

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Mon 1/19

11:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops34h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 3/4

5:00 pm-7:28 am

2 stops27h 28m

$779

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Thu 2/26

3:00 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 3/5

8:30 pm-11:11 pm

2 stops39h 41m

$821

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kuala Lumpur

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 December 19, 2025.

Booking 57 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 31 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Kuala Lumpur are Emirates, Cathay Pacific and ANA.

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).

The best insider tips for flights to Kuala Lumpur

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Kuala Lumpur trip
Airlines
Qatar Airways

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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 December 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific 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.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support

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.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kuala Lumpur if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kuala Lumpur on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Kuala Lumpur?

    A round-trip flight to Kuala Lumpur will typically cost around $28, however they can be found for as little as $28.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kuala Lumpur depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Kuala Lumpur Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kuala Lumpur Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    Yes. Kuala Lumpur Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Plaza Premium Lounge Klia 2 is the closest property to Kuala Lumpur Intl (0.0 mi away from Kuala Lumpur Intl).

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