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NYC — KUL
May 6 — May 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Kuala Lumpur are usually found in September or February, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Kuala Lumpur

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Kuala Lumpur (MY1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$913
(Delta)

One-way from

$480
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,276
From New York (NYC) to Kuala Lumpur
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Kuala Lumpur
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

Best time to book a flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur

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Estimated round-trip price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York 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 April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 12 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur (average of $969). Flying from New York to Kuala Lumpur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to KUL?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Kuala Lumpur. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York 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.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Kuala Lumpur flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Kuala Lumpur. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Kuala Lumpur, with prices starting at $913. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Korean Air and ANA, with the lowest prices starting at $919 and $932, respectively. Delta is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Kuala Lumpur one-way?

    $492 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from ANA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Air India, with prices starting from $499 and $507, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Kuala Lumpur?

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Kuala Lumpur?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Singapore?

    If you're on a layover in Singapore and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, or Geylang Serai New Market. Those on a layover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, or Geylang Serai New Market can do so by traveling 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 6.9 mi, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their layover in Singapore can rent a car from Singapore Changi for about $94 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Tokyo?

    Most Tokyo visitors opt to spend their time at Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower. Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market and Tokyo Tower are located about 34.6 mi, 35.3 mi, and 36.7 mi, respectively from Tokyo Narita if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Tokyo can rent one for about $64 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Doha?

    The majority of Doha visitors spend their time at Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower. Travelers on a layover in Doha can visit Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower, by traveling 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively after landing at Doha Hamad Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Doha can rent a car from Doha Hamad Intl for about $29 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Kuala Lumpur flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Kuala Lumpur flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Kuala Lumpur by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur (average of $969). Flying from New York to Kuala Lumpur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from New York to Kuala Lumpur

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$685Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$808Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ANACheapest$841Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$846Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$887Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$935Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$936Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,030Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,039Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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