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$438+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Kuala Lumpur

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — KUL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Kuala Lumpur are usually found in September or January, 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$818
(oojo)

One-way from

$438
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,383
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Cheapest flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2911:55 amEWR - KUL
1 stop45h 00mAir India
Sun 9/148:05 amKUL - EWR
1 stop35h 30mAir India
Deal found 6/9$818
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/179:45 pmEWR - KUL
3 stops31h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/611:05 pmKUL - EWR
3 stops33h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11$902
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2210:00 pmJFK - KUL
3 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/1611:05 pmKUL - JFK
3 stops32h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$922
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1510:40 pmJFK - KUL
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 10/249:50 amKUL - JFK
1 stop42h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/12$945
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/101:30 pmJFK - KUL
1 stop28h 30mANA
Wed 10/152:15 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop32h 45mANA
Deal found 6/12$946
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/311:55 amJFK - KUL
1 stop21h 00mAir India
Thu 9/118:05 amKUL - JFK
1 stop35h 30mAir India
Deal found 6/11$949
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2312:35 amJFK - KUL
1 stop28h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/110:50 amKUL - JFK
1 stop23h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$955
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/110:20 amEWR - KUL
1 stop31h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/102:15 pmKUL - EWR
1 stop39h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$968
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/201:55 amJFK - KUL
1 stop26h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/75:40 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/12$969
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/301:20 amJFK - KUL
1 stop24h 05mChina Airlines
Wed 11/192:35 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop41h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/12$972
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/301:00 pmJFK - KUL
1 stop45h 20mKorean Air
Mon 11/1711:55 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop23h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 6/12$977
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/201:30 pmJFK - KUL
2 stops36h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/172:15 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop33h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$978

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur that are best for you.

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NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Fri 8/29

11:55 am-8:55 pm

1 stop45h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/14

8:05 am-7:35 am

1 stop35h 30m

$818

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Fri 10/17

9:45 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops31h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 11/6

11:05 pm-7:15 pm

3 stops33h 10m

$902

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/22

10:00 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops31h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 11/16

11:05 pm-7:00 pm

3 stops32h 55m

$922

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/15

10:40 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/24

9:50 am-9:00 am

1 stop35h 10m

$945

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/3

11:55 am-8:55 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/11

8:05 am-7:35 am

1 stop35h 30m

$949

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/23

12:35 am-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/1

10:50 am-10:40 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$955

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/15

1:30 pm-6:00 am

1 stop28h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 12/17

2:15 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 15m

$963

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Mon 9/1

7:00 am-6:00 am

2 stops35h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/9

2:15 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop39h 40m

$968

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/20

1:55 am-8:10 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/7

8:10 am-6:00 am

1 stop33h 50m

$969

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/23

1:20 am-1:25 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/1

2:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop41h 55m

$972

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur

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 June 9, 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 $968). Flying from New York to Kuala Lumpur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,453). 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
738 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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 Air India is currently your cheapest option to Kuala Lumpur, with prices starting at $818. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and ANA, with the lowest prices starting at $961 and $966, respectively. Air India is priced at 27% 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?

    $438 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and ANA, with prices starting from $514 and $537, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from New York to Kuala Lumpur are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Kuala Lumpur Intl, Newark - Kuala Lumpur Intl and New York LaGuardia - Kuala Lumpur Intl.

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

    The most popular layover on flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur is Singapore. New York to Kuala Lumpur flights stop in Hong Kong the next most. Doha comes in third as the most popular layover location on New York to Kuala Lumpur flights.

  • 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 $137 per day.

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

    Most Hong Kong visitors opt to spend their time at Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church and Ocean Park are located about 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.9 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl if you are interested in checking them out.

  • 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 $28 per day.

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

    New York to Kuala Lumpur flights have a layover in Istanbul least often. Istanbul is followed by Tokyo in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur. Tokyo is followed by Tokyo in terms of the least popular layover location 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 $968). Flying from New York to Kuala Lumpur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,453). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$649Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
EmiratesCheapest$653Average$1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Cathay PacificCheapest$837Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$841Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$866Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$866Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$886Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$913Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$936Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,038Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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