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$404+ 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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — KUL
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$872
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$404
(oojo)

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Average price

$1,040
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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 March 21, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1010:20 amEWR - KUL
1 stop31h 40mANA
Wed 12/32:15 pmKUL - EWR
1 stop40h 00mANA
Deal found 3/19$872
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 9/1010:20 amEWR - KUL
1 stop31h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/32:15 pmKUL - EWR
1 stop40h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$886
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/311:55 amEWR - KUL
1 stop21h 00mAir India
Wed 6/48:05 amKUL - EWR
1 stop35h 30mAir India
Deal found 3/20$907
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/109:00 amLGA - KUL
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/197:15 amKUL - LGA
2 stops25h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$907
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 9/1010:00 pmJFK - KUL
3 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/1911:15 pmKUL - JFK
3 stops32h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/20$910
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Fri 8/15:56 pmLGA - KUL
2 stops48h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/32:15 pmKUL - LGA
2 stops41h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/21$918
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/179:00 pmJFK - KUL
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/29:05 pmKUL - JFK
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$926
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 9/302:00 amJFK - KUL
1 stop40h 00mANA
Sun 10/262:15 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop33h 15mANA
Deal found 3/20$929
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 9/101:30 pmJFK - KUL
1 stop28h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/162:15 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop32h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$933
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/91:30 amJFK - KUL
2 stops50h 15mJapan Airlines
Wed 12/310:50 pmKUL - JFK
2 stops36h 09mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/20$939
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2412:15 pmEWR - KUL
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/81:35 pmKUL - EWR
2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$979
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Wed 9/2412:30 amEWR - KUL
1 stop28h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/3010:50 amKUL - EWR
1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/20$982

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 March 21, 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

Mon 4/21

11:30 am-11:55 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/7

7:15 am-5:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$899

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Thu 4/3

11:55 am-8:55 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 6/4

8:05 am-7:35 am

1 stop35h 30m

$907

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

10:00 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops31h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 5/6

11:15 pm-8:00 pm

3 stops32h 45m

$920

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/17

9:00 pm-6:20 am

2 stops45h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 6/2

9:05 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$926

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/24

2:05 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/6

2:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop32h 45m

$941

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/24

2:05 pm-6:45 am

1 stop28h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/16

2:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop32h 45m

$942

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Mon 3/24

10:45 am-6:45 am

1 stop32h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/16

4:45 pm-8:28 am

2 stops27h 43m

$943

New YorkKuala Lumpur

LGA - KUL

LGAKUL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/24

9:15 am-6:45 am

2 stops33h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 4/1

8:40 pm-12:38 pm

3 stops51h 58m

$963

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Mon 3/24

12:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 4/8

1:35 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops44h 55m

$979

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/24

8:45 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/2

10:50 am-5:55 pm

1 stop43h 05m

$986

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

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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 March 14, 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, February 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 $1,491). 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 March 21, 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 March 21, 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
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,046 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,437 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
ANA
8.3
Very good
826 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
723 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

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 ANA is currently your cheapest option to Kuala Lumpur, with prices starting at $872. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at $886 and $907, respectively. ANA is priced at 24% 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?

    $404 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 Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $523 and $526, 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 Tokyo 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 Boat Quay. Those on a layover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, or Boat Quay can do so by traveling 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their layover in Singapore can rent a car from Singapore Changi for about $86 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 Roppongi Hills. Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market and Roppongi Hills are located about 34.6 mi, 35.3 mi, and 37.5 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 $62 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, Aspire Tower, and Katara Cultural Village. Travelers on a layover in Doha can visit Museum of Islamic Art, Aspire Tower, and Katara Cultural Village, by traveling 5.2 mi, 10.6 mi, and 8.7 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 $31 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 Tokyo least often. Tokyo is followed by Istanbul in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur. Istanbul is followed by Jeddah 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, February 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 $1,491). 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 March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$685Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Korean AirCheapest$748Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$808Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ANACheapest$841Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$854Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$919Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$935Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$943Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$972Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$985Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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