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$515+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kuala Lumpur

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WAS — KUL
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 23, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 4/62:05 pm
IAD
-
KUL
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/299:55 pm
KUL
-
IAD
1 stop23h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/23$893
This Vliegwinkel 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/232:20 pm
IAD
-
KUL
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/69:55 pm
KUL
-
IAD
1 stop24h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/21$894
This CrystalTravel 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/92:05 pm
IAD
-
KUL
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 4/269:55 pm
KUL
-
IAD
1 stop23h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/20$918
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Mon 3/302:20 pm
IAD
-
KUL
1 stop41h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 4/79:50 am
KUL
-
IAD
1 stop36h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22$923
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/302:20 pm
IAD
-
KUL
1 stop41h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/89:55 pm
KUL
-
IAD
1 stop24h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/21$926
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 3/272:20 pm
IAD
-
KUL
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 4/39:50 am
KUL
-
IAD
1 stop36h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22$933
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 5/63:10 pm
IAD
-
KUL
1 stop29h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/159:55 pm
KUL
-
IAD
1 stop23h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22$944
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/22:05 pm
IAD
-
KUL
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/69:55 pm
KUL
-
IAD
1 stop24h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22$949
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 5/63:10 pm
IAD
-
KUL
1 stop29h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/149:55 pm
KUL
-
IAD
1 stop23h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22$954
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 5/43:10 pm
IAD
-
KUL
1 stop29h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 6/39:55 pm
KUL
-
IAD
1 stop23h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/23$969
This flugladen.de 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/53:10 pm
IAD
-
KUL
1 stop29h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/129:55 pm
KUL
-
IAD
1 stop23h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/21$971
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sat 4/253:10 pm
IAD
-
KUL
1 stop29h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 5/39:55 pm
KUL
-
IAD
1 stop23h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/23$973

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$893
(oojo)

One-way from

$515
(Mytrip)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,093
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Kuala Lumpur
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/16

1:20 pm-8:10 am

1 stop30h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 8/24

9:50 am-7:50 pm

1 stop94h 00m

$1,118

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/6

2:05 pm-8:25 am

1 stop30h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 4/21

9:55 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops28h 52m

$1,214

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

10:55 am-9:50 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 6/3

10:00 am-8:40 am

3 stops34h 40m

$1,226

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/21

9:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 8/25

9:30 am-3:40 pm

1 stop42h 10m

$1,263
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/23

8:20 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 7/5

8:05 pm-8:45 am

1 stop24h 40m

$1,290

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/22

9:00 pm-7:55 am

1 stop22h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 8/25

9:30 am-3:40 pm

1 stop42h 10m

$1,307

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/4

10:55 am-3:50 pm

3 stops64h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 4/19

7:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop25h 30m

$1,326

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

IAD - KUL

IADKUL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/23

11:00 am-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 7/7

10:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops41h 40m

$1,365

Washington, D.C.Kuala Lumpur

DCA - KUL

DCAKUL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/4

6:59 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops30h 26m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 5/11

2:45 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops39h 14m

$1,423

BaltimoreKuala Lumpur

BWI - KUL

BWIKUL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/6

3:10 pm-1:25 pm

3 stops34h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/27

2:45 pm-8:35 pm

3 stops41h 50m

$1,434

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur (average of $813). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,175). 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.

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 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,275 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
298 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,492 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,543 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

    For as low as $1,226, Turkish Airlines can have you in Kuala Lumpur from Washington, D.C. in 22h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9549 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $904 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways, starting at $940 and $947 round-trip. Qatar Airways is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $490 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $541 and Turkish Airlines from $551 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Kuala Lumpur Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Kuala Lumpur Intl or Baltimore/Washington - Kuala Lumpur Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur (average of $813). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,175). 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 7 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Kuala Lumpur

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$904Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$940Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,038Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EmiratesCheapest$1,163Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
ANACheapest$1,281Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,327Average$1,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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