$406+ Cheap flights to Malaysia

Malaysia has a typical tropical climate with an average temperature of 86 F and little seasonal change. The rainy season lasts from the end of October, when the monsoons arrive, until the beginning of May.

Whether you’re spending a rowdy night out in Kuala Lumpur or relaxing on the beaches of southern Malaysia, there’s no wrong time to book your flight to Malaysia. Peak Season: Malaysia cheap flights are scarce from May until October, when the monsoons subside and Malaysia lays sun-soaked in the tropical heat. Off-Peak Season: Monsoon season lasts from the middle of October through the beginning of April. Though the rain tends to drive tourists away, this half of the year is when you’ll find cheap flights to Malaysia. Malaysia hosts a variety of festivals throughout monsoon season to make up for the dreary weather, including Thaipusam, a vibrant Hindu procession in January; Chinese New Year celebrations in February, the Langkawi Water Festival in April.

As a popular destination for foreign tourists, Malaysia has honed its network of air-conditioned busses to service all states in Peninsular Malaysia. The schedules are dependable, the rates are reasonable and the seating onboard is comfortable, making travel within Malaysia easily manageable for out-of-towners who aren’t ready to rent a car and drive around the country themselves.  If you do happen to crave a little road time after your flight to Malaysia, keep in mind that Malaysians drive on the left side of the road and that an international driving license is required of all foreign tourists. The following chart gives approximate journey times from Kuala Lumpur (in hours and minutes) to other major cities and towns in Malaysia.AirRoadRailPenang0.455.009.30Alor Setar0.457.007.30Johor Bahru0.353.006.00Singapore0.456.007.00

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

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

Kuala Lumpur Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malaysia. One-way flights to Kuala Lumpur Intl typically cost $9, while round-trip flights cost around $13.

A round-trip flight to Malaysia will typically cost around $521, however they can be found for as little as $22.

For those looking to save time traveling to Malaysia, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 40 minutes).

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

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).