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$513+ Cheap flights to Malaysia

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— KUL
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Flights to Malaysia in 2026

Cheapest flights to Malaysia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Malaysia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on July 2, 2026.

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Sun 9/61:55 am
JFK
-
PEN
1 stop34h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 9/141:00 pm
PEN
-
JFK
1 stop29h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/1$951
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/136:00 am
EWR
-
KUL
2 stops27h 50m
Delta
Mon 10/1211:20 pm
KUL
-
EWR
2 stops32h 10m
Delta
Deal found 6/30$963
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/81:30 pm
JFK
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BKI
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/289:30 am
BKI
-
JFK
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$969
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Mon 10/511:30 am
EWR
-
KUL
1 stop22h 10m
Air India
Mon 10/196:50 am
KUL
-
EWR
1 stop38h 10m
Air India
Deal found 6/27$986
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 9/1710:00 am
JFK
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PEN
1 stop21h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 9/291:00 am
PEN
-
JFK
1 stop24h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/28$1,010
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/199:55 am
EWR
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KUL
2 stops47h 55m
Delta
Wed 10/1411:20 pm
KUL
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EWR
2 stops28h 38m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$1,013

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Find the latest flights to Malaysia in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 2, 2026.

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NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Sun 10/4

9:30 pm-6:00 am

2 stops44h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 10/11

2:15 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop39h 25m

$1,055

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Fri 9/11

9:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops48h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/17

11:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,068

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Mon 9/7

12:25 am-8:10 am

1 stop43h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/28

11:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$1,097

New YorkPenang

JFK - PEN

JFKPEN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/27

1:55 am-12:00 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Penang Intl

Thu 10/1

1:00 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop43h 35m

$1,110

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/14

2:05 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops43h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 8/30

11:20 pm-7:03 am

2 stops43h 43m

$1,113

New YorkKuala Lumpur

LGA - KUL

LGAKUL

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/23

12:29 pm-12:05 am

2 stops47h 36m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 9/18

7:15 am-9:50 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$1,115

New YorkKuala Lumpur

LGA - KUL

LGAKUL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/10

9:59 am-9:50 pm

2 stops47h 51m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 9/26

11:20 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$1,134

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/2

12:50 am-9:50 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 9/8

11:20 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$1,155

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/23

11:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops46h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 8/31

11:20 pm-6:50 am

2 stops43h 30m

$1,163

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/14

6:50 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 10/16

11:20 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops27h 44m

$1,163

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Best time to book a flight to Malaysia

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Malaysia

How long is the flight to Malaysia?

On average, a flight from New York to Malaysia takes 28 hours 52 minutes. Flights to Malaysia from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malaysia?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Malaysia are Cathay Pacific, ANA and Korean Air.

Rainfall in Malaysia by month

Plan your trip to Malaysia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malaysia 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 Malaysia when rainfall is around 4.7 in.

Temperature in Malaysia by month

Plan your trip to Malaysia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malaysia, 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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Malaysia?

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Malaysia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Malaysia?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Malaysia in the last few years. This data was updated on July 2, 2026.
The most popular places in Malaysia to fly to are Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu and George Town.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malaysia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malaysia. 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 Malaysia. Reviews last updated July 2, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andTurkish Airlines to Malaysia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,557 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,402 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,435 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,926 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,471 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

FAQs about flying to Malaysia

What is good to know if travelling to Malaysia?

  • If your Malaysia flight touches down in Kuala Lumpur, spend at least a few days meandering through the energetic Malaysian capital city. A wide array of architectural wonder provides a feast for the eyes. Spend the cash you saved on a cheap flight to Malaysia on souvenirs in the art-deco buildings of the Central Market, where you can find gorgeous batik prints, or gaze at the top of the world-renowned Petronas Twin Towers, which stand over the city at a whopping 88 stories.
  • Get your feet wet after your flight to Malaysia touches down with a trip to the beach! The Langkawi Archipelago offers some of the most sought-after resorts in Southeast Asia, with coral reefs, pristine waters and immaculate beaches.
  • The island of Borneo is divided and governed by three different countries, and Malaysi’’s territory consists of the provinces of Sabah and Sarawak. Both regions have hordes of tourists booking flights to Malaysia for a chance to surround themselves with the natural beauty of Borneo’s ancient rainforests, and scuba enthusiasts from around the world head to Sipadan Island for a glimpse at rare sea turtles and schools of barracuda amid breathtaking coral gardens.
  • Malaysia’s history as a British colony is present in modern day Kuala Lumpur. Merdeka Square, home to the world’s largest flagpole at 328 feet, was built to commemorate Malaysian independence in 1957, and the well-preserved examples of British architecture can be spotted throughout the city. Lake Gardens will provide you with a relaxing retreat after your flight to Malaysia as it did for British administrators throughout the colonial period. The massive expanse of Lake Gardens overflows with a variety of native foliage that stun the senses, and photographers will have a field day shooting the serene surroundings.

  • What is the climate like in 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.

  • When is the best time to fly to Malaysia?

    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.

  • What is the best way to travel around Malaysia?

    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

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Malaysia if I am willing to have layovers?

    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.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Malaysia?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Malaysia?

    Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malaysia. One-way flights to Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl typically cost $16, while round-trip flights cost around $38.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Malaysia?

    A round-trip flight to Malaysia will typically cost around $77, however they can be found for as little as $38.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Malaysia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Malaysia, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Kuala Lumpur Intl have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Kuala Lumpur Intl?

    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).

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