Kuala Lumpur

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— KUL
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2025, 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 April 11, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,120

Round-trip from

$885

One-way from

$414
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
From New York to Kuala Lumpur
One-way flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur

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Cheapest flights to Kuala Lumpur
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kuala Lumpur. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

Sun 9/149:45 pmEWR - KUL
3 stops31h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/211:15 pmKUL - EWR
3 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/10$874
Tue 8/1910:30 amEWR - KUL
1 stop31h 30mANA
Mon 9/12:15 pmKUL - EWR
1 stop39h 40mANA
Deal found 4/10$881
Sun 8/244:00 pmEWR - KUL
2 stops30h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/12:15 pmKUL - EWR
1 stop39h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$889
Tue 9/302:00 amJFK - KUL
1 stop40h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/92:15 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop32h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$926
Thu 5/812:55 pmJFK - KUL
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/185:35 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$930
Fri 4/182:00 pmJFK - KUL
1 stop41h 50mEtihad Airways
Fri 5/169:35 amKUL - JFK
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/10$934
Sun 7/131:30 pmJFK - KUL
1 stop28h 30mANA
Fri 9/197:15 amKUL - JFK
1 stop27h 40mANA
Deal found 4/9$937
Thu 10/231:20 amJFK - KUL
1 stop24h 05mChina Airlines
Wed 10/292:35 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop41h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/11$940
Thu 8/216:05 amLGA - KUL
2 stops35h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/252:15 pmKUL - LGA
2 stops42h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$941
Tue 7/156:00 amLGA - KUL
2 stops36h 00mANA
Thu 9/187:15 amKUL - LGA
2 stops25h 01mANA
Deal found 4/9$945
Sun 4/201:55 amJFK - KUL
1 stop22h 10mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/168:10 amKUL - JFK
1 stop41h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/9$956
Sat 5/31:10 pmJFK - KUL
2 stops44h 40mDelta
Wed 5/1411:10 pmKUL - JFK
2 stops37h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/10$963

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NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Sun 9/14

9:45 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops31h 25m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 10/2

11:15 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops32h 30m

$874

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Tue 8/19

10:30 am-6:00 am

1 stop31h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/1

2:15 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop39h 40m

$881

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Sun 8/24

4:00 pm-10:10 am

2 stops30h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/1

2:15 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop39h 40m

$889

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/30

2:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop40h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 10/9

2:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop32h 45m

$926

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/8

12:55 pm-8:35 am

2 stops31h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 5/18

5:35 pm-9:00 am

1 stop27h 25m

$930

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/13

1:30 pm-6:00 am

1 stop28h 30m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 9/19

7:15 am-10:55 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$937

New YorkKuala Lumpur

LGA - KUL

LGAKUL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/21

6:05 am-6:00 am

2 stops35h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 8/25

2:15 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops42h 40m

$941

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/3

2:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop41h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/14

9:35 am-9:00 am

1 stop35h 25m

$944

New YorkKuala Lumpur

LGA - KUL

LGAKUL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/15

6:00 am-6:00 am

2 stops36h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/18

7:15 am-8:16 pm

2 stops25h 01m

$945

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/3

1:10 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops44h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/14

11:10 pm-12:57 am

2 stops37h 47m

$963

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kuala Lumpur

When is the best time to book a flight 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 April 4, 2025.

Booking 12 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Kuala Lumpur?

On average, a flight from New York to Kuala Lumpur takes 26 hours 49 minutes. Flights to Kuala Lumpur from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly 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.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Kuala Lumpur should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Kuala Lumpur are SAUDIA, Korean Air and Turkish Airlines.

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 April 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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.

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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.

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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.

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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.
8.3
Very good

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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.

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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.

FAQs about flying to Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia airport overview

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is situated approximately 31 miles (50km) south of Kuala Lumpur. It is one of south-east Asia’s largest airports, and is ranked as the 13th busiest airport in the world with around 35 million passengers per year.

The airport is a veritable city, spanning an enormous 100 km2 (38 m2) and employing a 25,000-strong workforce, which results in efficient service throughout all operations.

The passenger terminal complex consists of three buildings – the Satellite Building, Contact Pier and the main terminal building (Terminal 1). The Satellite building, in addition to housing a vast array of restaurants, cafes and shops, serves international flights departing from and arriving at Kuala Lumpur International. The Contact Pier is reserved for passengers of Malaysia Airlines, while Terminal 1 caters to the needs of all passengers arriving, departing or in transit.

Although not as extravagant as Singapore and Seoul Incheon, Kuala Lumpur International is modern, clean and easy to navigate. With a host of excellent retail outlets and dining establishments, you won’t have any trouble killing time. Better yet, an advanced railway system gets you to Kuala Lumpur Sentral in less than 30 minutes.

Take note that carrying alcohol into Kuala Lumpur is generally prohibited. Alcoholic beverages are sealed in special bags and are only allowed to be opened once you have departed.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

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

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Kuala Lumpur?

    A round-trip flight to Kuala Lumpur will typically cost around $35, however they can be found for as little as $21.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kuala Lumpur depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kuala Lumpur, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 40 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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