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Flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2024

Find the latest flights to Kuala Lumpur in 2024, 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 December 23, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,557

Round-trip from

$911

One-way from

$459
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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From New York to Kuala Lumpur
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Tue 12/248:20 pmJFK - KUL
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/317:55 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,654
Fri 12/2711:15 amEWR - KUL
1 stop20h 40mAir India
Mon 1/208:05 amKUL - EWR
1 stop35h 50mAir India
Deal found 12/23$1,693
Sat 12/2811:15 amEWR - KUL
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1212:10 amKUL - EWR
2 stops41h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,723
Wed 12/251:30 amJFK - KUL
1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 12/272:25 amKUL - JFK
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/22$1,738
Sun 12/2910:20 pmJFK - KUL
2 stops27h 25mEmirates
Tue 1/141:25 amKUL - JFK
2 stops30h 30mEmirates
Deal found 12/22$1,814
Fri 12/279:00 amJFK - KUL
1 stop22h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/208:20 amKUL - JFK
1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/22$1,839
Tue 12/3112:05 amJFK - KUL
1 stop25h 10mEVA Air
Tue 1/213:25 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop42h 40mEVA Air
Deal found 12/22$1,878
Tue 12/3112:10 amJFK - KUL
1 stop24h 05mChina Airlines
Mon 1/62:35 pmKUL - JFK
1 stop41h 45mChina Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,906
Sat 12/2810:55 amJFK - KUL
1 stop21h 00mAir India
Sun 1/128:05 amKUL - JFK
1 stop35h 50mAir India
Deal found 12/22$1,999
Sun 12/298:55 pmJFK - KUL
3 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/1411:05 pmKUL - JFK
3 stops32h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/22$2,030
Fri 12/2711:45 pmEWR - KUL
2 stops43h 45mEmirates
Mon 1/208:55 pmKUL - EWR
3 stops37h 15mEmirates
Deal found 12/23$2,064
Fri 12/2712:55 pmEWR - KUL
2 stops52h 50mANA
Mon 1/132:15 pmKUL - EWR
2 stops52h 21mANA
Deal found 12/22$2,120

Find flights to Kuala Lumpur within your budget

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New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/19

1:05 pm-6:45 am

1 stop28h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 3/6

2:15 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 15m

$911

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/21

9:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 3/23

2:25 am-3:50 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$913

New YorkKuala Lumpur

LGA - KUL

LGAKUL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/3

1:10 pm-6:45 am

2 stops28h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 4/7

2:15 pm-2:06 pm

2 stops35h 51m

$918

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/19

12:10 am-5:05 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 2/19

10:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$919

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/5

8:55 pm-5:15 pm

3 stops31h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 3/16

11:05 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops32h 50m

$924

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/27

1:35 am-8:35 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/3

5:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$925

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Thu 1/9

11:35 am-5:25 am

1 stop28h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 1/22

5:00 pm-7:05 am

2 stops27h 05m

$928

New YorkKuala Lumpur

LGA - KUL

LGAKUL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/13

6:00 am-6:45 am

2 stops35h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 1/21

2:15 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$930

NewarkKuala Lumpur

EWR - KUL

EWRKUL

Newark

Sun 2/2

12:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops33h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 5/13

2:15 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 35m

$932

New YorkKuala Lumpur

JFK - KUL

JFKKUL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/16

1:05 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 3/5

2:15 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 15m

$937

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Travel insights for flights to Kuala Lumpur

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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 December 20, 2024.

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 28 hours 40 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 December 23, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Kuala Lumpur, such as Air India, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good
1,259 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.4
Very good
1,259 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,259 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.4
Very good
1,024 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,259 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.4
Very good
841 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,259 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.3
Very good
1,439 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,259 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.3
Very good
754 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,259 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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, XiamenAir 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 $109, however they can be found for as little as $7.

  • 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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